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Manassas, United States 🇺🇸

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Planning your next fishing trip in Manassas, 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 near Manassas, Virginia centers around productive small lakes, suburban ponds, and the Occoquan watershed, giving anglers access to quality largemouth bass, crappie, catfish, and stocked trout. From Lake Manassas and Lake Manahoac to the nearby Occoquan Reservoir and Bull Run, the Manassas area offers year-round freshwater fishing with varied structure and easy bank access. Local anglers rely on subtle presentations, light tackle, and careful spot selection to consistently catch fish in these pressured suburban waters. read more...

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Sun and Moon Times

The sun will be at it's highest point at . Today we have 14:48 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:
    84%
  • Waning Gibbous - 84% illuminated Waning Gibbous
Next New Moon in ~11 days on 14th June
  • Distance to earth:
    399,671 km
    Proximity:
    14.1 %
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 Manassas
Full Moon
Sun, 31 May
New Moon
Sun, 14 Jun
Full Moon
Mon, 29 Jun

Solunar Bite Times

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Best fishing times:
  • major Time:
    03:17 am - 05:17 am
  • minor Time:
    08:08 am - 10:08 am
  • major Time:
    03:37 pm - 05:37 pm
  • minor Time:
    11:07 pm - 01:07 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). Blue areas indicate high and low tides. The center shows the current moon phase which is a Waning Gibbous at 84% 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 -1 hour and -26 minute. The gray time indicator displays the current local time.
America/New_York • Thu, 4 Jun 02:50 • 38.751, -77.475

Tides Times for Fishing: Thu, 4 Jun

The Tideclock displays the tide status and the hours until the next tide. Currently the tide is falling and the next low tide is in 1 hour and 14 minutes.
Tide Graph
04:04 am 09:58 am 04:59 pm 10:43 pm AM PM 1.8 ft 0.3 ft height hour: 12 2 4 6 8 10 12 2 4 6 8 10 12
Times
Tide Time Height
low 04:04 am 0.36 ft
high 09:58 am 1.8 ft
low 04:59 pm 0.3 ft
high 10:43 pm 1.61 ft
Tide Coefficient at 09:58 am is 124
Tide Coefficient at 10:43 pm is 101
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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Current Fishing Weather

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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.
Selected Weather Station: Manassas, US
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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: 		Waning Gibbous moon phase
Waning Gibbous
low: , 0.36 ft
high: , 1.8 ft , Coeff: 124
low: , 0.3 ft
high: , 1.57 ft , Coeff: 98
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S: 		Waning Gibbous moon phase
Waning Gibbous
low: , 0.36 ft
high: , 1.8 ft , Coeff: 124
low: , 0.3 ft
high: , 1.61 ft , Coeff: 101
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S: 		R:
S: 		Waning Gibbous moon phase
Waning Gibbous
low: , 0.39 ft
high: , 1.77 ft , Coeff: 120
low: , 0.3 ft
high: , 1.64 ft , Coeff: 105
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S: 		Third Quarter Moon moon phase
Third Quarter Moon
low: , 0.39 ft
high: , 1.74 ft , Coeff: 116
low: , 0.26 ft
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S: 		Third Quarter Moon moon phase
Third Quarter Moon
high: , 1.67 ft , Coeff: 109
low: , 0.39 ft
high: , 1.71 ft , Coeff: 113
low: , 0.26 ft
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S: 		Third Quarter Moon moon phase
Third Quarter Moon
high: , 1.71 ft , Coeff: 113
low: , 0.39 ft
high: , 1.67 ft , Coeff: 109
low: , 0.23 ft
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S: 		R:
S: 		Third Quarter Moon moon phase
Third Quarter Moon
high: , 1.8 ft , Coeff: 124
low: , 0.39 ft
high: , 1.64 ft , Coeff: 105
low: , 0.23 ft
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S: 		Waning Crescent moon phase
Waning Crescent
high: , 1.87 ft , Coeff: 131
low: , 0.33 ft
high: , 1.61 ft , Coeff: 101
low: , 0.2 ft
*bold times indicate best fishing times around sunrise or sunset

Fishing Overview Manassas

Fishing in and around Manassas, Virginia revolves around a mix of small impoundments, community lakes, and the larger Occoquan/Bull Run system that borders Prince William and Fairfax counties. While the city itself is largely suburban, anglers are within a short drive of diverse freshwater options that consistently produce bass, panfish, catfish, and seasonal trout.

