Autumn is gaining momentum, and for fishermen, finding the most accurate fisherman’s calendar for October 2026 with the moon phases is the best helper in catching pike, carp, and even crucian carp and perch. It is worth noting that October is a typical month of autumn predatory feeding (pike, perch, etc.), so the emphasis during this period always shifts to reservoirs with pike, zander and large perch.
It is important to note that this article is a rough forecast, as quality fishing and success in it is based on many variables such as the lunar cycle, weather, tools, fishing location, and typical seasonal changes in fish activity on specific days of atmospheric pressure changes.
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Bite calendar for October 2026
| Date | Biting level | Target fish and quick tips |
| October 1 | Average | Perch and roach. Use animal baits (moths, maggots). |
| October 2 | Average | The activity of peaceful fish gradually decreases, look for it somewhere on the bottom. |
| October 3 | Average | A small silicone (microjig) works well. |
| October 4 | Average | Transitional day – bigger baits for the predator. |
| October 5 | Distinctive | The beginning of the autumn season. Ideal for catching pike. |
| October 6 | Distinctive | The perfect time to catch pike perch in holes and dumps with a heavy jig. |
| October 7 | Distinctive | Pike + wobblers (twitching) and large rocking spinners. |
| October 8 | Distinctive | Large perch |
| October 9 | Distinctive | The last day of the first wave of active grazing |
| October 10 | Weak | The fish becomes passive |
| October 11 | Weak | Exploring new places |
| October 12 | Weak | The bite is weak. |
| October 13 | Good | Bream do well on feeders at great depths. |
| October 14 | Good | A scoundrel and a scoundrel on a chopped worm. |
| October 15 | Good | Pike |
| October 16 | Good | Zander |
| October 17 | Good | Peaceful fish concentrate in wintering holes |
| October 18 | Good | Stable, even bite of a predator at medium depths (3–5 meters). |
| October 19 | Distinctive | The second wave of hunger. |
| October 20 | Distinctive | Pike perch + silicone in bright (“acidic”) colors. |
| October 21 | Distinctive | High chances of catching pike. Use big baits. |
| October 22 | Distinctive | Perch creates “pots” near the bottom. |
| October 23 | Distinctive | Predator business day for fishing |
| October 24 | Weak | Unfavorable day |
| October 25 | Weak | The fish stands in the holes and hardly swims out. |
| October 26 | Weak | Minus day |
| October 27 | Average | Mostly small pike bite. |
| October 28 | Average | Highest chances of a bite at lunchtime |
| October 29 | Average | Possible spot exits of pike perch |
| October 30 | Average | Peaceful fish practically do not bite. The emphasis is on the predator. |
| October 31 | Average | Use the most passive, slow silicone wiring possible. |
For convenience, we have prepared our article in the form of a table where from left to right there is a clear date of the day of the month for quick search, as well as the level of bite and recommendations from professional fishermen:
| Dates | Biting level | Recommendations and target fish |
| October 1–4 | Average | The activity of peaceful fish is decreasing. Perch and roach are biting well on animal baits. |
| October 5–9 | Distinctive | The beginning of a stable autumn season. The perfect time for fishing for pike and zander with spinning. |
| October 10–12 | Weak | Changing phases of the moon. Possible calm. It is recommended to look for fish in wintering holes. |
| October 13–18 | Good | Stable bite. Bream and bream respond well to the feeder at great depths. |
| October 19–23 | Distinctive | The second wave of predatory fishing. Pike are taking large wobblers, heavy jigs and spinners. |
| October 24–26 | Weak | Unfavorable days. It is worth devoting time to exploring new places or preparing gear. |
| October 27–31 | Average | Transition to the late autumn regime. Small pike and perch bite with exits in the brightest part of the day. |
How to improve your October fishing
To make fishing for pike perch successful, there are a few important rules:
- Search for a predator (think about how the fish will act): For example, pike and zander sink closer to the bottom, following the food base. Fish around ledges, ledges and holes. In cloudy weather with drizzle (“pike weather”) the bite is usually most active.
- Catching peaceful fish (which are actively hunted): Crucian carp, carp, etc. gather in schools at depths (from 4 meters and more). There is no point in looking for them in shallow water.
- Change bait: Sweet summer vegetable baits (corn, dough) are almost ineffective. Switch to animal baits: a large bunch of bloodworms, maggots, or chopped worms.
- Bait: The water becomes clear and cold. Use fine-grained bait of a dark (black or brown) color, add soil.
Let’s not forget: The lunar calendar is only a guide to the basic indicators of the monthly cycle of tides. But let’s not forget that in October there is a sharp drop in atmospheric pressure and the north wind can completely stop the bite even on the most favorable days according to the lunar calendar.
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