How to use our fishing calendar
Planning your next fishing trip in Martinsburg, United States ? Today is a poor day for fishing. Our comprehensive fishing almanac combines our popular solunar tables, moon times, sunrise and sunset times, and a 7-day fishing calendar so you always know the best fishing times in your area. We analyse major and minor solunar bite times, rate each day on a five-star scale, and pair it with localized weather forecasts so you can quickly tell whether today is a good day to fish without juggling multiple tabs. Be sure to bookmark this page so you never miss a bite. view bite times...
- Check our unique Solunar Clock for precise solunar tables and the best moon phases.
- Use the forecast calendar section to sync bite times with major weather changes.
- Analyze the forecasted weather conditions, such as wind, barometric pressure and rain to plan your fishing session.
- Jump to the 7-Day Fishing Calendar for an extended fishing forecast, then explore nearby fishing spots on the interactive map.
Fishing near Martinsburg, West Virginia centers around the warmwater rivers, limestone-fed creeks, and well-managed public lakes of the eastern Panhandle. Anglers target smallmouth bass, largemouth bass, trout, catfish, and panfish on the Potomac and Shenandoah Rivers, Sleepy Creek Lake, Opequon Creek, and nearby mountain streams. The area offers year-round freshwater fishing with excellent access for bank, wading, and small-boat anglers. read more...
Sun and Moon Times
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Distance to earth:380,879 kmProximity:58.3 %
Moon Phases for Martinsburg
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minor Time:11:00 am - 01:00 pm
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Current Fishing Weather
Wind Speed and Direction
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Wind Direction and Speed are one of the most important aspects for choosing a fishing spot. An offshore wind can help land-based anglers with longer casting distances, while an onshore wind will make kayak fishing safer. Often fish will also move to certain feeding areas depending on the wind direction. Check out the long term wind forecast at the charts below.
Fishing Barometer
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Atmospheric or Barometric Pressure affects fish activity. The best fishing can be had on a rising barometer and also the time just before it is falling. A steady barometer in the higher ranges can also mean good fishing. A falling or low barometer reading without much change is usually not a very good time for fishing.
UV Effect on Fishing
As a rule of thumb, the higher the UV index, the deeper fish will move. Shallow water fishing is best done at times with a low UV index. When the UV is high, stick to early mornings, late evenings and shaded areas. The effect is less noticable in deeper water, but often a higher UV index can produce good results in the deep.
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Fishing Overview Martinsburg
Martinsburg, WV sits in a prime pocket of the eastern Panhandle, giving anglers quick access to the Potomac River, Shenandoah River, Sleepy Creek Lake, and numerous coldwater creeks. The mix of rocky smallmouth water, fertile impoundments, and stocked trout streams means there’s a realistic bite here in every month of the year, whether you’re wading, bank fishing, or launching a jon boat or kayak.
On the big-water side, the Potomac River near Shepherdstown, Williamsport, and Harpers Ferry is the headliner for smallmouth bass, walleye, and channel catfish. Focus on rocky ledges, current seams, and submerged boulders. In spring, work slow-rolled 3–4 inch soft plastic grubs, tubes, and small swimbaits along the bottom in eddies just off the main current. As water warms in late May and June, smallmouth slide shallower; early and late in the day, throw topwater poppers and walking baits over gravel bars and along riprap banks, then shift to finesse jigs and Ned rigs when the sun gets high.
The Shenandoah River, a short drive south of Martinsburg, fishes similarly but with more grass and slightly softer current in many stretches. In summer, target grass edges, island heads, and the downstream side of ledge drops. Weightless soft plastics, buzzbaits at dawn, and 1/4 oz swim jigs cover water efficiently. Catfish anglers should anchor just above deep outside bends at night and present cut bait or live bluegill on simple slip-sinker rigs; look for depths where fast current breaks into slower, swirling water.
