Today's Best Fishing Times for
Danville, United States 🇺🇸

Solunar
Weather
7-Day
Spots

How to use our fishing calendar

Planning your next fishing trip in Danville, United States ? Today is a average 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 Danville, Virginia centers around the Dan River, a productive tailrace and warmwater fishery that offers year-round action for bass, catfish, sunfish, and seasonal trout. Anglers here can work moving current, rocky ledges, and shoreline structure from both bank and kayak, making Danville a versatile destination for freshwater fishing in Southside Virginia. read more...

Sun and Moon Times

The sun will be at it's highest point at . Today we have 14:12 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:
    92%
  • Waxing Gibbous - 92% illuminated Waxing Gibbous
Next Full Moon in ~3 days on 29th July
  • Distance to earth:
    405,315 km
    Proximity:
    0.9 %
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 Danville
Full Moon
Wed, 29 Jul
New Moon
Wed, 12 Aug
Full Moon
Fri, 28 Aug

Solunar Bite Times

Settings
Display Settings:
  • average Day
12 1 2 3 4 5 AM 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Pro Tip: Save locations, get reminders & see fewer ads.
Sign Up Free
Best fishing times:
  • minor Time:
    02:13 am - 04:13 am
  • major Time:
    10:02 am - 12:02 pm
  • minor Time:
    05:52 pm - 07:52 pm
  • major Time:
    10:24 pm - 12:24 am
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 Gibbous at 92% lumination. According to the Solunar Theory, today is a average 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 -4 minute. The gray time indicator displays the current local time.
America/New_York • Sun, 26 Jul 16:47 • 36.586, -79.395
You can support us by subscribing to our Youtube Channel and sharing Fishingreminder on Facebook.

Current Fishing Weather

Updating Weather Infos...

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: Danville, US
Temperature
Wave Height
Swell Height
Wind
Pressure
Humidity
Cloudcover
Rain Precipitation
UV Index
Retrieving Weather...

7 Day Fishing Forecast Calendar
Date Major Bite Times Minor Bite Times Sun Moon Moonphase
-
-
-
-
R:
S: 		R:
S: 		Waxing Gibbous moon phase
Waxing Gibbous
-
-
-
-
R:
S: 		R:
S: 		Waxing Gibbous moon phase
Waxing Gibbous
-
-
-
-
R:
S: 		R:
S: 		Full Moon moon phase
Full Moon
-
-
-
-
R:
S: 		R:
S: 		Full Moon moon phase
Full Moon
-
-
-
-
R:
S: 		R:
S: 		Full Moon moon phase
Full Moon
-
-
-
-
R:
S: 		R:
S: 		Full Moon moon phase
Full Moon
-
-
-
-
R:
S: 		R:
S: 		Waning Gibbous moon phase
Waning Gibbous
-
-
-
-
R:
S: 		R:
S: 		Waning Gibbous moon phase
Waning Gibbous
*bold times indicate best fishing times around sunrise or sunset

Fishing Overview Danville

Fishing in Danville, VA revolves around the Dan River and its chain of small impoundments and backwaters that cut straight through town. This stretch of river offers a mix of current seams, deep pools, rocky shoals, and slow, stump-filled eddies that hold a surprising variety of gamefish. Bank access is good at city parks and riverwalk pull-offs, while kayaks and small jon boats unlock some of the best structure-oriented fishing.

Seasonal patterns on the Dan River around Danville are driven by water temperature and flow. In early spring, smallmouth and spotted bass slide up onto rocky points and gravel banks below riffles; 3–4 inch soft-plastic swimbaits, small suspending jerkbaits, and compact jigs worked slowly across current seams produce well. Largemouth bass favor backwaters, eddies, and any slack water behind laydowns once water temps push into the 50s. By late spring and summer, the river’s catfish bite peaks after dark. Channel and blue catfish prowl deeper bends and ledges, while big flatheads hold tight to boulders and submerged wood; fresh cut bait, live sunfish, or shad fished on simple slip-sinker rigs are standard.

