Fishing Overview for 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
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 Poquoson River
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average Day
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major Time:03:13 am - 05:13 am
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minor Time:08:08 am - 10:08 am
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major Time:03:33 pm - 05:33 pm
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minor Time:10:59 pm - 12:59 am
Tides Times for Fishing: Thu, 4 Jun
Tide Clock
Tide Graph
Times
| Tide | Time | Height |
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| low | 06:40 am | 0.33 ft |
| high | 12:27 pm | 2.13 ft |
| low | 06:30 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:
, 2.13 ft
, Coeff: 82
low:
, 0.36 ft
high:
, 2.56 ft
, Coeff: 115
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R: S: |
Waning Gibbous |
low:
, 0.33 ft
high:
, 2.13 ft
, Coeff: 82
low:
, 0.43 ft
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Waning Gibbous |
high:
, 2.49 ft
, Coeff: 110
low:
, 0.36 ft
high:
, 2.13 ft
, Coeff: 82
low:
, 0.49 ft
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Third Quarter Moon |
high:
, 2.4 ft
, Coeff: 102
low:
, 0.36 ft
high:
, 2.2 ft
, Coeff: 88
low:
, 0.52 ft
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Third Quarter Moon |
high:
, 2.33 ft
, Coeff: 97
low:
, 0.36 ft
high:
, 2.26 ft
, Coeff: 92
low:
, 0.52 ft
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Third Quarter Moon |
high:
, 2.26 ft
, Coeff: 92
low:
, 0.33 ft
high:
, 2.4 ft
, Coeff: 102
low:
, 0.46 ft
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Third Quarter Moon |
high:
, 2.2 ft
, Coeff: 88
low:
, 0.26 ft
high:
, 2.53 ft
, Coeff: 112
low:
, 0.36 ft
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Waning Crescent |
high:
, 2.17 ft
, Coeff: 85
low:
, 0.16 ft
high:
, 2.72 ft
, Coeff: 127
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Interactive Fishing Map for the greater Poquoson 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 3 wharf(s) in this area.
Rens Wharf - 3.75094349338km , Slates Wharf - 5.06754337941km , Amorys Wharf - 8.36845860266km
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 4 beaches and bays in this area.
Sandy Bay - 2.13101680731km , Bay Tree Creek - 2.237302091km , Lloyd Bay - 2.80692074967km , Floyds Bay - 3.49352833038km
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 3 main harbours in this area.
York Haven Marina - 2.71576565452km, Thomas Marina - 2.88491124186km, Dare Marina - 3.68153381625km
We found a total of 40 potential fishing spots nearby Poquoson 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.
Poquoson River - 0km , Bennett Creek - 1.00790591913km , Chisman Creek - 1.4536708901km , Cow Island - 1.77135998459km , Lyons Creek - 1.93746464101km , Cabin Creek - 1.95014166819km , Sandy Bay - 2.13101680731km , Willett Cove - 2.22742704336km , Marsh Island - 2.22974801337km , Bay Tree Creek - 2.237302091km , Hodges Cove - 2.34403534955km , Boathouse Creek - 2.57546064966km , Rock Creek - 2.71490460651km , York Haven Marina - 2.71576565452km , Blacksnake Island - 2.76472086651km , Lloyd Bay - 2.80692074967km , Thomas Marina - 2.88491124186km , White House Cove - 2.96166359266km , Sheep Island - 3.1071854974km , Floyds Bay - 3.49352833038km , Dare Marina - 3.68153381625km , Rens Wharf - 3.75094349338km , Easton Cove - 3.79960389715km , Patricks Creek - 3.90109987298km , Hunters Creek - 4.45516919236km , Quarter March Creek - 5.0092868461km , Claxton Creek - 5.01971459233km , Slates Wharf - 5.06754337941km , Whalebone Island - 5.6249421234km , Goodwin Islands - 5.92760036489km , Big Salt Marsh - 6.22502648872km , Topping Creek - 6.31398023463km , Brick Kiln Creek - 6.36947612112km , Oak Island - 6.65057966764km , Watts Creek - 6.82833568451km , Harwoods Mill Dam - 7.33933712484km , Fire Pine Creek - 7.89430322688km , Fore Landing Creek - 8.26394387878km , Amorys Wharf - 8.36845860266km , Gum Hammock Creek - 8.37971002984km
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