Solunar Best Fishing & Hunting Times Forecast

Best Fishing & Hunting Times in Salt Lake City, UT

Today's solunar feeding forecast for Salt Lake City, Utah (40.76, -111.89). The day is rated Fair (67/100), with the best window at 5:25 AM – 7:25 AM. The moon is first quarter (38% lit); the sun is up 5:56 AM–9:02 PM local time.

Salt Lake City, UT

Today · Jun 20

Day ratingFair
67/100
Best windowMoon underfoot5:25 AM – 7:25 AM
MoonFirst Quarter38% illuminated

24-hour timeline

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Major (~2h)Minor (~1h)Daylight
PeriodTypeTimePeak
MoonsetMinor12:08 AM – 1:08 AM
Moon underfootBestMajor5:25 AM – 7:25 AMDawn/Dusk ✦
MoonriseMinor11:54 AM – 12:54 PM
Moon overheadMajor5:48 PM – 7:48 PM
Sunrise
5:56 AM
Sunset
9:02 PM
Moonrise
12:24 PM
Moonset
12:38 AM

7-day outlook

Solunar fishing & hunting in Salt Lake City

Salt Lake City sits at 40.76°, -111.89° in the Denver 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 Salt Lake City's exact coordinates.

Salt Lake City Solunar FAQ

What are the best fishing times in Salt Lake City today? +

Salt Lake City'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 5:25 AM – 7:25 AM.

Does the solunar forecast work for hunting near Salt Lake City? +

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 Salt Lake City today? +

Moonrise in Salt Lake City is at 12:24 PM and moonset at 12:38 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.