Summer also brings consistent sunfish action for bluegill, redear, and redbreast. Shallow brush, riprap, and weed edges near slow current are prime, and simple methods work best: a small worm or cricket under a float, or 1/32–1/16 oz hair and marabou jigs. Crappie concentrate around bridge pilings, downed trees, and submerged brush piles; vertical jigging or slowly swimming small tube jigs and shad-shaped plastics tight to cover is effective. In fall, cooling water pushes bass and walleye into more aggressive feeding modes on main-river points and current breaks. Inline spinners, 3-inch grubs, and medium-diving crankbaits that tick the rocks cover water quickly and draw reaction bites.

Though primarily a warmwater fishery, certain stretches of the Dan near and upstream of Danville receive stocked trout in colder months. Look for trout in deeper runs with broken surface, undercut banks, and behind mid-river boulders. Small inline spinners, 1/16 oz marabou jigs under a float, and natural-colored trout worms on light line are reliable, especially when fished slightly above the fish and drifted naturally with the current.

Tactical tips around Danville center on reading current and depth changes. Target the upstream edge of pools, where fast water dumps into slower water, and the downstream "tailouts" where fish set up to ambush drifting forage. Cast at a 45-degree angle upstream and allow lures or bait to swing naturally; many strikes come as your presentation begins to lift at the end of the drift. In higher flows, move closer to the bank and key on any slack water eddies and inside bends. In low, clear water, downsize line (6–8 lb test for bass, 4–6 lb for trout and panfish) and choose more natural colors.

Presentation speed is crucial. In cold water, slow-roll jigs and plastics along the bottom and pause often. Once the river warms, speed up with crankbaits, topwater walkers, and buzzbaits early and late in the day, especially around riprap along the Danville Riverwalk and other easily reached shoreline structure. For multi-species success on the Dan River in Danville, keep a simple kit: a medium spinning rod with 8 lb mono for bass and walleye, a light spinning rod for trout and panfish, and a stout bait setup with 15–20 lb line for catfish and carp. Rotating between moving baits, bottom rigs, and float presentations lets you adjust quickly to changing conditions on this productive urban river.

Interactive Fishing Map for the greater Danville area

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

Riverside Dam - 0.89972864622km , Sandy Creek - 1.63868964442km , Sandy River - 1.968192641km , Reedy Island - 2.14797833723km , Barkers Branch - 2.74881153176km , Crags Island - 2.90681585884km , Pumpkin Creek - 3.2311394402km , Arey Dam - 3.28582947233km , Schoolfield Dam - 3.5882046642km , Little Fall Creek - 3.75974618833km , Rutledge Creek - 3.78544228432km , Rutledge Creek - 3.80220056424km , Lockerman Dam - 4.8113191029km , Dan River Mills Noname Dam - 5.87287366108km , Hances Branch - 6.25996585488km , Little Sandy Creek - 6.32602593198km , Grubb Dam - 6.36401920087km , Lawless Creek - 6.40904249936km , Whalebone Branch - 6.94411159515km , Boatwright Dam - 7.29823938086km , Hogans Creek - 8.07185943092km , Moon Creek - 9.12061946542km , Tuscarora Country Club Dam - 9.87527387389km , Hickory Forest Creek - 10.5816834495km , Wolf Island Creek - 11.08268237489km , Golden Branch - 11.22881576142km , Skyline Girl Scouts Dam - 11.23003596304km , Tardy Branch - 11.35440987866km , Little Mill Creek - 11.83480746535km , Williamson Creek - 12.16297723945km , Dunbar Creek - 12.23069661981km , Little Wolf Island Creek - 12.34885611921km , Rattlesnake Creek - 12.35445249184km , Coy Creek - 12.53144385117km , Glasby Branch - 12.81612441102km , Thornton Dam - 13.19642478207km , Cane Creek - 13.5029784984km , Pumphouse Branch - 13.6235905376km , Pine Dam - 13.76882652821km , Moore Dam - 13.89818086588km

Harbours and Marinas Beaches Bays Wharfs Points,Reefs,etc
We have many members from all over the world who love fishing and share their catches. Checkout some of the recent catches and show us what you got.

Latest Catches

Share your catch
At fishingreminder we don't hide behind our desk. We are crazy about fishing, just like you - so make sure to subscribe to our Youtube channel and see what we're up to. If we are not working on fishingreminder, we are out fishing. Btw. fishingreminder is totally homegrown and we use fishingreminder ourselves everytime we go fishing. We are eternally grateful for your feedback, participation and support.
Comments
Please login to add a comment