How to use our fishing calendar
Planning your next fishing trip in Culpeper, 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.
Culpeper, Virginia sits in the heart of some of the best mixed warmwater and trout fishing in the Mid-Atlantic, with easy access to farm ponds, small lakes, and legendary freestone streams. Anglers target largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, stocked trout, and panfish in and around Culpeper, taking advantage of productive fisheries on both public and private waters. From fly fishing skinny creeks to power-fishing reservoirs, Culpeper offers a diverse, year-round fishing scene. read more...
Sun and Moon Times
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Distance to earth:385,767 kmProximity:46.8 %
Moon Phases for Culpeper
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major Time:05:55 am - 07:55 am
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minor Time:12:06 pm - 02:06 pm
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major Time:06:26 pm - 08:26 pm
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minor Time:11:45 pm - 01:45 am
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.
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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.
7 Day Fishing Weather
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Fishing Overview Culpeper
Culpeper, Virginia fishing is defined by its mix of piedmont reservoirs, fertile farm ponds, and classic Mid-Atlantic streams. Anglers can be on bass water, trout water, or a panfish pond within a short drive from town, making Culpeper a convenient hub for year-round fishing. The region’s mild climate keeps opportunities open through all four seasons, with bass and panfish dominating the warm months and trout and catfish picking up much of the slack in cooler water.
Seasonal patterns around Culpeper are fairly predictable. In early spring, water temps rise quickly in shallow lakes and ponds, pulling largemouth bass into coves, flooded grass, and any dark-bottom bays that warm first. Spinnerbaits, lipless crankbaits, and suspending jerkbaits are reliable reaction tools, while wacky-rigged stick worms score once fish stage on secondary points. By late spring and early summer, topwater becomes a primary pattern at first and last light, with poppers and walking baits drawing fish off laydowns and shallow grass edges. Summer heat pushes bass deeper to points, channel swings, and the shady side of standing timber; soft plastics, football jigs, and deep-running crankbaits excel.
Trout anglers focus on nearby freestone streams and stocked creeks to the west and northwest of Culpeper. In spring, drifting egg patterns, small nymphs, and inline spinners through deeper runs is productive. As water clears and drops, switch to smaller presentations like size 16–20 nymphs and dry flies matched to local hatches. Fall brings cool water and aggressive rainbows and browns that respond well to small streamers swung through pools and undercut banks.
Habitat and water types are diverse. Expect small- to mid-size reservoirs with standing timber, riprap, and scattered vegetation, along with countless farm ponds lined with brush and overhanging trees. Panfish—especially bluegill and redear sunfish—stack around weed edges, docks, and brush piles. Ultralight tackle with 1/32–1/16 oz jigs, small grubs, or live worms under a float will quickly reveal the best stretches. Catfish roam channel edges, the base of drop-offs, and the mouths of coves; cut bait, chicken liver, and prepared baits fished on slip sinker rigs are staples after dark.
Tactical tips for Culpeper anglers revolve around efficiency and mobility. In stained water, upsize line slightly and favor noisy, high-vibration lures like Colorado-blade spinnerbaits and squarebill crankbaits that deflect off cover. In clearer reservoirs and streams, downsize to fluorocarbon leaders, natural colors, and more subtle presentations such as finesse worms, Ned rigs, and small marabou jigs. When bank fishing ponds or small lakes, cover water quickly with a moving bait, then slow down and pick apart productive stretches with a bottom-contact lure. In flowing trout water, read current seams—most fish hold where fast water meets slow, just off the main current.
Because Culpeper sits close to larger regional fisheries, anglers can also target smallmouth bass, striped bass, and bigger catfish on nearby rivers and impoundments. Planning trips around water temperature and clarity is critical: slightly stained water with moderate flow or breeze often provides the best bite. With a range of species and water types within easy reach, Culpeper offers a flexible fishing base for both local anglers and traveling anglers exploring central Virginia.
Interactive Fishing Map for the greater Culpeper area
We found a total of 40 potential fishing spots nearby Culpeper. 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.
Balds Run - 0.58807077242km , Hidens Branch - 0.90337161334km , Mountain Run Number 18 Dam - 1.83618725148km , Vaughn Branch - 1.97526536619km , Rudasill Branch - 2.46124784797km , Bond Branch - 2.92465154335km , Gaines Run - 3.45163659939km , Hungry Run - 3.7647347058km , Mountain Run Number 50 Dam - 3.76985046325km , Mountain Run Number 13 Dam - 4.44542238008km , Benzinger Dam - 5.5116509429km , Mountain Run Number 11 Dam - 6.25713941957km , Meadowbrook Run - 6.7650333484km , Swan Dam - 7.14768885777km , Dry Run - 7.28012173342km , Mountain Run Number 8a Dam - 7.31055376687km , Apperson Creek - 8.56147242618km , Buck Run - 9.13771876881km , Jonas Run - 9.5358958412km , Compton Dam - 9.95851561395km , Beauregard Number Two Dam - 10.46982668948km , Beauregard Dam Number One - 10.5220474815km , Cabin Branch - 11.41001853528km , Brandy Rock Farm Dam - 11.52548710357km , Stoney Run - 11.68400876333km , Devils Run - 12.28570470743km , Little Crooked Run - 12.32891714452km , Muddy Run - 12.36054225866km , Cedar Run - 12.79055601758km , Sumerduck Run - 13.19475040025km , Waterford Run - 13.25508427772km , Duncan Run - 13.37381859783km , Raccoon Branch - 13.55094709644km , Finney Spring Branch - 13.74477768998km , Hawkins Dam - 14.04444744009km , Little Indian Run - 14.21743666504km , Monumental Mills Dam - 14.24917193882km , Thornton River - 14.37857623547km , Ruffans Run - 15.58486689604km , Beales Branch - 15.58790214457km
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