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Planning your next fishing trip in Newport News, 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 Newport News, Virginia, centers around the rich saltwater and brackish waters of the lower Chesapeake Bay and James River, offering excellent inshore and nearshore action. Anglers target striped bass, red drum, speckled trout, croaker, flounder, and more from piers, shorelines, and boats, making Newport News a prime destination for both local and traveling fishermen. read more...

Some of the best fishing spots near Newport News include: James River Bridge, Yorktown Beach, Grandview Beach, Huntington Park Beach, Back River, Poquoson River, Hampton Roads, etc. see full list

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Sun and Moon Times

The sun will be at it's highest point at . Today we have 14:37 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 ~10 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 Newport News
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:
    03:13 am - 05:13 am
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    08:09 am - 10:09 am
  • major Time:
    03:33 pm - 05:33 pm
  • minor Time:
    10:58 pm - 12:58 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 -4 minute. The gray time indicator displays the current local time.
America/New_York • Thu, 4 Jun 15:28 • 36.98, -76.43

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 3 hours and 36 minutes.
Tide Graph
12:42 am 07:14 am 01:11 pm 07:04 pm AM PM 2.99 ft 0.39 ft height hour: 12 2 4 6 8 10 12 2 4 6 8 10 12
Times
Tide Time Height
high 12:42 am 2.99 ft
low 07:14 am 0.39 ft
high 01:11 pm 2.49 ft
low 07:04 pm 0.52 ft
Tide Coefficient at 12:42 am is 118
Tide Coefficient at 01:11 pm is 85
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: 		Waning Gibbous moon phase
Waning Gibbous
high: , 3.05 ft , Coeff: 122
low: , 0.36 ft
high: , 2.49 ft , Coeff: 85
low: , 0.43 ft
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S: 		Waning Gibbous moon phase
Waning Gibbous
high: , 2.99 ft , Coeff: 118
low: , 0.39 ft
high: , 2.49 ft , Coeff: 85
low: , 0.52 ft
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S: 		R:
S: 		Waning Gibbous moon phase
Waning Gibbous
high: , 2.89 ft , Coeff: 111
low: , 0.43 ft
high: , 2.49 ft , Coeff: 85
low: , 0.56 ft
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S: 		Third Quarter Moon moon phase
Third Quarter Moon
high: , 2.82 ft , Coeff: 107
low: , 0.43 ft
high: , 2.56 ft , Coeff: 90
low: , 0.62 ft
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S: 		Third Quarter Moon moon phase
Third Quarter Moon
high: , 2.72 ft , Coeff: 100
low: , 0.43 ft
high: , 2.66 ft , Coeff: 96
low: , 0.59 ft
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S: 		Third Quarter Moon moon phase
Third Quarter Moon
high: , 2.62 ft , Coeff: 94
low: , 0.36 ft
high: , 2.79 ft , Coeff: 105
low: , 0.56 ft
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S: 		R:
S: 		Third Quarter Moon moon phase
Third Quarter Moon
high: , 2.56 ft , Coeff: 90
low: , 0.3 ft
high: , 2.95 ft , Coeff: 116
low: , 0.43 ft
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S: 		Waning Crescent moon phase
Waning Crescent
high: , 2.53 ft , Coeff: 87
low: , 0.2 ft
high: , 3.15 ft , Coeff: 129
*bold times indicate best fishing times around sunrise or sunset

Fishing Overview Newport News

Newport News, Virginia sits on some of the most productive fishing water in the mid-Atlantic, where the James River meets the lower Chesapeake Bay. The mix of saltwater, brackish, and freshwater gives anglers a year-round lineup of striped bass, red drum, speckled trout, croaker, flounder, catfish, and panfish. Access is excellent, with multiple public piers, shorelines, and ramps along the Newport News waterfront.

Seasonal patterns drive most of the action. In early spring, look upriver and in creeks for warming shallows that draw white perch, yellow perch, and early stripers. Soft plastics on light jigheads, shad darts, and small minnows produce well around creek mouths and channel edges. By late spring, the James River near Newport News becomes a strong producer for blue catfish using cut bait on fish-finder rigs, while croaker, spot, and flounder start showing along the channel ledges and near bridge pilings.

Summer is prime time in Newport News. Night fishing around lighted piers and bridges is extremely effective for croaker, spot, trout, and schoolie stripers. Shrimp, bloodworms, and squid strips on bottom rigs will keep rods bending for bottom species. Work soft paddle-tails and MirrOlure-style plugs along grass edges and riprap for speckled trout and puppy drum on moving tides. When water temperatures peak, focus on deeper structure: bridge pilings, channel drops, and rock piles where current breaks give gamefish an ambush point.

Fall brings some of the most consistent fishing of the year. Cooling water triggers big runs of striped bass, speckled trout, and red drum in the lower James and nearby bay waters. Cast jigs and swimbaits around bait schools marked on sonar or visible on the surface. Troll small diving plugs or bucktail jigs along channel edges for stripers. For trout and drum, target creek mouths, oyster bars, and shoreline points on mid to late stages of the tide, when current concentrates bait.

Winter action centers on deeper, stable water. Blue catfish remain a reliable option in the James River using fresh cut shad, menhaden, or eel on sturdy bottom rigs. Striped bass and speckled trout hold in deeper holes, around bridge spans, and near channel bends; slow down presentations with heavier jigheads and subtle soft plastics close to the bottom.

