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New River

River fishing  West Virginia · 07:45 - 18:32

New River is a stretch of moving water in West Virginia. Most people come here for White Bass, Smallmouth Bass and Rainbow Trout.

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Good 58% The bite right now
Top bet: White Bass Active through the day, water near its preferred 16 degrees, bright sky slows things.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
86%
72°
Best day
Thu
78%
73°
Fri
80%
70°
Sat
86%
70°
Sun
85%
67°
Mon
85%
69°

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.)
60°F
Air temp
49°F
Wind
4 mph
Pressure
30.33 inHg ↓ falling
Clouds
0.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 07:00–09:00 Day 09:00–17:17 Dusk 17:17–19:17

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

Feeding times today

Full moon 98% lit
Major period 01:14–03:14 Major period 13:14–15:14 Minor period 18:06–19:36 Minor period 08:52–10:22

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

09:00
49°
10:00
57°
11:00
64°
12:00
69°
13:00
72°
14:00
74°
15:00
74°
16:00
74°
17:00
72°
18:00
67°
19:00
60°
20:00
59°

Likely catch now (14 species)

White Bass
Morone chrysops
58%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 16 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Smallmouth Bass
Micropterus dolomieu
55%
Water near its preferred 16 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
54%
Water near its preferred 16 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Brown Trout
Salmo trutta
53%
Water near its preferred 16 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Striped Bass
Morone saxatilis
53%
Water near its preferred 16 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Muskellunge
Esox masquinongy
52%
Water near its preferred 16 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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About the fishing here

The usual catches here are White Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Striped Bass and Muskellunge.

White Bass is generally most active 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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More waters nearby

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at New River?

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

Do you need a fishing license at New 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 New 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 New River right now?

Right now White Bass is the most likely catch, at about 15%.