Today's Best Fishing & Tide Times for
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Planning your next fishing trip in Arlington, United States ? Today is a excellent day for fishing. Our comprehensive fishing almanac combines our popular solunar tables, moon times, sunrise and sunset times, nearby tide chart, 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 Tide Clock section to sync bite times with high and low tide chart.
  • 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 Arlington, Texas centers around the rich waters of Lake Arlington, the Trinity River system, and a network of nearby reservoirs that offer year-round action for warmwater species. Anglers target largemouth bass, crappie, catfish, and sand bass with both bank and boat access, making Arlington fishing trips productive for beginners and experts alike. read more...

Some of the best fishing spots near Arlington include: Fletcher's Cove, Hains Point, Chain Bridge, Washington Channel, Dyke Marsh, Tidal Basin, Anacostia River, Jones Point, Occoquan River, Burke Lake, etc. see full list

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Sun and Moon Times

The sun will be at it's highest point at . Today we have 12:34 hours of daylight. For shallow water fishing the twilight periods are often the most productive fishing times, especially on days when a major or minor time will coincide with twilight. In low light conditions predators have better cover for their ambush and often hunt in shallow water.
  • Nautical Twilight begins:
    Sunrise:
  • Sunset:
    Nautical Twilight ends:
  • Moonrise:
  • Moonset:
  • Moon over:
  • Moon under:
  • Visibility:
    7%
  • Waxing Crescent - 7% illuminated Waxing Crescent
Next Full Moon in ~13 days on 26th September
  • Distance to earth:
    391,450 km
    Proximity:
    33.4 %
We can compare the current moon distance to it's minimum and maximum distance from earth and express that as proximity. A high proximity means the moon is closer to earth. At 50% it would be at it's mean distance. A high proximity causes big tides, currents and has a direct effect on increased bite times. A proximity greater than 90% indicates a super moon.
Moon Phases for Arlington
New Moon
Thu, 10 Sep
Full Moon
Sat, 26 Sep
New Moon
Sat, 10 Oct
Full Moon
Mon, 26 Oct

Solunar Bite Times

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    01:21 am - 03:21 am
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    08:29 am - 10:29 am
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    01:54 pm - 03:54 pm
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    07:20 pm - 09:20 pm
All times are displayed in the America/New_York timezone and are automatically adjusted to daylight savings. The current timezone offset is -4 hours. Green and yellow areas indicate the best fishing times (major and minor). Blue areas indicate high and low tides. The center shows the current moon phase which is a Waxing Crescent at 7% lumination. According to the Solunar Theory, today is a excellent day for fishing, but you need to cross check this with the current weather forecast for a final decision. The next best fishing time ( ) starts in -1 hour and -51 minute. The gray time indicator displays the current local time.
America/New_York • Sun, 13 Sep 13:02 • 38.881, -77.104

Tides Times for Fishing: Sun, 13 Sep

The Tideclock displays the tide status and the hours until the next tide. Currently the tide is falling and the next low tide is in 4 hours and 4 minutes.
Tide Graph
04:59 am 10:33 am 05:06 pm 10:52 pm AM PM 3.74 ft 0.13 ft height hour: 12 2 4 6 8 10 12 2 4 6 8 10 12
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Tide Time Height
low 04:59 am 0.13 ft
high 10:33 am 3.48 ft
low 05:06 pm 0.13 ft
high 10:52 pm 3.74 ft
Tide Coefficient at 10:33 am is 128
Tide Coefficient at 10:52 pm is 144
For fishing, stronger tides are often favourable as they cause stronger currents and more motion on the sea bed. The above tidal coefficients give us an indication of how strong the tides are compared to their average. A value over 90 indicates very strong tides, known as spring tides. A low value indicates weak tides, known as neap tides. The tidal coefficient can range from 20 to 120 with a mean value of 70. A higher number usually indicates better fishing.
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7 Day Fishing Weather

