Hazel River
Hazel River runs through Virginia. Most people come here for Smallmouth Bass, Muskellunge and Largemouth Bass.
Best day to fish
The bite over the next days, scored at dusk. Based on the weather forecast, so it is guidance, not guarantees.
Conditions right now
Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.
Best times today
Local time at the spot, from the most likely species' daily rhythm.
Feeding times today
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
Likely catch now (14 species)
About the fishing here
Anglers here regularly land Smallmouth Bass, Muskellunge, Largemouth Bass, Striped Bass, Brook Trout and Flathead Catfish.
Smallmouth Bass is generally most active 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
Fishing permit
A state fishing license is required to fish here. Licenses are issued by each state:
About this water
The Hazel River is a 47.8-mile-long (76.9 km) tributary of the Rappahannock River in northern Virginia in the United States. It is part of the Chesapeake Bay watershed. It rises in Shenandoah National Park and flows generally eastwardly through Rappahannock and Culpeper counties. It joins the Rappahannock River from the west about 3 miles (5 km) northwest of Remington. The Hazel's largest tributaries are the Hughes River, which joins it at the border of Rappahannock and Culpeper counties, and the Thornton River, which joins it in Culpeper County.
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Common questions
What fish can you catch at Hazel River?
Popular catches here include Smallmouth Bass, Muskellunge, Largemouth Bass, Striped Bass, Brook Trout, Flathead Catfish, Blue Catfish and Rainbow Trout.
Do you need a fishing license at Hazel 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 Hazel River?
Smallmouth Bass fishing is usually best around May-Jun, Sep-Oct. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.
What is biting at Hazel River right now?
Right now Smallmouth Bass is the most likely catch, at about 20%.