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Planning your next fishing trip in Front Royal, 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 Front Royal, Virginia centers on the legendary Shenandoah River system, with easy access to both the North and South Forks plus nearby mountain trout streams. Anglers come here for world-class smallmouth bass, scenic float trips, and year-round multi-species action against the backdrop of Shenandoah National Park. read more...

Sun and Moon Times

The sun will be at it's highest point at . Today we have 14:24 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.
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  • 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 Front Royal
Full Moon
Wed, 29 Jul
New Moon
Wed, 12 Aug
Full Moon
Fri, 28 Aug

Solunar Bite Times

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Best fishing times:
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    01:59 am - 03:59 am
  • major Time:
    09:57 am - 11:57 am
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    05:56 pm - 07:56 pm
  • major Time:
    10:19 pm - 12:19 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 -10 minute. The gray time indicator displays the current local time.
America/New_York • Sun, 26 Jul 16:45 • 38.918, -78.194
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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
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*bold times indicate best fishing times around sunrise or sunset

Fishing Overview Front Royal

Front Royal, Virginia sits at the heart of some of the best freshwater fishing in the Mid-Atlantic, anchored by the North and South Forks of the Shenandoah River and framed by cool mountain trout streams rolling off Shenandoah National Park. The mix of warmwater river, impoundments, and high-country creeks gives anglers year-round options that shift predictably with the seasons.

From April through early June, the focus is the smallmouth bass bite on the Shenandoah. As water temperatures climb into the 50s and low 60s, target gravel bars, current seams, and chunk-rock banks from access points like Front Royal’s public boat ramps and bridges. Drift or wade and cast 3–4 inch soft-plastic grubs, tubes, and ned-style baits in green pumpkin and smoke hues. In slightly stained water, switch to small squarebill crankbaits and spinnerbaits slow-rolled just above the rock. Early and late in the day, walk-the-dog topwaters and poppers produce explosive strikes on flats with scattered boulders.

Summer on the Shenandoah is about low, clear water and precise presentations. Fish concentrate around deeper ledges, mid-river boulders, and the heads and tails of pools. Scale down to light line, 1/8 oz jigheads, and finesse worms. Long casts and a natural drift are critical; let plastics tumble with the current rather than overworking them. Fly anglers do well with size 4–8 streamers, poppers, and terrestrials, especially during morning and evening when shadows soften the surface.

Catfish action is consistent from late spring through early fall, with channel and flathead catfish holding in deep holes, outside bends, and the base of ledges. After dark, anchor just upstream of a hole and fan-cast cut bait or live sunfish on slip-sinker rigs. Keep rigs simple and hooks sharp; Shenandoah cats often bite light before committing. Use a headlamp with red mode and pre-tied leaders to maximize time with baits in the water.

Fall brings another peak for smallmouth in the Front Royal area as water cools and fish feed heavily. Work moving baits—medium-diving crankbaits, spinnerbaits, and jerkbaits—along rocky banks and through runs with 3–6 feet of depth. As temperatures continue to drop, slow down with jig-and-craw combinations and suspending jerkbaits paused for several seconds between twitches. This is also a good time to encounter walleye and the occasional muskie in deeper runs and bends.

For trout, look to the mountain streams west and south of Front Royal. Brook, rainbow, and brown trout inhabit cold, clear creeks with pocket water and plunge pools. Position yourself low and approach from downstream; these fish are extremely wary in tight, shallow water. Spin anglers should carry 1/16–1/8 oz inline spinners and small minnow plugs, while fly fishers do best with attractor dries, small nymphs, and woolly buggers in the seams and tailouts.

Year-round, Front Royal’s productivity comes from reading water and matching tactics to specific habitats: riffle edges and boulder fields for aggressive smallmouth, deep holes and slow outside bends for catfish and walleye, and shaded pocket water for trout. Cover water efficiently, switch lures when you locate active fish, and use the town’s convenient river access points as launch pads to sample the Shenandoah’s varied stretches in every season.

Interactive Fishing Map for the greater Front Royal area

We found a total of 40 potential fishing spots nearby Front Royal. 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.

Leach Run - 2.06435240694km , Punches Run - 2.74529213905km , South Fork Shenandoah River - 2.96038704144km , North Fork Shenandoah River - 2.96541757833km , Sloan Creek - 3.79310236788km , Potomac-Edison Dam - 5.66156278064km , Warren Dam - 5.74413139586km , Sullivans Dam - 5.82511862648km , Stokes Branch - 5.89295309251km , Lake Front Royal Dam - 5.92116526696km , Moore Run - 5.92622270135km , Ritenour Run - 6.57293705056km , Willow Brook - 6.77979561126km , Gooney Run - 7.24286319187km , Apple Mountain Upper Lake Dam - 7.43484179478km , Cooley Dam - 7.49158598549km , Manassas Run - 7.6008336511km , Molly Camel Run - 7.60249915104km , Apple Mountain Lake Dam - 7.60799771866km , Flint Run - 7.89875459613km , Sheep Run - 8.5790778995km , Molly Booth Run - 9.13942939311km , Loch Linden Dam - 9.17408744207km , Passage Creek - 9.23266400251km , Lake John Dam - 9.40444058572km , Lands Run - 10.485090799km , Foot of the Mountain Run - 10.74642658455km , Stephens Run - 10.90587513832km , Greasy Run - 11.09716278745km , Catlett Run - 11.19696902966km , Howellsville Branch - 11.26163099689km , Pickett Dam - 11.80560367322km , Borden Marsh Run - 12.47864439837km , Wheatlands Dam - 13.98828607061km , Deer Dam - 13.98984485155km , Phils Arm Run - 14.02399746847km , Strasburg Dam - 14.23324553032km , Bolton Branch - 14.66022103752km , Little Passage Creek - 14.80605286645km , Wolfe Marsh Run - 15.03182344717km

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