Fishing Overview for Lafayette River
A scenic tidal tributary entirely within Norfolk, the Lafayette’s oyster reefs, marsh drains, and residential docks offer consistent inshore targets like speckled trout, red drum, flounder, and puppy drum; kayak anglers excel on moving tides, while public shoreline spots and bridge accesses deliver close-to-town convenience. Nearest Hub: Norfolk
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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Moon over:
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Moon under:
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Visibility:4%
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New Moon
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Distance to earth:365,349 kmProximity:94.7 %
Moon Phases for Lafayette River
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excellent Day
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major Time:01:07 am - 03:07 am
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minor Time:06:04 am - 08:04 am
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major Time:01:46 pm - 03:46 pm
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minor Time:09:28 pm - 11:28 pm
Tides Times for Fishing: Tue, 16 Jun
Tide Clock
Tide Graph
Times
| Tide | Time | Height |
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| low | 05:16 am | -0.33 ft |
| high | 11:01 am | 2.66 ft |
| low | 05:10 pm | -0.33 ft |
| high | 11:27 pm | 3.35 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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New Moon |
low:
, -0.3 ft
high:
, 2.62 ft
, Coeff: 106
low:
, -0.36 ft
high:
, 3.44 ft
, Coeff: 164
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New Moon |
low:
, -0.33 ft
high:
, 2.66 ft
, Coeff: 108
low:
, -0.33 ft
high:
, 3.35 ft
, Coeff: 157
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Waxing Crescent |
low:
, -0.33 ft
high:
, 2.69 ft
, Coeff: 111
low:
, -0.3 ft
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Waxing Crescent |
high:
, 3.18 ft
, Coeff: 146
low:
, -0.3 ft
high:
, 2.69 ft
, Coeff: 111
low:
, -0.16 ft
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Waxing Crescent |
high:
, 2.99 ft
, Coeff: 132
low:
, -0.2 ft
high:
, 2.69 ft
, Coeff: 111
low:
, -0.03 ft
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First Quarter Moon |
high:
, 2.76 ft
, Coeff: 115
low:
, -0.1 ft
high:
, 2.69 ft
, Coeff: 111
low:
, 0.13 ft
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First Quarter Moon |
high:
, 2.53 ft
, Coeff: 99
low:
, 0 ft
high:
, 2.69 ft
, Coeff: 111
low:
, 0.23 ft
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First Quarter Moon |
high:
, 2.33 ft
, Coeff: 85
low:
, 0.13 ft
high:
, 2.69 ft
, Coeff: 111
low:
, 0.33 ft
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Interactive Fishing Map for the greater Lafayette River 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 2 wharf(s) in this area.
Naval Hospital Wharf (historical) - 5.62410971106km , Chemphalt Wharf - 7.83996078158km
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 1 beaches and bays in this area.
Willoughby Bay - 7.42609637646km
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 9 main harbours in this area.
Port of Norfolk - 3.30204379528km, East Haven - 3.72547860299km, Scott's Creek Marina - 5.16349310899km, Freemason Harbor - 5.55918891751km, Holiday Harbor - 6.26408866673km, Waterside Marina - 6.35431121227km, Tidewater Marina - 6.47845914709km, Gosport Creek - 7.46962350017km, Willoughby Harbor Marina - 8.11083175338km
We found a total of 40 potential fishing spots nearby Lafayette River. 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.
Lafayette River - 0km , Edgewater Haven - 1.43347879073km , Craney Island Creek - 2.66408241106km , Lambert Creek (historical) - 2.82681136595km , Knitting Mill Creek - 2.9075650589km , Craney Island - 3.26135744819km , Port of Norfolk - 3.30204379528km , East Haven - 3.72547860299km , Elizabeth River - 3.74539166226km , Tarrant Creek (historical) - 3.87578738998km , Lake Kingman - 4.08862074157km , Wayne Creek - 4.15255832809km , Western Branch Elizabeth River - 4.23863112486km , Charters Island - 5.02633854984km , Scott Creek - 5.08094739986km , Scott's Creek Marina - 5.16349310899km , Lilly Creek - 5.41604252775km , Freemason Harbor - 5.55918891751km , Naval Hospital Wharf (historical) - 5.62410971106km , Holiday Harbor - 6.26408866673km , Eastern Branch Elizabeth River - 6.32114870892km , Southern Branch Elizabeth River - 6.32114870892km , Waterside Marina - 6.35431121227km , Boush Creek (historical) - 6.36203295158km , Tidewater Marina - 6.47845914709km , Masons Creek - 6.55708741705km , Newtons Creek (historical) - 6.94927616047km , Spotico Creek - 7.12823773666km , Mason Creek - 7.2636769263km , Hoffler Creek - 7.40849736715km , Willoughby Bay - 7.42609637646km , Gosport Creek - 7.46962350017km , Pescara Creek - 7.76068111097km , Baines Creek - 7.76968661361km , Chemphalt Wharf - 7.83996078158km , Ohio Creek - 8.02415522972km , Willoughby Harbor Marina - 8.11083175338km , Sterns Creek - 8.24293155372km , Streeter Creek - 8.33405045965km , Mathews Dam - 8.81791504378km
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