Seasonal patterns are critical in these relatively shallow, pressured waters. In early spring, water warms fastest in protected coves, creek arms, and riprap banks. Largemouth bass push shallow around wood and emergent vegetation; small finesse jigs, 4–5 inch soft-plastic worms, and suspending jerkbaits score well. Crappie stack on brush piles and bridge pilings—1/32 to 1/16 oz marabou or tube jigs under a fixed float are reliable. As summer heat sets in, focus on first-light and last-light windows, fishing shade lines, docks, and deeper points. Fall brings another strong bite, with bass and panfish feeding heavily on schools of shad and small minnows along channel edges. Winter calls for downsized baits worked slowly around the deepest structure you can find.

Key habitat types around Manassas include small lakes with defined creek channels, riprap dam faces, stump fields, and scattered laydowns along the banks. Lake-sized waters in the Manassas orbit—like those in private or community developments—often have excellent bass and panfish populations but receive considerable pressure. Nearby Bull Run and the Occoquan system add current seams, rock runs, and subtle eddies where catfish, carp, and the occasional smallmouth hold. In many of the clearer lakes, water color shifts quickly with rain; after a storm, target the incoming creeks where slightly stained water funnels food to waiting fish.

Effective techniques for Manassas-area bass lean toward finesse due to clear water and heavy fishing pressure. Weightless stickbaits, wacky-rigged in green pumpkin or natural shad colors, consistently produce around docks and over submerged grass. Ned rigs with small buoyant plastics excel on gravel points and along riprap. On overcast days or low light, a small buzzbait or popper worked parallel to shoreline grass can draw explosive topwater strikes. For panfish, use light line (2–4 lb test), micro jigs, or simple worm-and-float setups fished tight to cover and drop-offs.

Catfish and carp opportunities are solid in the Manassas corridor, particularly along the Occoquan and its tributaries. Channel and blue catfish respond well to cut bait, chicken liver, or prepared dough baits fished on slip-sinker rigs just off the current edge. Carp are common in slower pools and backwaters; pack-style baits made with sweet corn, oats, or bread fished on simple hair rigs or small hooks produce consistent action for shore anglers.

Trout fishing is available seasonally in stocked streams and select urban impoundments within driveable distance of Manassas. Ultralight spinning rods spooled with 4 lb test, small inline spinners, and salmon-egg style baits work well in these clear, cold stockings. Approach quietly, cast upstream, and let presentations drift naturally through riffles and pockets.

Because many Manassas-area lakes are ringed by homes, parks, and walking paths, stealth and precision matter. Keep tackle compact, favor natural colors, and make long, accurate casts to isolated cover, transition lines, and depth breaks. Focusing on low-light windows, adjusting to seasonal movements, and downsizing presentations are the core tactics that separate consistent Manassas anglers from casual bank fishermen.

Interactive Fishing Map for the greater Manassas area

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 1 main harbours in this area.

Bull Run Marina - 7.48934365241km

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

Cannon Branch - 4.3388530422km , Russia Branch - 4.87144417834km , Cub Run - 5.1534940136km , Buckhall Branch - 5.3856476126km , Johnny Moore Creek - 5.41901729683km , Lake Cotting - 5.51737059758km , Lake Jackson Dam - 5.62215536934km , Cabin Run - 5.70868700409km , Little Rocky Run - 5.74242844856km , Popes Head Creek - 5.82191051884km , Kettle Run - 6.53960730093km , Purcell Branch - 6.97526267341km , Champs Mill Branch - 7.1697131409km , Dawkins Branch - 7.29254766631km , Bull Run Marina - 7.48934365241km , Old Mill Branch - 7.51034053645km , Holkums Branch - 7.70964833337km , Manassas Nbp Noname Dams Number One Thru 10 - 8.13415048954km , Slate Run - 8.54878563078km , Chinn Branch - 8.70583606713km , Big Rocky Run - 8.73670634892km , Cock Pen Branch - 8.75497960474km , Castle Creek - 8.84653354188km , Dogans Branch - 8.87428963984km , South Twin Lake Dam - 9.5390322938km , North Twin Lake Dam - 9.91621274331km , Maple Branch - 9.94912155584km , Swift Run - 10.28243268181km , Wolf Run - 10.3489737756km , Stillwell Run - 11.131976537km , Ryons Dam - 11.46430297049km , Woodover Farms Dam - 11.82118758376km , Catharpin Creek - 12.01609335953km , Willow Springs Branch - 12.09902668215km , Elklick Run - 12.27767156607km , Flatlick Branch - 12.4285580583km , Lake View Estates Dam - 12.61745716917km , Chantilly Country Club Dam - 12.8629395098km , Broad Run Dam - 12.90419261584km , Engh Dam - 12.94063957849km

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