The weather plays an important role in fishing. Wind strenght and direction often determine where you can fish and where fish might be holding. Although high pressure is usually good for fishing, steep pressure changes often trigger feeding frenzies and are great times for fishing. Of course temperature has also a strong effect on fishing and comfort on the water. So make sure to cross check the weather forecast with the solunar fishing times to determine the best times to go fishing. The graph below shows you the 3 hourly weather progression over the next 7 days. Scroll the graph left or right to see more.
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7 Day Fishing Forecast Calendar
Date Major Bite Times Minor Bite Times Sun Moon Moonphase Tide Times
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New Moon
low: , 0.07 ft
high: , 3.58 ft , Coeff: 134
low: , 0.07 ft
high: , 3.74 ft , Coeff: 144
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Waxing Crescent
low: , 0.13 ft
high: , 3.48 ft , Coeff: 128
low: , 0.13 ft
high: , 3.74 ft , Coeff: 144
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S: 		Waxing Crescent moon phase
Waxing Crescent
low: , 0.23 ft
high: , 3.35 ft , Coeff: 120
low: , 0.23 ft
high: , 3.67 ft , Coeff: 140
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Waxing Crescent
low: , 0.36 ft
high: , 3.18 ft , Coeff: 110
low: , 0.36 ft
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S: 		Waxing Crescent moon phase
Waxing Crescent
high: , 3.58 ft , Coeff: 134
low: , 0.52 ft
high: , 3.05 ft , Coeff: 102
low: , 0.49 ft
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S: 		First Quarter Moon moon phase
First Quarter Moon
high: , 3.44 ft , Coeff: 126
low: , 0.66 ft
high: , 2.92 ft , Coeff: 95
low: , 0.59 ft
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S: 		First Quarter Moon moon phase
First Quarter Moon
high: , 3.28 ft , Coeff: 116
low: , 0.79 ft
high: , 2.82 ft , Coeff: 89
low: , 0.69 ft
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S: 		First Quarter Moon moon phase
First Quarter Moon
high: , 3.15 ft , Coeff: 108
low: , 0.85 ft
high: , 2.79 ft , Coeff: 87
low: , 0.72 ft
*bold times indicate best fishing times around sunrise or sunset

Fishing Overview Arlington

Fishing in Arlington, Texas revolves around Lake Arlington and the surrounding Trinity River watershed, with additional opportunities just a short drive away on Joe Pool Lake and other North Texas reservoirs. Warm water, abundant baitfish, and a long growing season create consistent action for largemouth bass, crappie, catfish, and white bass almost every month of the year.

Seasonal patterns are predictable in this part of Texas. In late winter and early spring, bass transition from deeper main-lake structure toward staging points and shallow coves. Focus on secondary points, riprap, and creek channel swings with lipless crankbaits, suspending jerkbaits, and Texas-rigged plastics. As water temps push into the 60s, bass spawn in protected pockets with a firm bottom; soft plastics, creature baits, and weightless stickbaits pitched tight to cover produce well.

Crappie follow a similar spring migration, stacking up on bridge pilings, marinas, and timber near creek channels before pushing shallow to spawn. Use small jigs (1/16–1/8 oz) in natural shad or chartreuse patterns, or live minnows under a fixed or slip float. Post-spawn, both bass and crappie slide back to brush piles, docks, and deeper structure; marking man-made brush with electronics and methodically working each pile is a key summer strategy.

Through summer, early and late in the day are prime. On Lake Arlington and nearby lakes, look for schooling white bass and hybrids chasing shad on windblown points and mid-lake humps. Watch for surface activity and birds; silver spoons, small swimbaits, and tail-spinners cast into the frenzy are highly effective. Midday, slow your approach with Carolina rigs, deep-diving crankbaits, or drop-shots on offshore structure in 12–25 feet.

Catfish are a reliable option year-round around Arlington. Channel cats and blues concentrate on ledges, channel bends, and windward banks where bait collects. Punch bait, cut shad, or chicken-based baits fished on slip rigs or simple bottom rigs catch numbers of eaters. For larger blue catfish, target deeper channels, humps, and river sections with fresh cut bait, especially in cooler months when trophy fish roam more aggressively.

Key habitat types around Arlington include riprap along causeways and dams, man-made brush piles, boat docks, creek channels, and shallow flats with scattered wood. Riprap holds bass, crappie, and catfish nearly all year; work it with crankbaits, jigs, and live bait depending on your target. Docks and marinas provide shade and vertical cover—skip soft plastics or pitch jigs into the darkest pockets for bigger bass and crappie.

Bank anglers can do well by focusing on accessible points, parks, and bridge crossings around Lake Arlington and along the Trinity River. Carry a compact selection: a medium-power spinning combo with soft plastics and small crankbaits for bass, plus a simple bottom rig with cut bait or dough bait for catfish. Position baits where current seams, edges of riprap, or visible cover intersect with depth changes.

For consistent success around Arlington, match your approach to water temperature, clarity, and wind. Move often until you locate fish, then slow down and thoroughly work productive structure. The mix of urban convenience and diverse fisheries makes Arlington a strong base for North Texas freshwater fishing.

The Best Fishing Spots around Arlington

Fletcher's Cove

A classic Potomac River hotspot known for the spring American and hickory shad run (March–May), plus striped bass schoolies, blue and channel catfish, and largemouth/smallmouth bass through the warmer months; rowboats and canoes make it easy to reach current seams, while the canal and shoreline offer reliable bank access; it’s minutes from Chain Bridge.

