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Hazel River

River fishing  Virginia · 06:54 - 19:21

Hazel River runs through Virginia. Most people come here for Bluegill, White Bass and Smallmouth Bass.

Good 62% The bite right now
Top bet: Bluegill Active through the day, water near its preferred 23 degrees.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
78%
86°
Thu
80%
91°
Fri
82%
83°
Sat
83%
79°
Sun
85%
84°
Best day
Mon
81%
88°

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.)
73°F
Air temp
77°F
Wind
5 mph
Pressure
30.28 inHg ↑ rising
Clouds
0.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 06:09–08:09 Day 08:09–18:06 Dusk 18:06–20:06

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

Feeding times today

Waxing crescent 14% lit
Major period 15:23–17:23 Major period 03:23–05:23 Minor period 10:45–12:15 Minor period 20:30–22:00

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

17:00
77°
18:00
76°
19:00
73°
20:00
69°
21:00
68°
22:00
66°
23:00
65°
00:00
64°
01:00
63°
02:00
62°
03:00
62°
04:00
61°

Likely catch now (14 species)

Bluegill
Lepomis macrochirus
62%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 23 degrees.
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White Bass
Morone chrysops
60%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 23 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Smallmouth Bass
Micropterus dolomieu
49%
Water near its preferred 23 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Muskellunge
Esox masquinongy
46%
Water near its preferred 23 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Largemouth Bass
Micropterus salmoides
45%
Water near its preferred 23 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Striped Bass
Morone saxatilis
32%
Water near its preferred 23 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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About the fishing here

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

Bluegill is generally most active 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:

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 Bluegill, White Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Muskellunge, Largemouth Bass, Striped Bass, Brook Trout 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?

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

What is biting at Hazel River right now?

Right now Bluegill is the most likely catch, at about 26%.