Understanding Tides & Moon Phases For Speckled Trout Fishing
- By: Joseph Simonds
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Ever had an epic trout fishing day and wondered, “Why was today so good?” The answer might be moon phases, tides, and solunar feeding periods.
In this episode, Scott Ray breaks down how tides and lunar cycles influence trout behavior—and how YOU can use this knowledge to plan better fishing trips.
Breaking Down Moon Phases & Tidal Movement
Tides are driven by the gravitational pull of the moon and sun. But did you know different moon phases create different tidal strengths?
- Full Moon & New Moon = Strongest Tides (Spring Tides)
- Quarter Moons = Weakest Tides (Neap Tides)
- Waxing/Waning Gibbous = Prime Time for Big Trout!
How Does This Affect Trout Fishing?
- Full Moon: Trophy trout often feed at night, making daytime bites tougher.
- New Moon: Strong tides & more daytime feeding activity.
- Gibbous Moons: Many trophy trout are caught during this phase.
Want to know the #1 moon phase for landing a true gator trout? Scott Ray breaks it down in this video, revealing exactly when and why trophy trout feed the most.
🎥 Watch the full video above to find out the BEST days to fish and how to maximize every bite!
Do YOU track moon phases and tides before fishing? Just a myth? Drop a comment below and let’s talk! 🎣👇
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Do what the “SMART ANGLERS” are doing and join the Insider Club.
Here’s what you’ll receive today when you join:
- Weekly fishing reports and TRENDS revealing exactly where you should fish every trip
- Weekly “spot dissection” videos that walk you through all the best spots in your area
- Exclusive fishing tips from the PROS you can’t find anywhere else
- Everything you need to start catching fish more consistently (regardless if you fish out of a boat, kayak, or land).
Great information – thanks!!
Went to the Fulton, TX, Fishing Expo, 5/25, and sat in on the Scott Ray(they billed him as Ray Scott) seminar. The half-hour turned into an hour, and he was very open to answering our questions. He is super-knowledgeable about fishing the Texas Coast, and gave the ten of us a lot of info. Great ambassador for you. I’m not much of a joiner, but I watch some of your videos. Thanks.
Lot of good information here, we get neap tides with our new moon and full moon this time of year.
Great content. Thank you Joe and Scott
Wow, great information. Thanks
Great info. I like the information about dirty water versus clean water. I’m in Louisiana so dirty often.
I had to look, syzygy
Thanks guys, this was great.
Wow! Great info. This was really helpful and this is why I belong to Salt Strong!
My second time though and picked up more information. I’ll be going through it again so I can understand all the different moon phase. Good info
Outstanding information . Great presentation. Thank you.