Today's Best Fishing & Tide Times for
Fredericksburg, United States ðŸ‡ºðŸ‡¸

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Planning your next fishing trip in Fredericksburg, United States ? Today is a average 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 Fredericksburg, Virginia centers around the tidal and non‑tidal Rappahannock River, nearby ponds, and reservoirs that hold excellent bass, catfish, and panfish populations. Anglers target everything from smallmouth bass in rocky upstream stretches to tidal largemouth, blue catfish, and seasonal striped bass closer to town, making Fredericksburg a versatile freshwater fishing destination. read more...

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Sun and Moon Times

The sun will be at it's highest point at . Today we have 14:52 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:
    76%
  • Waxing Gibbous - 76% illuminated Waxing Gibbous
Next Full Moon in ~6 days on 29th June
  • Distance to earth:
    398,623 km
    Proximity:
    16.6 %
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 Fredericksburg
Full Moon
Mon, 29 Jun
New Moon
Tue, 14 Jul
Full Moon
Wed, 29 Jul

Solunar Bite Times

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Best fishing times:
  • minor Time:
    12:53 am - 02:53 am
  • major Time:
    08:01 am - 10:01 am
  • minor Time:
    03:10 pm - 05:10 pm
  • major Time:
    08:32 pm - 10:32 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 Gibbous at 76% 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. Currently we have a minor fishing time. The next best fishing time ( ) starts in -7 hour and -38 minute. The gray time indicator displays the current local time.
America/New_York • Wed, 24 Jun 01:22 • 38.303, -77.461

Tides Times for Fishing: Wed, 24 Jun

The Tideclock displays the tide status and the hours until the next tide. Currently the tide is rising and the next high tide is in 1 hour and 46 minutes.
Tide Graph
03:09 am 09:11 am 03:37 pm 09:03 pm AM PM 1.54 ft 0.26 ft height hour: 12 2 4 6 8 10 12 2 4 6 8 10 12
Times
Tide Time Height
high 03:09 am 1.54 ft
low 09:11 am 0.26 ft
high 03:37 pm 1.28 ft
low 09:03 pm 0.26 ft
Tide Coefficient at 03:09 am is 155
Tide Coefficient at 03:37 pm is 115
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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S: 		First Quarter Moon moon phase
First Quarter Moon
high: , 1.51 ft , Coeff: 150
low: , 0.26 ft
high: , 1.31 ft , Coeff: 120
low: , 0.23 ft
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S: 		Waxing Gibbous moon phase
Waxing Gibbous
high: , 1.54 ft , Coeff: 155
low: , 0.26 ft
high: , 1.28 ft , Coeff: 115
low: , 0.26 ft
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S: 		R:
S: 		Waxing Gibbous moon phase
Waxing Gibbous
high: , 1.54 ft , Coeff: 155
low: , 0.26 ft
high: , 1.28 ft , Coeff: 115
low: , 0.3 ft
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S: 		R:
S: 		Waxing Gibbous moon phase
Waxing Gibbous
high: , 1.54 ft , Coeff: 155
low: , 0.23 ft
high: , 1.28 ft , Coeff: 115
low: , 0.33 ft
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S: 		R:
S: 		Waxing Gibbous moon phase
Waxing Gibbous
high: , 1.54 ft , Coeff: 155
low: , 0.23 ft
high: , 1.28 ft , Coeff: 115
low: , 0.33 ft
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S: 		R:
S: 		Full Moon moon phase
Full Moon
high: , 1.54 ft , Coeff: 155
low: , 0.23 ft
high: , 1.31 ft , Coeff: 120
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S: 		R:
S: 		Full Moon moon phase
Full Moon
low: , 0.33 ft
high: , 1.51 ft , Coeff: 150
low: , 0.23 ft
high: , 1.31 ft , Coeff: 120
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S: 		R:
S: 		Full Moon moon phase
Full Moon
low: , 0.33 ft
high: , 1.51 ft , Coeff: 150
low: , 0.23 ft
high: , 1.31 ft , Coeff: 120
*bold times indicate best fishing times around sunrise or sunset

Fishing Overview Fredericksburg

Fredericksburg, Virginia fishing revolves around the Rappahannock River as it transitions from rocky, current‑driven water upstream to broad, tidal flows right through town. This mix of river conditions, plus nearby small lakes and community ponds, gives anglers year‑round options for bass, catfish, panfish, and migratory species like shad and stripers. Understanding how the river’s gradient, tides, and water clarity change by season is the key to consistent success.

Spring is prime time on the Rappahannock around Fredericksburg. As water temperatures climb into the 50s, pre‑spawn smallmouth bass push onto current breaks, boulder seams, and shoreline eddies upstream of town, while largemouth bass slide into backwaters, laydowns, and shallow coves in the slower stretches. Work 3–4" soft plastics on light jig heads, compact craws, and small crankbaits tight to hard cover. At the same time, the river draws in American and hickory shad and often striped bass; focus on deeper outside bends and current seams with 1/8–1/4 oz shad darts, small spoons, or tandem rigs, counting them down so they tick just above bottom.

