Best Fishing Times in Salem Today
Today's solunar windows
Rule-of-thumb windows (angler reference).
Solunar major window: 11:19 AM – 1:19 PM — an angler rule-of-thumb reference window, not a scientific prediction.
Tide movement today
Today's tidal range in Salem is 3.4 ft — close to the annual average of 2.8 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 Salem today?
Today in Salem, high tide times are 4:38 AM (2.14 ft) and 4:26 PM (3.52 ft), local time (America/Los_Angeles), based on NOAA station 9439221.
What time is low tide in Salem today?
Today's low tides in Salem: 12:44 AM (0.16 ft) and 11:10 AM (0.52 ft), local time, datum MLLW.
Is today good for fishing in Salem?
Yes — solunar rates Salem 4/5 today. Solunar major window: 11:19 AM – 1:19 PM — an angler rule-of-thumb reference window, not a scientific prediction.
Where is the tide measured for Salem?
Tides for Salem are predicted at NOAA CO-OPS station 9439221 (Portland Morrison Street Bridge), 43 miles away — a reference station. Times are America/Los_Angeles (PT), heights in feet relative to MLLW datum.
Tide predictions for Salem come from NOAA CO-OPS station 9439221 (Portland Morrison Street Bridge), 43 mi away — 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/Los_Angeles, PT). Source: NOAA Tides & Currents.
Data date: 2026-11-09 · page generated 2026-11-10 00:11 UTC · astronomical predictions, not observed water levels.