Hains Point

At the tip of East Potomac Park where the Potomac meets the Washington Channel, this long riprapped shoreline produces striped bass in spring and fall, with steady action for white perch and catfish much of the year; the points and bends concentrate bait and current, and it pairs well with nearby Washington Channel for roaming fish.

Chain Bridge

Perched above the Potomac Gorge, the area around Chain Bridge is famed for spring shad and striped bass runs and for its rocky habitat that holds smallmouth bass much of the season; eddies and seams below the bridge are prime casting lanes and it’s a short hop from Fletcher's Cove if you want to cover both.

Washington Channel

Running between East Potomac Park and the Southwest Waterfront, the channel’s seawalls, piers, and marinas attract white perch, schoolie striped bass, crappie, and catfish; it fishes well from shore or small boat, with tidal swings concentrating bites near structure; it sits adjacent to the Tidal Basin.

Dyke Marsh

A broad tidal marsh on the Potomac just south of Alexandria, Dyke Marsh’s grass edges and channels hold largemouth bass, invasive northern snakehead, crappie, and white perch; kayaks and small boats shine in the creeks, while trails offer selective shoreline access from Belle Haven Marina.

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 Hains Point for additional shoreline.

Anacostia River

A revitalized urban fishery with expansive shore access and calm backwaters for small craft, the Anacostia offers powerful blue catfish, plentiful white perch, summer snakehead in grass, and resident largemouth bass; its lower reaches connect quickly to the Washington Channel.

Jones Point

Under the Woodrow Wilson Bridge at Alexandria’s southern tip, Jones Point’s riprap, eddies, and bridge pilings hold striped bass, white perch, and catfish, with roaming schools pushing bait to the banks on moving tides; it’s a short ride upriver to Dyke Marsh.

Occoquan River

From the town of Occoquan downstream through the tidal reach, this river is renowned for trophy blue catfish, thriving snakehead, and solid largemouth bass, with spring pulses of white perch; launch ramps and piers abound, and it links with Occoquan Reservoir upstream.

Burke Lake

A heavily visited suburban lake with ample shoreline and a no-gas-motor vibe that favors small boats, Burke Lake offers dependable largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill, and channel catfish, with productive spring and fall bites around points, timber, and the dam; a good inland complement to Lake Accotink.

Interactive Fishing Map for the greater Arlington 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 4 wharf(s) in this area.

Lears Wharf (historical) - 4.5291084596km , Easbys Wharf - 4.54691035389km , Hamburg Wharf (historical) - 4.56350155327km , Commissioners Wharf (historical) - 5.7347602135km

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 2 beaches and bays in this area.

Fishing Shore - 3.41395774617km , Bathing Beach - 6.03811998793km

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 2 main harbours in this area.

Columbia Island Marina - 4.83806614958km, Pentagon Lagoon Yacht Basin - 4.88639774051km

We found a total of 40 potential fishing spots nearby Arlington. 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.

Lubber Run - 2.15086751351km , Windy Run - 2.91882363058km , Spout Run - 3.0063158376km , Three Sisters Islands - 3.31032300051km , Fishing Shore - 3.41395774617km , Foundry Branch - 3.45180030453km , Doctors Run - 3.46389566808km , Little River - 3.74216985614km , Deep Branch (historical) - 3.90472134733km , Lucky Run - 3.91864833887km , Theodore Roosevelt Island - 4.01946646551km , Little Island - 4.05395621651km , Columbia Island - 4.08778270938km , Fletchers Cove - 4.1744771197km , Maddox Branch - 4.21946642311km , Donaldson Run - 4.34801575988km , Lears Wharf (historical) - 4.5291084596km , Easbys Wharf - 4.54691035389km , Tidewater Lock - 4.55272526928km , Hamburg Wharf (historical) - 4.56350155327km , Rock Creek - 4.5744041187km , Lock 4 - 4.58359715794km , Lock 3 - 4.6569382263km , Lock 2 - 4.72949958219km , Lock 1 - 4.80062620046km , Columbia Island Marina - 4.83806614958km , Davis Branch (historical) - 4.84006416624km , Pentagon Lagoon Yacht Basin - 4.88639774051km , Gulf Branch - 4.95796863447km , Pimmit Run - 5.42978298454km , Lake Barcroft Dam - 5.44814899184km , Carp Pond (historical) - 5.47486187894km , Tripps Run - 5.52115619929km , Duck Creek (historical) - 5.59262860971km , Gillam Branch (historical) - 5.65003062276km , Commissioners Wharf (historical) - 5.7347602135km , Tiber Creek (historical) - 5.75273787367km , Babcock Lakes (historical) - 5.78847849229km , Ripps Island (historical) - 5.84738688322km , Bathing Beach - 6.03811998793km

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