Best Fishing Times in Anchorage Today
Today's solunar windows
Rule-of-thumb windows (angler reference).
Solunar major window: 12:08 PM – 2:08 PM — an angler rule-of-thumb reference window, not a scientific prediction.
Tide movement today
Today's tidal range in Anchorage is 32.3 ft — close to the annual average of 28 ft. The classic rule of thumb: moving water around tide changes tends to fish better than slack tide, and the 2 hours before high tide is the window many anglers favor.
7-day solunar outlook
Gear for this window
- Fish finder / sonar (portable castable) — spot structure on moving tides
- Medium-action rod + 3000-size reel combo — all-round inshore setup
- Wading boots with felt/studded soles — slippery rocks at low tide
- Braid line 15 lb + fluorocarbon leader — feel the bite in current
Gear picks are general recommendations for this kind of tide window. Gear links coming soon.
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FAQ
What time is high tide in Anchorage today?
Today in Anchorage, high tide times are 7:10 AM (29.64 ft) and 6:45 PM (31.00 ft), local time (America/Anchorage), based on NOAA station 9455920.
What time is low tide in Anchorage today?
Today's low tides in Anchorage: 1:32 AM (-1.34 ft) and 1:28 PM (5.04 ft), local time, datum MLLW.
Is today good for fishing in Anchorage?
Yes — solunar rates Anchorage 5/5 today. Solunar major window: 12:08 PM – 2:08 PM — an angler rule-of-thumb reference window, not a scientific prediction.
Where is the tide measured for Anchorage?
Tides for Anchorage are predicted at NOAA CO-OPS station 9455920 (ANCHORAGE, Knik Arm), measured right in Anchorage — a reference station. Times are America/Anchorage (AKT), heights in feet relative to MLLW datum.
Tide predictions for Anchorage come from NOAA CO-OPS station 9455920 (ANCHORAGE, Knik Arm) — measured right in Anchorage — a reference (harmonic) station — predictions are computed directly from harmonic constituents. Heights are in feet relative to the MLLW datum; all times are local to the station (America/Anchorage, AKT). Source: NOAA Tides & Currents.
Data date: 2026-11-09 · page generated 2026-11-10 00:11 UTC · astronomical predictions, not observed water levels.