Sleepy Creek Lake, west of Martinsburg, is a key still-water option. This relatively shallow, stump-filled lake holds largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill, and chain pickerel. In spring, probe the backs of coves and flooded timber with spinnerbaits and Texas-rigged soft plastics, keeping your rod high to avoid constant hang-ups. During summer, bass often suspend around deeper standing timber and the old creek channel; count down lipless crankbaits or slow-roll a single Colorado-blade spinnerbait just ticking the tops of the cover. Crappie stack around laydowns and submerged brush—tight-line small tubes or minnows just above the wood rather than dropping directly into it.
Coldwater anglers around Martinsburg often look to Opequon Creek and nearby mountain streams for trout. In early spring and late fall, drift small live bait or 1/16–1/8 oz inline spinners through deeper runs and pools, working from the tailout upstream. As water clears and fish get pressured, downsize to single eggs, nymph-style jigs, or small soft plastics on light line, making long casts and staying low and out of sight. Brook and brown trout key on current breaks behind boulders, root wads, and undercut banks—cast slightly above the target and let the offering swing naturally into the strike zone.
For multi-species action close to town, the canal pools, backwaters, and feeder creeks along the Potomac provide bluegill, rock bass, crappie, and carp. A simple bobber-and-worm rig works for kids and casual anglers, while more tactical anglers can sight-fish carp with hair rigs and sweet corn, especially in late spring when fish cruise the shallows. Travel light with a small box of hooks, split shot, and a couple of jigs; much of this fishing involves walking, exploring, and casting to visible structure and current edges.
Across seasons, Martinsburg anglers do best by watching water levels, clarity, and temperature. Rising, stained water on the Potomac and Shenandoah often pushes bass shallow and tight to cover—switch to darker, bulkier baits with some vibration. During low, clear summer flows, think stealth: longer leaders, natural colors, smaller baits, and longer casts. In lakes and ponds, prioritize low-light periods, wind-blown banks, and any visible cover. With its variety of habitats within a short drive, Martinsburg rewards anglers who match their tactics to current river conditions and stay mobile until they locate active fish.
Interactive Fishing Map for the greater Martinsburg area
We found a total of 40 potential fishing spots nearby Martinsburg. Below you can find them organized on a map. Points, Headlands, Reefs, Islands, Channels, etc can all be productive fishing spots. As these are user submitted spots, there might be some errors in the exact location. You also need to cross check local fishing regulations. Some of the spots might be in or around marine reserves or other locations that cannot be fished. If you click on a location marker it will bring up some details and a quick link to google search, satellite maps and fishing times. Tip: Click/Tap on a new area to load more fishing spots.
Lake Thomas - 1.1090715235km , Tuscarora Creek - 3.36863259303km , Hillside Lake - 3.80811040104km , Evans Run - 3.95267098591km , Eagle Run - 4.08999106354km , Cold Spring Run - 5.04097166694km , Swan Pond - 7.64578807299km , Buzzard Run - 7.78406385909km , Hopewell Run - 9.27259648666km , Hoke Run - 9.68261256949km , Tomahawk Run - 10.02923221788km , Opequon Creek - 10.75009299651km , Opequon Creek - 10.82424086345km , Middle Creek - 11.13917454949km , Goose Creek - 11.17078639614km , Tulissus Branch - 11.3687016127km , Dam Number 4 - 12.51140988149km , Elk Branch - 12.61726869289km , Rockymarsh Run - 12.66775871315km , Potomac River Dam Number Four - 12.72931357001km , Three Run - 13.46146283019km , Lock 38 - 14.43785425822km , Harlan Run - 14.49298702885km , Whites Run - 14.56556879799km , Downey Branch - 14.57004842649km , Magruder Run - 14.69735783649km , Shepherds Island - 14.70432695826km , Tilhance Creek - 15.17073688599km , Higgins Run - 15.31786059682km , Tub Run - 15.52738963563km , Lock 39 - 15.57763257585km , Gough Run - 15.69535803509km , Torytown Run - 15.70901514382km , Sylvan Run - 15.97484133644km , Cranberry Branch Dam - 16.35290064662km , Lock 40 - 16.38168751221km , Sawmill Run - 16.44608393155km , Marsh Run - 16.62422451008km , Green Spring Run - 16.75214970935km , Guard Lock Number 5 - 17.01027947307km
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