Best Fishing & Hunting Times in Houston, TX
Today's solunar feeding forecast for Houston, Texas (29.76, -95.37). The day is rated Fair (67/100), with the best window at 5:17 AM – 7:17 AM. The moon is first quarter (38% lit); the sun is up 6:21 AM–8:24 PM local time.
Houston, TX
Today · Jun 20
24-hour timeline
| Period | Type | Time | Peak |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moonset | Minor | 11:52 PM – 12:52 AM | — |
| Moon underfootBest | Major | 5:17 AM – 7:17 AM | Dawn/Dusk ✦ |
| Moonrise | Minor | 11:50 AM – 12:50 PM | — |
| Moon overhead | Major | 5:40 PM – 7:40 PM | — |
7-day outlook
Solunar fishing & hunting in Houston
Houston sits at 29.76°, -95.37° in the Chicago time zone. Plan trips around the two major periods (moon overhead and underfoot) and two minor periods (moonrise and moonset) shown above. Periods that fall within an hour of sunrise or sunset — marked Dawn/Dusk — tend to produce the most activity. Times update daily and are calculated for Houston's exact coordinates.
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Houston Solunar FAQ
What are the best fishing times in Houston today? +
Houston's major periods are centered on the moon's overhead and underfoot transits (~2 hours each), with minor periods at moonrise and moonset (~1 hour each). Today the single best window is 5:17 AM – 7:17 AM.
Does the solunar forecast work for hunting near Houston? +
Yes. The same major and minor feeding periods that trigger fish also drive deer and other game movement, and activity is strongest when a period overlaps dawn or dusk.
What time is moonrise in Houston today? +
Moonrise in Houston is at 12:20 PM and moonset at 12:22 AM (local time). The moon is currently first quarter, 38% illuminated.
How is the Fair day rating figured out? +
The rating is driven by the moon phase — feeding peaks near the new and full moon and dips at the quarters — plus a bonus when feeding periods line up with sunrise or sunset. See the full methodology.