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Virgin River

River fishing  Nevada · 05:44 - 19:43

Virgin River is a river in Nevada. Anglers here fish mainly for Bluegill, Largemouth Bass and Smallmouth Bass.

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Good 65% The bite right now
Top bet: Bluegill Active through the day, water near its preferred 29 degrees.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
74%
115°
Best day
Mon
74%
114°
Tue
74%
112°
Wed
74%
111°
Thu
74%
107°
Fri
74%
111°

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.)
84°F
Air temp
96°F
Wind
2 mph
Pressure
29.83 inHg → stable
Clouds
0.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 04:59–06:59 Day 06:59–18:28 Dusk 18:28–20:28

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

Feeding times today

Waning gibbous 91% lit
Major period 01:52–03:52 Major period 13:52–15:52 Minor period 20:19–21:49 Minor period 07:54–09:24

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

07:00
96°
08:00
99°
09:00
101°
10:00
105°
11:00
108°
12:00
111°
13:00
113°
14:00
114°
15:00
115°
16:00
115°
17:00
115°
18:00
114°

Likely catch now (11 species)

Bluegill
Lepomis macrochirus
65%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 29 degrees.
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Largemouth Bass
Micropterus salmoides
34%
Water near its preferred 29 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Smallmouth Bass
Micropterus dolomieu
30%
Bright sky slows things.
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Flathead Catfish
Pylodictis olivaris
29%
Slow during the day, water near its preferred 29 degrees, peak season.
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Blue Catfish
Ictalurus furcatus
26%
Slow during the day, water near its preferred 29 degrees, peak season.
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Channel Catfish
Ictalurus punctatus
25%
Slow during the day, water near its preferred 29 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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About the fishing here

Popular catches here include Bluegill, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Flathead Catfish, Blue Catfish 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.
Lure Float bait for bluegill: Worm under a float.
Colour Clear water and good light: try natural bait, small earth tones for bluegill.
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 Virgin River is a tributary of the Colorado River in the U.S. states of Utah, Nevada, and Arizona. The river is about 162 miles (261 km) long. It was designated Utah's first wild and scenic river in 2009, during the centennial celebration of Zion National Park.

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More waters nearby

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Virgin River?

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

Do you need a fishing license at Virgin 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 Virgin River?

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

What is biting at Virgin River right now?

Right now Bluegill is the most likely catch, at about 62%.