Best Fishing Times in Bellingham Today
Today's solunar windows
Rule-of-thumb windows (angler reference).
Solunar major window: 11:16 AM – 1:16 PM — an angler rule-of-thumb reference window, not a scientific prediction.
Tide movement today
Today's tidal range in Bellingham is 10 ft — close to the annual average of 8.6 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 Bellingham today?
Today in Bellingham, high tide times are 6:11 AM (8.62 ft) and 3:22 PM (8.10 ft), local time (America/Los_Angeles), based on NOAA station 9449211.
What time is low tide in Bellingham today?
Today's low tides in Bellingham: 10:52 AM (6.10 ft) and 10:59 PM (-1.35 ft), local time, datum MLLW.
Is today good for fishing in Bellingham?
Yes — solunar rates Bellingham 5/5 today. Solunar major window: 11:16 AM – 1:16 PM — an angler rule-of-thumb reference window, not a scientific prediction.
Where is the tide measured for Bellingham?
Tides for Bellingham are predicted at NOAA CO-OPS station 9449211 (Bellingham), measured right in Bellingham — a subordinate station. Times are America/Los_Angeles (PT), heights in feet relative to MLLW datum.
Tide predictions for Bellingham come from NOAA CO-OPS station 9449211 (Bellingham) — measured right in Bellingham — a subordinate station — predictions are derived by time/height offsets from a nearby harmonic reference station. 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.