Fishing Overview for Hampton Roads
The expansive roadstead where the James, Elizabeth, and Nansemond meet the Chesapeake holds migratory striped bass, summer Spanish mackerel and bluefish, and bottom species like spot, croaker, and sheepshead near structure. Tidal rips, ship channels, and bridge complexes fish similarly to the lower
Sun and Moon Times
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Nautical Twilight begins:Sunrise:
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Sunset:Nautical Twilight ends:
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Moonrise:
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Moonset:
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Moon over:
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Moon under:
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Visibility:84%
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Waning Gibbous
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Distance to earth:399,671 kmProximity:14.1 %
Moon Phases for Hampton Roads
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average Day
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major Time:03:13 am - 05:13 am
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minor Time:08:09 am - 10:09 am
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major Time:03:33 pm - 05:33 pm
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minor Time:10:58 pm - 12:58 am
Tides Times for Fishing: Thu, 4 Jun
Tide Clock
Tide Graph
Times
| Tide | Time | Height |
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| high | 12:01 am | 2.66 ft |
| low | 06:25 am | 0.33 ft |
| high | 12:30 pm | 2.2 ft |
| low | 06:15 pm | 0.43 ft |
Current Fishing Weather
Wind Speed and Direction
Wind Direction:
Wind Speed:
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.
Fishing Barometer
Atmospheric Pressure:
Change since midnight:
Trend for next 6 hours:
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
| Date | Major Bite Times | Minor Bite Times | Sun | Moon | Moonphase | Tide Times |
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Waning Gibbous |
low:
, 0.3 ft
high:
, 2.23 ft
, Coeff: 82
low:
, 0.36 ft
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Waning Gibbous |
high:
, 2.66 ft
, Coeff: 113
low:
, 0.33 ft
high:
, 2.2 ft
, Coeff: 80
low:
, 0.43 ft
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Waning Gibbous |
high:
, 2.59 ft
, Coeff: 108
low:
, 0.36 ft
high:
, 2.23 ft
, Coeff: 82
low:
, 0.49 ft
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Third Quarter Moon |
high:
, 2.53 ft
, Coeff: 103
low:
, 0.36 ft
high:
, 2.26 ft
, Coeff: 84
low:
, 0.52 ft
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Third Quarter Moon |
high:
, 2.43 ft
, Coeff: 96
low:
, 0.36 ft
high:
, 2.36 ft
, Coeff: 91
low:
, 0.52 ft
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Third Quarter Moon |
high:
, 2.36 ft
, Coeff: 91
low:
, 0.33 ft
high:
, 2.49 ft
, Coeff: 101
low:
, 0.46 ft
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Third Quarter Moon |
high:
, 2.3 ft
, Coeff: 87
low:
, 0.26 ft
high:
, 2.66 ft
, Coeff: 113
low:
, 0.36 ft
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Waning Crescent |
high:
, 2.26 ft
, Coeff: 84
low:
, 0.16 ft
high:
, 2.82 ft
, Coeff: 125
low:
, 0.23 ft
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Interactive Fishing Map for the greater Hampton Roads 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.
Engineer Wharf - 4.70894644643km
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 2 beaches and bays in this area.
Willoughby Bay - 5.85587021696km , Willoughby Beach - 6.38461913176km
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 11 main harbours in this area.
Hampton Roads - 0km, Old Point Comfort Marina - 4.5404348821km, Willoughby Harbor Marina - 4.98067620502km, Hampton Marina - 5.03477652477km, Jones Marina - 5.1239730212km, Hampton Creek Marina - 5.21874701092km, Joys Marina - 5.57999106916km, Newport News Creek - 5.71158257923km, Port of Norfolk - 5.85850756093km, Leeward Municipal Marina - 10.19132113023km, Southall Landings Marina - 10.87836803803km
We found a total of 40 potential fishing spots nearby Hampton Roads. 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.
Hampton Roads - 0km , Hampton River - 4.49701280365km , Rip Raps Island - 4.49849134576km , Old Point Comfort Marina - 4.5404348821km , Engineer Wharf - 4.70894644643km , Sunset Creek - 4.72614007811km , Willoughby Harbor Marina - 4.98067620502km , Hampton Marina - 5.03477652477km , Jones Marina - 5.1239730212km , Hampton Creek Marina - 5.21874701092km , Salters Creek - 5.27114148062km , Joys Marina - 5.57999106916km , Elizabeth River - 5.60647164022km , Newport News Creek - 5.71158257923km , Willoughby Bay - 5.85587021696km , Port of Norfolk - 5.85850756093km , Boush Creek (historical) - 6.07336406438km , Willoughby Beach - 6.38461913176km , Brights Creek - 6.73182008393km , Lake Hampton - 6.90355156526km , Mason Creek - 6.93746791677km , Herberts Creek - 7.27199133975km , Willoughby Bank - 7.3617365327km , Masons Creek - 8.06603092236km , Newmarket Creek - 8.48227609575km , Wlloughby's Point (historical) - 8.55368961516km , Edgewater Haven - 8.94251056275km , James River - 9.15604334022km , Lafayette River - 9.16052822451km , Craney Island - 9.22734869728km , Tide Mill Creek - 9.84299656128km , Hoffler Creek - 9.93347779408km , Leeward Municipal Marina - 10.19132113023km , Streeter Creek - 10.25033080682km , Craney Island Creek - 10.54767952557km , Salt Ponds - 10.72529398449km , Knitting Mill Creek - 10.78218191915km , Southall Landings Marina - 10.87836803803km , Charters Island - 11.55745301689km , Wayne Creek - 11.56056616015km
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