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New River

River fishing  West Virginia · 07:03 - 19:39

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

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Good 63% The bite right now
Top bet: White Bass Active through the day, water near its preferred 23 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
83%
87°
Sun
78%
82°
Mon
83%
74°
Tue
78%
82°
Wed
76%
85°
Thu
84%
85°
Best day

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

Conditions right now

Weather
Light rain
Water temp (est.)
74°F
Air temp
79°F
Wind
3 mph
Pressure
29.99 inHg ↓ falling
Clouds
81.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 06:18–08:18 Day 08:18–18:24 Dusk 18:24–20:24

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

Feeding times today

New moon 0% lit
Major period 12:37–14:37 Major period 00:37–02:37 Minor period 06:46–08:16 Minor period 18:59–20:29

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
79°
15:00
80°
16:00
80°
17:00
78°
18:00
77°
19:00
76°
20:00
73°
21:00
72°
22:00
71°
23:00
71°
00:00
71°
01:00
71°

Likely catch now (14 species)

White Bass
Morone chrysops
63%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 23 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Muskellunge
Esox masquinongy
62%
Water near its preferred 23 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Bluegill
Lepomis macrochirus
62%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 23 degrees.
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Largemouth Bass
Micropterus salmoides
62%
Water near its preferred 23 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Smallmouth Bass
Micropterus dolomieu
61%
Water near its preferred 23 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Striped Bass
Morone saxatilis
43%
Water near its preferred 23 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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About the fishing here

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

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.
Colour Low light: try chartreuse and red for white bass.
Lure Spoon for white bass: Small shiny spoon in the school.
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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Common questions

What fish can you catch at New River?

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

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 17%.