How to use our fishing calendar
Planning your next fishing trip in Morgantown, United States ? Today is a excellent 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 in Morgantown, West Virginia centers on the Monongahela River, the Cheat River, and nearby lakes that offer year-round action for bass, walleye, catfish, and panfish. Anglers here enjoy a mix of river current, lock-and-dam pools, and small impoundments that reward both bank and boat fishermen. From shore-accessible hotspots in town to remote mountain streams a short drive away, Morgantown fishing combines convenience with surprising variety. read more...
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Distance to earth:368,090 kmProximity:88.3 %
Moon Phases for Morgantown
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major Time:02:21 am - 04:21 am
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minor Time:07:28 am - 09:28 am
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minor Time:10:32 pm - 12:32 am
Current Fishing Weather
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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.
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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 Morgantown
Fishing in Morgantown, WV revolves around the Monongahela River (the "Mon"), the Cheat River, and a network of small lakes and streams within a 30–40 minute drive. The Monongahela’s lock-and-dam system creates deep pools with current breaks that hold bass, walleye, catfish, and panfish, while the Cheat offers a more free-flowing, riffle-and-pool setup that favors smallmouth bass and seasonal trout nearby.
Seasonal patterns shape where and how you fish. In early spring, rising flows and warming water push walleye, sauger, and smallmouth into current seams below dams, creek mouths, and bridge pilings. Jigs tipped with soft plastics or minnows bounced just off bottom are reliable. By late spring and early summer, largemouth and spotted bass become more prominent in slack-water pockets, back eddies, and marina basins along the Mon. Summer heat pushes fish deeper and tighter to shade; dawn, dusk, and at-night bites for catfish and bass are typically best. Fall brings some of the most consistent action of the year, with smallmouth, walleye, and hybrids feeding heavily on baitfish along riprap, drop-offs, and channel swings. Through winter, slow presentations with jigs and live bait score in the deeper holes and dam tailraces.
The Monongahela River through Morgantown fishes like a classic tailwater system. Focus on:
- Dam tailraces and lock walls for walleye, sauger, and hybrid stripers, especially in spring and fall.
- Riprap banks and bridge pilings for smallmouth and spotted bass using 3–4" finesse worms, tube jigs, and small crankbaits.
- Deep channel bends and outside turns for channel and flathead catfish with cut bait or live bait on fish-finder or slip-sinker rigs.
The Cheat River, a short run east of town, offers more current and rocky structure. Target smallmouth in mid-depth riffles, boulder fields, and ledge edges with 1/8–1/4 oz jigs, small swimbaits, and topwater walkers early and late in the day. After a rain, work the softer edges and flooded banks as fish slide out of heavy current. Nearby tributaries and designated trout waters (check maps before you go) are stocked and respond well to inline spinners, small spoons, and drifted eggs or nymphs in spring and fall.
Local lakes and ponds around Morgantown supplement the river bite with more predictable bass and panfish patterns. In small impoundments, work shoreline cover, laydowns, and weed edges with weightless plastics, ned rigs, and small spinnerbaits. Bluegill and crappie stack on submerged brush and docks; tiny jigs under a fixed or slip float excel, especially when you adjust depth to locate suspending fish. In cooler months, slow-rolled small swimbaits and hair jigs along the dam face or deepest bank often find the better fish.
For tactical advantages, pack a compact selection that covers current and still water: 1/8–3/8 oz jigheads, 3" grubs and swimbaits in shad and green pumpkin, small squarebill crankbaits, ned rigs, and a couple of topwaters for low-light river trips. On the Mon, orient yourself to the current first: identify seams, eddies, and slack pockets behind any visible structure, and cast upstream at a 45-degree angle so your bait naturally sweeps into holding zones. In lakes, fan-cast methodically and change depth before changing baits. With this systematic approach, Morgantown’s blend of rivers and lakes can produce steady fishing across all four seasons.
Interactive Fishing Map for the greater Morgantown area
We found a total of 40 potential fishing spots nearby Morgantown. 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.
Deckers Creek - 0.44691931493km , Morgantown Lock - 1.59139784799km , Morgantown Lock and Dam - 1.61938527829km , Hartman Run - 1.76542616846km , Aaron Creek - 2.02299046824km , Cobun Creek - 2.38317233327km , Cobun Creek Dam - 2.51276289782km , Knocking Run - 2.63472446275km , Popenoe Run - 4.34152470747km , Arkwright Number One Slurry Impoundment Dam - 4.50337580519km , Scotts Run - 4.7178140589km , Courtney Run - 4.89597401501km , Booths Creek - 4.99797809081km , Brand Run - 5.76372914477km , Courtney Run Refuse Disposal Area Dam - 5.83832955781km , Jolliet Run - 5.94289003874km , Tibbs Run - 6.43031112029km , Mountain Run - 6.50859131315km , Wades Run - 6.77156424632km , Crafts Run - 6.872922835km , Hilderbrand Lock and Dam - 7.03253047861km , Hildebrand Lock and Dam - 7.09633131797km , Tibbs Run Reservoir Dam - 7.53816887657km , Guston Run - 7.65486306109km , Crammeys Run - 8.5461063521km , Scotts Run Refuse Dam - 9.69591777373km , Kelly Run - 9.97430942062km , Quarry Run - 10.04206433315km , Clay Run - 10.82311089729km , Opekiska Lock and Dam - 10.90474884119km , Grassy Island (historical) - 10.94371103538km , Birchfield Run - 11.0446256733km , Mays Run - 11.14019546533km , Whiteday Creek - 11.34929818189km , Point Marion Lock and Dam - 11.5216335894km , Lough Lake Dam - 11.56195771102km , Monongahela River Lock and Dam Eight - 11.62195833019km , Snider Run - 11.72577784245km , Lynch Lake Dam - 11.95610943888km , Bunners Run - 12.14412570222km
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