Today's Best Fishing Times for
Christiansburg, United States ðŸ‡ºðŸ‡¸

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Planning your next fishing trip in Christiansburg, 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 Christiansburg, Virginia centers on the New River and a network of nearby lakes, ponds, and mountain streams, giving anglers a diverse mix of warmwater and coldwater opportunities. From trophy smallmouth bass on the New River to stocked trout in regional streams, Christiansburg offers year-round freshwater fishing for bank, wade, kayak, and boat anglers. read more...

Sun and Moon Times

The sun will be at it's highest point at . Today we have 12:32 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:
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  • 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 Christiansburg
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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    01:36 am - 03:36 am
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    08:40 am - 10:40 am
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    02:08 pm - 04:08 pm
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    07:36 pm - 09:36 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). 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 -2 hour and -18 minute. The gray time indicator displays the current local time.
America/New_York • Sun, 13 Sep 12:49 • 37.13, -80.409
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Current Fishing Weather

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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.
Selected Weather Station: Christiansburg, US
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7 Day Fishing Forecast Calendar
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*bold times indicate best fishing times around sunrise or sunset

Fishing Overview Christiansburg

Fishing around Christiansburg, VA revolves around the New River corridor and a patchwork of nearby reservoirs, farm ponds, and cold mountain creeks. Within a short drive you can target river-run smallmouth, big-river walleye and muskie, plus seasonal trout stockings and classic bluegill-and-bass pond action. The key to consistent success here is matching techniques to the river level, water temperature, and season.

Seasonal patterns on the New River near Christiansburg are predictable. In early spring, smallmouth bass and walleye push shallow on rocky flats and current breaks. Focus on sunny banks that warm first, working 3–10 feet of water with suspending jerkbaits, 1/8–1/4 oz hair jigs, and slow-rolled swimbaits. As the water warms into late spring and summer, smallmouth spread out on mid-river ledges, seams, and boulder fields. Early and late in the day, throw topwater walkers, poppers, and buzzbaits over shallow rocks; when the sun gets high, switch to tube jigs, Ned rigs, and small craw imitations dragged slowly across bottom.

Summer also brings reliable catfish action. Channel and flathead catfish hold in deep bends, outside turns, and below riffles where current scours a hole. Use cut bait or live sunfish on fish-finder or slip-sinker rigs, casting just to the edge of the main current seam and letting baits sit still. Night fishing is especially productive on clear summer flows. Walleye action improves again in late fall and winter when fish concentrate in deeper pools and slow tailouts; vertical jigging heavy jigs or bouncing live minnows close to bottom is a prime cold-water tactic.

Muskie (muskellunge) patrol the New River year-round. Target them around deeper ledges, submerged timber, and big eddies where baitfish stack up. Large glide baits, jerkbaits, and inline spinners are staples. Make long, quartering casts across current and work lures with a deliberate pace, keeping them in the strike zone as long as possible. Always finish each retrieve with a figure-eight at the boat or kayak to convert followers.

For still-water fishing near Christiansburg, small lakes and ponds scattered across the countryside provide dependable largemouth bass, crappie, and bluegill fishing. In spring, bass and panfish move shallow to gravel and clay banks; pitch soft plastics, weightless stickbaits, and small jigs to visible cover such as laydowns, riprap, and weed edges. During hot weather, fish early, late, or after dark, concentrating on shade, deeper structure, and any inflowing water.

Cold-weather anglers can take advantage of nearby trout streams and stocked waters in the broader New River Valley. In clear, low flows, downsize to 4–6 lb test, small inline spinners, single eggs, and natural-colored dough baits. Fly anglers do well with nymphs and small streamers drifted through deeper runs and pocket water. Moving quietly, using long casts, and staying low on the bank are critical on pressured winter and early-spring trout fisheries.

Access around Christiansburg favors wading and kayaking on the New River and smaller streams. Look for public launches, bridges, and roadway pull-offs where you can slide in a kayak or work shoreline structure. In higher flows, concentrate on inside bends and slack pockets out of the main current; when the river runs low and clear, back off the bank, make longer casts, and switch to more natural, finesse presentations. Adjusting to flow, clarity, and season is the fastest way to stay on fish in the Christiansburg area.

Interactive Fishing Map for the greater Christiansburg area

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.

Little Camp Creek - 13.34602501867km

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

Smith Creek - 4.76225403122km , Bennetts Dam - 5.578628783km , Den Creek - 7.96752303183km , Slate Lick Run - 9.22003747466km , Poplar Branch - 9.28533246208km , Falling Branch - 9.30659965806km , Walls Branch - 9.86056828984km , Eckels Branch - 10.27919043794km , Georges Run - 12.25820264284km , Stroubles Creek - 12.40211734682km , Calhoun Run - 12.71272501139km , Elliott Creek - 12.71626993754km , Sweet Spring Run - 12.77715521409km , Indian Run - 13.25302953295km , Little Camp Creek - 13.34602501867km , Buck Shoals Branch - 13.35980850993km , Rose Run - 13.63840840564km , Connellys Run - 14.16992514303km , Spring Valley Branch - 14.3164259282km , Meadow Creek - 14.45163790983km , Easter Creek - 14.4828692805km , Mossy Spring Branch - 14.95217278451km , Poverty Creek - 15.2740699191km , Bonys Run - 15.29578301812km , Sidney Creek - 15.34437072172km , Little River Dam - 15.53062393876km , Strouds Creek - 15.74963325291km , Dark Run - 16.09001730551km , Claytor Dam - 16.75022603438km , Cherry Branch - 16.78058311556km , Craig Branch - 16.90006978299km , Straley Branch - 16.91498771754km , Burks Run - 16.921124253km , Wolf Spring Branch - 17.02270789963km , Bottom Creek - 17.07492991524km , Sugar Run - 17.10773347172km , Flatwoods Branch - 17.31693396111km , Griffith Creek - 17.64284488256km , Lost Bent Creek - 17.87536716916km , Bradshaw Creek - 17.89603717725km

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