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Blackwater River

River fishing  West Virginia · 07:00 - 19:25

Blackwater River is a stretch of moving water in West Virginia. Anglers here fish mainly for Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass and Muskellunge.

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Prime 76% The bite right now
Top bet: Smallmouth Bass Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 22 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
83%
75°
Fri
81%
69°
Sat
81%
70°
Sun
86%
68°
Best day
Mon
85%
77°

The bite over the next days, scored at dusk. Based on the weather forecast, so it is guidance, not guarantees.

Conditions right now

Weather
Clear sky
Water temp (est.)
71°F
Air temp
71°F
Wind
4 mph
Pressure
30.28 inHg → stable
Clouds
2.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 06:15–08:15 Dusk 18:10–20:10

Local time at the spot, from the most likely species' daily rhythm.

Feeding times today

Waxing crescent 23% lit
Major period 16:15–18:15 Major period 04:15–06:15 Minor period 11:53–13:23 Minor period 21:07–22:37

Solunar times are a traditional guide based on the moon's position, separate from the live ranking above. Local time at the spot.

Next hours

18:00
71°
19:00
66°
20:00
62°
21:00
60°
22:00
60°
23:00
60°
00:00
59°
01:00
59°
02:00
60°
03:00
61°
04:00
62°
05:00
62°

Likely catch now (14 species)

Smallmouth Bass
Micropterus dolomieu
76%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 22 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Largemouth Bass
Micropterus salmoides
75%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 22 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Muskellunge
Esox masquinongy
73%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 22 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Brook Trout
Salvelinus fontinalis
63%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
59%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Brown Trout
Salmo trutta
58%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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About the fishing here

Anglers here regularly land Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Muskellunge, Brook Trout, Rainbow Trout and Brown Trout.

For Smallmouth Bass, the fishing tends to peak around May-Jun, Sep-Oct. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.

A state fishing license is required to fish here. Napp ranks the species above from the live weather, water temperature, season and time of day, so the order changes through the day.

Guides for this water

Tips right now

Technique Start with a soft-plastic jig for smallmouth bass, the most likely catch right now.
Timing This is a prime window for smallmouth bass at dusk. Fish hard now.
Lure Soft-plastic jig for smallmouth bass: Tube jig on rock.
Colour Clear water and good light: try brown, crawfish and natural tones for smallmouth bass.
Depth The water temperature suits the fish. Fish actively at normal depths and edges.

Fishing permit

A state fishing license is required to fish here. Licenses are issued by each state:

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Blackwater River?

The usual catches here are Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Muskellunge, Brook Trout, Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Striped Bass and Flathead Catfish.

Do you need a fishing license at Blackwater River?

Yes. A state fishing license is required; see the link on this page for the state's rules.

When is the best time to fish Blackwater River?

For Smallmouth Bass, the fishing tends to peak around May-Jun, Sep-Oct. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.

What is biting at Blackwater River right now?

Right now Smallmouth Bass is the most likely catch, at about 18%.