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Coal River

River fishing  West Virginia · 07:09 - 19:36

Coal River is a river in West Virginia. Anglers here fish mainly for Bluegill, White Bass and Smallmouth Bass.

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Good 62% The bite right now
Top bet: Bluegill Active through the day, water near its preferred 24 degrees.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
77%
90°
Thu
80%
92°
Fri
81%
81°
Sat
77%
87°
Sun
84%
75°
Best day
Mon
82%
90°

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.)
76°F
Air temp
88°F
Wind
3 mph
Pressure
30.16 inHg ↑ rising
Clouds
0.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 06:24–08:24 Day 08:24–18:21 Dusk 18:21–20:21

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

Feeding times today

Waxing crescent 14% lit
Major period 15:37–17:37 Major period 03:37–05:37 Minor period 11:00–12:30 Minor period 20:45–22:15

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

16:00
88°
17:00
88°
18:00
86°
19:00
82°
20:00
77°
21:00
75°
22:00
74°
23:00
73°
00:00
73°
01:00
72°
02:00
71°
03:00
71°

Likely catch now (14 species)

Bluegill
Lepomis macrochirus
62%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 24 degrees.
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White Bass
Morone chrysops
55%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 24 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Smallmouth Bass
Micropterus dolomieu
47%
Water near its preferred 24 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Largemouth Bass
Micropterus salmoides
45%
Water near its preferred 24 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Muskellunge
Esox masquinongy
43%
Water near its preferred 24 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Striped Bass
Morone saxatilis
28%
Water near its preferred 24 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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About the fishing here

Anglers here regularly land Bluegill, White Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Muskellunge and Striped Bass.

For Bluegill, the fishing tends to peak around May-Jul. The best windows are usually dawn, day 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 float bait for bluegill, the most likely catch right now.
Timing This is a prime window for bluegill at the day. Fish hard now.
Lure Float bait for bluegill: Worm under a float.
Colour Clear water and good light: try natural bait, small earth tones for bluegill.
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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More waters nearby

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Coal River?

The usual catches here are Bluegill, White Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Muskellunge, Striped Bass, Brook Trout and Rainbow Trout.

Do you need a fishing license at Coal 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 Coal River?

Bluegill fishing is usually best around May-Jul. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.

What is biting at Coal River right now?

Right now Bluegill is the most likely catch, at about 30%.