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Monongahela River

River fishing  West Virginia · 06:57 - 19:36

Monongahela River runs through West Virginia. The main target species are White Bass, Bluegill and Muskellunge.

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Prime 67% The bite right now
Top bet: White Bass Active through the day, water near its preferred 23 degrees, a fishy ripple on the water.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
80%
85°
Sun
81%
79°
Best day
Mon
75%
73°
Tue
78%
77°
Wed
76%
83°
Thu
81%
73°

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

Conditions right now

Weather
Partly cloudy
Water temp (est.)
73°F
Air temp
78°F
Wind
5 mph
Pressure
30.0 inHg → stable
Clouds
62.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 06:12–08:12 Day 08:12–18:21 Dusk 18:21–20:21

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

Feeding times today

New moon 0% lit
Major period 12:33–14:33 Major period 00:33–02:33 Minor period 06:41–08:11 Minor period 18:54–20:24

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

14:00
78°
15:00
79°
16:00
79°
17:00
78°
18:00
77°
19:00
74°
20:00
71°
21:00
70°
22:00
68°
23:00
68°
00:00
68°
01:00
68°

Likely catch now (14 species)

White Bass
Morone chrysops
67%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 23 degrees, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Bluegill
Lepomis macrochirus
65%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 23 degrees.
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Muskellunge
Esox masquinongy
58%
Water near its preferred 23 degrees, peak season, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Smallmouth Bass
Micropterus dolomieu
58%
Water near its preferred 23 degrees, peak season, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Largemouth Bass
Micropterus salmoides
56%
Water near its preferred 23 degrees, peak season.
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Striped Bass
Morone saxatilis
40%
Water near its preferred 23 degrees, a fishy ripple on the water.
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About the fishing here

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

White Bass fishing is usually best around Apr-May. 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 spoon for white bass, the most likely catch right now.
Timing This is a prime window for white bass at the day. Fish hard now.
Lure Spoon for white bass: Small shiny spoon in the school.
Colour Clear water and good light: try silver, white and shiny for white 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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About this water

The Monongahela River, sometimes referred to locally as the Mon, is a 130-mile-long (210 km) river on the Allegheny Plateau in north-central West Virginia and Southwestern Pennsylvania. The river flows from the confluence of its west and east forks in north-central West Virginia northeasterly into southwestern Pennsylvania, then northerly to Pittsburgh and its confluence with the Allegheny River to form the Ohio River. The river includes a series of locks and dams that makes it navigable.

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More waters nearby

Monongahela River West Virginia · 0.3 mi away Hildebrand Pool West Virginia · 1.3 mi away Monongahela River West Virginia · 4.7 mi away Cheat Lake West Virginia · 12.6 mi away Buffalo Lake West Virginia · 32.3 mi away Deep Creek Lake Maryland · 39.0 mi away Stonecoal Reservoir West Virginia · 44.1 mi away Blackwater River West Virginia · 46.0 mi away

Common questions

What fish can you catch at Monongahela River?

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

Do you need a fishing license at Monongahela 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 Monongahela River?

For White Bass, the fishing tends to peak around Apr-May. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.

What is biting at Monongahela River right now?

Right now White Bass is the most likely catch, at about 22%.