Fishing Overview for Tidal Basin
This iconic impoundment adjacent to the monuments yields crappie, largemouth bass, white perch, and catfish, with occasional spring striped bass pushing through; tidal exchanges draw fish along walls and inflows, and it’s an easy walk to
Sun and Moon Times
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Nautical Twilight begins:Sunrise:
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Sunset:Nautical Twilight ends:
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Moonrise:
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Moonset:
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Moon over:
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Moon under:
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Visibility:95%
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Waning Gibbous
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Distance to earth:373,168 kmProximity:76.4 %
Moon Phases for Tidal Basin
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good Day
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major Time:01:09 am - 03:09 am
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minor Time:08:11 am - 10:11 am
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major Time:01:27 pm - 03:27 pm
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minor Time:06:44 pm - 08:44 pm
Tides Times for Fishing: Mon, 28 Sep
Tide Clock
Tide Graph
Times
| Tide | Time | Height |
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| low | 04:35 am | 0.3 ft |
| high | 10:02 am | 3.22 ft |
| low | 04:28 pm | 0.2 ft |
| high | 10:15 pm | 3.67 ft |
Current Fishing Weather
Wind Speed and Direction
Wind Direction:
Wind Speed:
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
Atmospheric Pressure:
Change since midnight:
Trend for next 6 hours:
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.
7 Day Fishing Weather
| Date | Major Bite Times | Minor Bite Times | Sun | Moon | Moonphase | Tide Times |
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Full Moon |
low:
, 0.3 ft
high:
, 3.25 ft
, Coeff: 122
low:
, 0.2 ft
high:
, 3.58 ft
, Coeff: 142
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Waning Gibbous |
low:
, 0.3 ft
high:
, 3.22 ft
, Coeff: 120
low:
, 0.2 ft
high:
, 3.67 ft
, Coeff: 149
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Waning Gibbous |
low:
, 0.3 ft
high:
, 3.15 ft
, Coeff: 116
low:
, 0.23 ft
high:
, 3.71 ft
, Coeff: 151
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Waning Gibbous |
low:
, 0.36 ft
high:
, 3.05 ft
, Coeff: 110
low:
, 0.3 ft
high:
, 3.67 ft
, Coeff: 149
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Waning Gibbous |
low:
, 0.43 ft
high:
, 2.95 ft
, Coeff: 104
low:
, 0.39 ft
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Third Quarter Moon |
high:
, 3.54 ft
, Coeff: 140
low:
, 0.49 ft
high:
, 2.85 ft
, Coeff: 98
low:
, 0.49 ft
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Third Quarter Moon |
high:
, 3.38 ft
, Coeff: 130
low:
, 0.56 ft
high:
, 2.76 ft
, Coeff: 91
low:
, 0.52 ft
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Third Quarter Moon |
high:
, 3.22 ft
, Coeff: 120
low:
, 0.56 ft
high:
, 2.76 ft
, Coeff: 91
low:
, 0.52 ft
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Interactive Fishing Map for the greater Tidal Basin area
Wharf's or Jetties are good places to wet a line and meet other fishermen. They often produce a fresh feed of fish and are also great to catch bait fish. As they are often well lit, they also provide a good opportunity for night fishing. There are 8 wharf(s) in this area.
Commissioners Wharf (historical) - 0.8040437313km , Hamburg Wharf (historical) - 1.35402740647km , Notley Young Wharf (historical) - 1.65371619361km , Morris and Nicholson Wharf - 1.92050006154km , Easbys Wharf - 2.16400136146km , Lears Wharf (historical) - 2.24179510306km , Barrys Wharf (historical) - 3.34564120779km , Navy Yard Wharf (historical) - 4.05911111222km
Beaches and Bays are ideal places for land-based fishing. If the beach is shallow and the water is clear then twilight times are usually the best times, especially when they coincide with a major or minor fishing time. Often the points on either side of a beach are the best spots. Or if the beach is large then look for irregularities in the breaking waves, indicating sandbanks and holes. We found 1 beaches and bays in this area.
Bathing Beach - 0.42107189909km
Harbours and Marinas can often times be productive fishing spots for land based fishing as their sheltered environment attracts a wide variety of bait fish. Similar to river mouths, harbour entrances are also great places to fish as lots of fish will move in and out with the rising and falling tides. There are 6 main harbours in this area.
Washington Marina - 0.72323018736km, Columbia Island Marina - 1.35211717056km, Pentagon Lagoon Yacht Basin - 1.45762254493km, Gangplank Marina - 1.75797272905km, James Creek Marina - 3.11550621478km, Buzzard Point Marina - 3.2773910054km
We found a total of 40 potential fishing spots nearby Tidal Basin. 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.
Bathing Beach - 0.42107189909km , Babcock Lakes (historical) - 0.70979101682km , Washington Marina - 0.72323018736km , Tiber Creek (historical) - 0.77189820141km , Ripps Island (historical) - 0.77497727071km , Commissioners Wharf (historical) - 0.8040437313km , Carp Pond (historical) - 0.85919258409km , Duck Creek (historical) - 1.04597706591km , Columbia Island Marina - 1.35211717056km , Hamburg Wharf (historical) - 1.35402740647km , Pentagon Lagoon Yacht Basin - 1.45762254493km , Columbia Island - 1.59794115765km , Notley Young Wharf (historical) - 1.65371619361km , Gangplank Marina - 1.75797272905km , Morris and Nicholson Wharf - 1.92050006154km , Little Island - 1.9678089916km , Easbys Wharf - 2.16400136146km , Lears Wharf (historical) - 2.24179510306km , Roaches Run - 2.32759958981km , Rock Creek - 2.37089623884km , Tidewater Lock - 2.38725834537km , Theodore Roosevelt Island - 2.3998404763km , Little River - 2.53896301817km , Lock 1 - 2.74357583464km , Lock 2 - 2.81294176088km , Lock 3 - 2.87894200391km , Lock 4 - 2.93969560486km , Saint James Creek (historical) - 3.02154796945km , James Creek Marina - 3.11550621478km , Buzzard Point Marina - 3.2773910054km , Barrys Wharf (historical) - 3.34564120779km , Reedy Branch (historical) - 3.48915973119km , Deep Branch (historical) - 3.57124132585km , Anacostia River - 3.70173198337km , Stickfoot Branch - 3.79401469928km , Slash Run (historical) - 3.92255932256km , Navy Yard Wharf (historical) - 4.05911111222km , Three Sisters Islands - 4.21766479773km , Foundry Branch - 4.22421929797km , Spout Run - 4.2964938582km
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