Habitat variety is a key advantage around Newport News. Anglers can fish:

  • Bridge pilings and rock riprap for stripers, sheepshead, and trout
  • Oyster beds and shell bottom for drum, trout, and flounder
  • Deep channels for croaker, catfish, and migratory stripers
  • Creeks and backwaters for perch, panfish, and juvenile drum

Match your tactics to the tide: moving water almost always outfishes slack. Use lighter leaders and smaller hooks when the water is clear or the bite is finicky, and step up to heavier gear around structure and big cats. Keep a few go-to setups ready — a medium spinning outfit with 10–15 lb braid for trout and drum, a heavier bottom rig rod for cats and croaker, and a jigging or plugging outfit for stripers — and you’ll be well equipped to take advantage of Newport News’ diverse fishing opportunities.

The Best Fishing Spots around Newport News

James River Bridge

A renowned structure spanning the James River, the waters around the James River Bridge produce croaker, spot, speckled trout, red drum, and seasonal striped bass. Spring and fall see strong runs along the pilings and adjacent channel edges, with summer action for bluefish and flounder. Shore anglers work nearby access points and piers, while boaters drift the rips and current seams; it’s a classic tidal estuary setup comparable to Hampton Roads and the lower James River.

Yorktown Beach

On the lower York River, Yorktown Beach offers easy surf and pier-style access to spot, croaker, flounder, and speckled trout, with summer shots at Spanish mackerel and bluefish. Fall runs of striped bass make dawn and dusk productive. Tidal currents and nearby structure fish much like the lower Poquoson River and Hampton Roads confluence.

Grandview Beach

A long, natural strand on the Chesapeake, Grandview’s surf holds red drum (spring/fall), roaming speckled trout, summer bluefish and Spanish mackerel, plus bottom bites for spot and croaker. Sandbars, cuts, and tide swings create classic surf-fishing structure comparable to Buckroe Beach and the mouth of the Back River.

Huntington Park Beach

On the James River shoreline, Huntington Park Beach gives quick access to croaker, spot, schoolie striped bass, and occasional flounder and speckled trout. Current along the groins and drop-offs fishes well on moving tides, much like nearby Lion's Bridge and the approaches to the James River Bridge.

Back River

This shallow estuary in Hampton is a kayak and small-boat favorite for speckled trout, red drum, and summer flounder, with runs of spot, croaker, and bluefish near the mouth. Grass flats, creek mouths, and oyster edges fish well through spring and fall, similar to the lower Poquoson River and flats near Grandview Beach.

Poquoson River

Flowing into the Chesapeake north of Hampton, the Poquoson River features flats and channels that hold speckled trout, red drum, and summer flounder, with bluefish, spot, and croaker roaming the mouths. Work moving tides around marsh points and oyster bars; patterns mirror those in Back River and along Yorktown Beach.

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 James River and the mouth of the York River.

Interactive Fishing Map for the greater Newport News 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 - 11.11943357586km

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.

Batten Bay - 7.60640760757km

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.

Newport News Creek - 2.52996641709km, Leeward Municipal Marina - 4.17026572133km, Hampton Roads - 7.15371395013km, Hampton Marina - 8.83262087213km, Jones Marina - 8.85767794842km, Hampton Creek Marina - 8.94958471327km, Joys Marina - 9.44543259039km, Old Point Comfort Marina - 10.6276850466km, Port of Norfolk - 10.6729376496km

We found a total of 40 potential fishing spots nearby Newport News. 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.

Newport News Creek - 2.52996641709km , Leeward Municipal Marina - 4.17026572133km , James River - 4.48237232883km , East Island - 6.44493811134km , Candy Island - 6.93756298199km , Hampton Roads - 7.15371395013km , Ragged Island - 7.59905288298km , Batten Bay - 7.60640760757km , Ragged Island Creek - 7.72854551725km , Nansemond River - 8.05209596397km , Lake Hampton - 8.08884726685km , Ballard Creek - 8.40308678435km , Waters Creek - 8.44289179952km , Chuckatuck Creek - 8.46627787791km , Lake Maury Dam - 8.52007978968km , Kings Creek - 8.75508034339km , Ballard Marsh - 8.75577505142km , Sunset Creek - 8.7672364446km , Hampton Marina - 8.83262087213km , Jones Marina - 8.85767794842km , Hampton River - 8.88514018318km , Bleakhorn Creek - 8.91634154733km , Hampton Creek Marina - 8.94958471327km , Salters Creek - 8.99746325501km , Streeter Creek - 9.01422434363km , Hoffler Creek - 9.39022744254km , Joys Marina - 9.44543259039km , Winall Creek - 9.60206276653km , Elizabeth River - 9.84350074028km , Newmarket Creek - 9.90757722568km , Brights Creek - 10.14058512446km , Mathews Dam - 10.41105628947km , Muddy Cove - 10.49137496541km , Smith Neck Creek - 10.50893931763km , Herberts Creek - 10.57779472013km , Old Point Comfort Marina - 10.6276850466km , Port of Norfolk - 10.6729376496km , Knotts Creek - 10.98039958538km , Engineer Wharf - 11.11943357586km , Tide Mill Creek - 11.13282875084km

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