New River
New River is a stretch of moving water in West Virginia. Most people come here for Brook Trout, Smallmouth Bass and Striped 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
The usual catches here are Brook Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Striped Bass, Rainbow Trout, Muskellunge and Brown Trout.
Brook Trout 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:
Map
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Common questions
What fish can you catch at New River?
The usual catches here are Brook Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Striped Bass, Rainbow Trout, Muskellunge, Brown Trout, Black Crappie and Walleye.
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 Brook Trout, the fishing tends to peak around May-Jun, Sep-Oct. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.
What is biting at New River right now?
Right now Brook Trout is the most likely catch, at about 16%.