Through summer, Fredericksburg’s heat and boat traffic push many fish into deeper holes, shade, and current. On the tidal sections, tide timing matters as much as lure choice. Target largemouth bass on the last of the outgoing and first of the incoming tide around grass edges, riprap, docks, and wood. Weedless soft plastics, Texas‑rigged worms, and swim jigs excel, with topwater walking baits and frogs producing during low‑light windows. Upstream, smallmouth hold in faster oxygen‑rich runs; drift weightless flukes, 3" grubs, or small topwater poppers through riffle tails at dawn and dusk.

Summer is also prime for Fredericksburg’s impressive blue and channel catfish. Focus on deep bends, ledges, and the downstream side of rock piles. Cut gizzard shad, menhaden, or chicken soaked on 3/0–8/0 circle hooks with 2–6 oz of weight will keep baits pinned in the strike zone. At night, move slightly shallower where cats roam onto flats; a simple fish‑finder rig or slip sinker rig is sufficient. For numbers of smaller cats and panfish like bluegill and perch, fish redworms or small pieces of nightcrawler under slip floats near brush, piers, and overhanging trees.

Fall brings some of the best multi‑species fishing in Fredericksburg. Cooling water pulls bass and striped bass onto bait‑rich points, channel swings, and shallow wood. Cover water with squarebill crankbaits, spinnerbaits, and small swimbaits, then slow down with jigs or creature baits once you locate fish. On cloudy, breezy days, concentrate where wind blows into rock banks or grass edges, as this stacks baitfish. Catfish remain active; downsize baits slightly and hop across several holes instead of camping on one spot.

In winter, productivity hinges on slowing your presentation and targeting the right habitat. Look for the deepest accessible holes, bridge pilings, and slow inside bends where catfish, perch, and crappie concentrate. Vertical jig small soft plastics or minnows on 1/16–1/8 oz jigs for crappie and perch, keeping baits almost motionless. For bass, use suspending jerkbaits and finesse jigs crawled painfully slow along rock. On particularly cold days, consider nearby non‑tidal ponds and reservoirs around Fredericksburg; these smaller waters often warm faster on sunny afternoons, pushing bluegill, crappie, and bass slightly shallower and making them more willing to bite.

Across seasons, anglers on the Rappahannock around Fredericksburg do best by reading current, tide, and structure first, then matching tackle to the conditions. Light to medium spinning outfits cover most finesse and multi‑species needs, while a medium‑heavy casting setup handles heavier cover and big catfish rigs. Pack a mix of moving baits and slower plastics, adjust to water color by choosing more natural hues in clear water and darker or chartreuse patterns after rains, and you can stay on fish in this productive central Virginia fishery all year.

Interactive Fishing Map for the greater Fredericksburg 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 1 wharf(s) in this area.

Hayfield Wharf - 13.13781102583km

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 4 main harbours in this area.

Waugh Point Marina - 14.26159706737km, Hope Springs Marina - 16.01030214431km, Willow Landing Marina - 16.34944238044km, Holiday Harbor Marina - 16.44416161462km

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

Scotts Island - 0.31626015318km , Claiborne Run - 0.48725464023km , Laucks Island - 2.63130451932km , Kennedy Dam - 3.82313896238km , Fall Quarry Run - 4.16247642952km , England Run - 4.80353932471km , Little Falls Run - 5.67220579722km , Golin Run - 6.13249685322km , Motts Run Dam - 7.28723028247km , E H Mills Memorial Dam - 7.51277488423km , Massaponax Creek - 7.71926586538km , Henderson Dam - 7.73136289567km , Rocky Pen Run - 8.44303730699km , Haislip Pond - 8.79171251211km , Potomac Creek Number Two Dam - 9.28811851685km , Potomac Creek Number One Dam - 9.79611536004km , Big Marsh - 11.3969637371km , Ninemile Run - 11.96516579967km , Black Swamp - 12.6214722143km , Black Swamp Branch - 12.80807144589km , Boykins Island - 13.02186224209km , Hayfield Wharf - 13.13781102583km , Pipe Dam Run - 13.3259448456km , Ni River Dam - 13.43332222972km , La Roque Run - 13.56650861659km , Waugh Point Marina - 14.26159706737km , Accokeek Creek - 14.56658616395km , Dicks Creek - 15.07630424567km , Potomac Run - 15.14439213564km , Rapidan River - 15.59150271224km , Moss Neck Manor Lake Dam - 15.89261807701km , Potomac Creek - 15.99971908665km , Hope Springs Marina - 16.01030214431km , Aquia Creek - 16.08219788921km , Willow Landing Marina - 16.34944238044km , Brock Run - 16.37277203988km , Hunting Run - 16.39781542302km , Cool Spring Lake Dam - 16.41655317536km , Holiday Harbor Marina - 16.44416161462km , Hunting Run Dam - 16.54456141746km

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