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Monongahela River

River fishing  West Virginia · 06:19 - 20:33

Monongahela River is a river in West Virginia. Anglers here fish mainly for Bluegill, Largemouth 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 25 degrees.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
77%
79°
Best day
Mon
75%
79°
Tue
74%
83°
Wed
72%
74°
Thu
75%
82°
Fri
74%
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
Overcast
Water temp (est.)
77°F
Air temp
75°F
Wind
5 mph
Pressure
29.87 inHg ↓ falling
Clouds
100.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 05:34–07:34 Day 07:34–19:18 Dusk 19:18–21:18

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

Feeding times today

Waning gibbous 91% lit
Major period 02:35–04:35 Major period 14:35–16:35 Minor period 21:04–22:34 Minor period 08:35–10:05

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

11:00
75°
12:00
79°
13:00
79°
14:00
81°
15:00
81°
16:00
81°
17:00
81°
18:00
79°
19:00
78°
20:00
76°
21:00
77°
22:00
76°

Likely catch now (14 species)

Bluegill
Lepomis macrochirus
62%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 25 degrees.
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Largemouth Bass
Micropterus salmoides
45%
Water near its preferred 25 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Smallmouth Bass
Micropterus dolomieu
45%
Water near its preferred 25 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Muskellunge
Esox masquinongy
43%
Water near its preferred 25 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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White Bass
Morone chrysops
33%
Active through the day, off season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Channel Catfish
Ictalurus punctatus
33%
Slow during the day, water near its preferred 25 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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About the fishing here

Popular catches here include Bluegill, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Muskellunge, White Bass and Channel Catfish.

Bluegill fishing is usually best 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.
Colour Low light: try red, yellow and bright tags for bluegill.
Lure Float bait for bluegill: Worm under a float.
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?

Popular catches here include Bluegill, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Muskellunge, White Bass, Channel Catfish, Blue Catfish and Flathead Catfish.

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?

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

What is biting at Monongahela River right now?

Right now Bluegill is the most likely catch, at about 34%.