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Virgin River

River fishing  Nevada · 05:20 - 19:57

Virgin River is a river in Nevada. Flowing water with species ranked by weather, temperature and season, see below.

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Conditions right now

Weather
Clear sky
Water temp (est.)
78°F
Air temp
91°F
Wind
8 mph
Pressure
29.65 inHg → stable
Clouds
0.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dusk 18:42–20:42 Night 20:42–04:35

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

Next hours

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107°
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Likely catch now (11 species)

Flathead Catfish
Flathead Catfish
Pylodictis olivaris
24%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 26 degrees, peak season.
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Blue Catfish
Blue Catfish
Ictalurus furcatus
24%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 26 degrees, peak season, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Channel Catfish
Channel Catfish
Ictalurus punctatus
23%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 26 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Smallmouth Bass
Smallmouth Bass
Micropterus dolomieu
7%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 26 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Largemouth Bass
Largemouth Bass
Micropterus salmoides
6%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 26 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Black Crappie
Black Crappie
Pomoxis nigromaculatus
4%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 26 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Bluegill
Bluegill
Lepomis macrochirus
4%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 26 degrees, peak season.
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Striped Bass
Striped Bass
Morone saxatilis
3%
Slow during the night, bright sky slows things.
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White Bass
White Bass
Morone chrysops
2%
Slow during the night, bright sky slows things.
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Brown Trout
Brown Trout
Salmo trutta
2%
Slow during the night, water outside its comfort range, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Rainbow Trout
Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
1%
Slow during the night, water outside its comfort range, bright sky slows things.
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About the fishing here

Virgin River is a river in Nevada.

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

Flathead Catfish fishing is usually best around Jun-Aug. The best windows are usually dusk and night.

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.

Tips right now

Technique Start with a deadbait for flathead catfish, the most likely catch right now.
Timing This is a prime window for flathead catfish at night. Fish hard now.
Lure Deadbait for flathead catfish: Live or whole baitfish.
Colour Clear water and good light: try live bait, colour secondary for flathead catfish.
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

Virgin River

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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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Virgin River?

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

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?

Flathead Catfish fishing is usually best around Jun-Aug. The best windows are usually dusk and night.

What is biting at Virgin River right now?

Right now Flathead Catfish is the most likely catch, at about 24%.