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Planning your next fishing trip in Richmond, United States ? Today is a good 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.

Richmond, Virginia offers diverse fishing opportunities on the tidal James River, urban impoundments, and nearby reservoirs, making it a prime destination for anglers in Central Virginia. From trophy blue catfish and hard-fighting smallmouth bass in downtown rapids to stocked trout in park lakes, Richmond fishing combines big-city access with surprisingly wild, productive water. read more...

Some of the best fishing spots near Richmond include: James River, Belle Isle, Deep Bottom Park, Lake Chesdin, Swift Creek Reservoir, Chickahominy River, Appomattox River, 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 14:48 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:
    17%
  • Waxing Crescent - 17% illuminated Waxing Crescent
Next Full Moon in ~11 days on 29th June
  • Distance to earth:
    371,759 km
    Proximity:
    79.7 %
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 Richmond
New Moon
Sun, 14 Jun
Full Moon
Mon, 29 Jun
New Moon
Tue, 14 Jul
Full Moon
Wed, 29 Jul

Solunar Bite Times

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Best fishing times:
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    03:09 am - 05:09 am
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    08:40 am - 10:40 am
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    03:45 pm - 05:45 pm
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    10:50 pm - 12:50 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 Waxing Crescent at 17% lumination. According to the Solunar Theory, today is a good 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 -2 hour and -59 minute. The gray time indicator displays the current local time.
America/New_York • Thu, 18 Jun 13:45 • 37.554, -77.46

Tides Times for Fishing: Thu, 18 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 53 minutes.
Tide Graph
01:52 am 07:08 am 02:39 pm 07:49 pm AM PM 4.04 ft 0.03 ft height hour: 12 2 4 6 8 10 12 2 4 6 8 10 12
Times
Tide Time Height
low 01:52 am 0.23 ft
high 07:08 am 4.04 ft
low 02:39 pm 0.03 ft
high 07:49 pm 3.61 ft
Tide Coefficient at 07:08 am is 140
Tide Coefficient at 07:49 pm is 116
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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Waxing Crescent
low: , 0.23 ft
high: , 4.17 ft , Coeff: 147
low: , -0 ft
high: , 3.61 ft , Coeff: 116
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S: 		Waxing Crescent moon phase
Waxing Crescent
low: , 0.23 ft
high: , 4.04 ft , Coeff: 140
low: , 0.03 ft
high: , 3.61 ft , Coeff: 116
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S: 		Waxing Crescent moon phase
Waxing Crescent
low: , 0.26 ft
high: , 3.87 ft , Coeff: 131
low: , 0.07 ft
high: , 3.64 ft , Coeff: 118
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S: 		First Quarter Moon moon phase
First Quarter Moon
low: , 0.33 ft
high: , 3.67 ft , Coeff: 120
low: , 0.16 ft
high: , 3.67 ft , Coeff: 120
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First Quarter Moon
low: , 0.39 ft
high: , 3.51 ft , Coeff: 111
low: , 0.23 ft
high: , 3.71 ft , Coeff: 122
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S: 		First Quarter Moon moon phase
First Quarter Moon
low: , 0.46 ft
high: , 3.35 ft , Coeff: 102
low: , 0.33 ft
high: , 3.74 ft , Coeff: 124
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S: 		First Quarter Moon moon phase
First Quarter Moon
low: , 0.49 ft
high: , 3.25 ft , Coeff: 97
low: , 0.43 ft
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S: 		Waxing Gibbous moon phase
Waxing Gibbous
high: , 3.77 ft , Coeff: 125
low: , 0.49 ft
high: , 3.15 ft , Coeff: 91
low: , 0.49 ft
*bold times indicate best fishing times around sunrise or sunset

Fishing Overview Richmond

Fishing in Richmond, VA centers on the James River, a nationally known fishery running right through downtown, backed up by a network of park ponds and nearby reservoirs. Anglers can target giant blue catfish, river smallmouth, and spring shad within minutes of the city, with year-round bank and boat access plus excellent kayak water.

Seasonally, Richmond fishing follows the James River’s flow, temperature, and tide patterns. Late winter into early spring is prime time for trophy blue catfish; slow currents and cold water concentrate big fish in deep outside bends and channel edges. March–May, American and hickory shad push upriver toward the fall line around the Richmond Pipeline and downtown bridges, drawing in striped bass and aggressive white perch. By late spring and summer, smallmouth and largemouth bass action picks up in the riffles, ledges, and wood cover from Bosher’s Dam through the urban rapids, while night-fishing for catfish stays productive in the tidal stretches below the city. Fall brings a strong bite for bass, crappie, and perch as baitfish school up in creek mouths and along rock edges.

Richmond’s water is a mix of tidal river, rocky shoals, and still-water ponds. Above the fall line, the James is a classic smallmouth river with boulder gardens, ledges, and deep pockets; target current seams, eddies behind rock piles, and undercut banks. In the tidal stretch below downtown, expect deeper channels, mud flats, and drop-offs—ideal for big blue cats, gar, and stripers when salinity and flow are right. City and county parks offer additional options: lakes like Shields Lake, Bryan Park, and nearby county ponds hold bass, crappie, sunfish, and stocked trout in cooler months.

Techniques should match both season and section of river. For blue catfish, most local anglers rely on cut bait—fresh gizzard shad, alewife, or menhaden—fished on fish-finder rigs with 3–8 oz sinkers to hold bottom on the tide. Focus on channel edges, deep bends, and the downstream side of bridge pilings. For the shad run, small shad darts, spoons, and 1/16–1/8 oz jigheads in chartreuse, pink, and gold, fished on light spinning or fly tackle, excel when cast slightly upstream and worked through the current seams.

For bass around Richmond, soft plastic craws, tubes, and ned rigs in natural green and brown tones produce consistently in the rocky upper river, while spinnerbaits and squarebill crankbaits shine around stained, higher water. In summer, work topwater walkers and poppers early and late along shoreline grass, laydowns, and current breaks. Crappie and perch relate to brush piles, submerged timber, and dock pilings in the slower stretches and ponds; 1/32–1/16 oz jigs tipped with small plastics or minnows are reliable producers.

Richmond is highly bank-fishable—bridges, riverside parks, and greenways give access to productive water without a boat. For boats and kayaks, launch near downtown to fish the fall line or downstream ramps to probe deeper tidal holes. Pay close attention to river levels, tide charts, and water clarity; small shifts in flow can reposition fish on the James River, and timing your trip around stable water and key tide phases dramatically improves catch rates.

The Best Fishing Spots around Richmond

James River

Flowing through downtown, the James River is Richmond’s signature fishery with trophy blue catfish, seasonal striped bass and American/hickory shad runs in spring, plus smallmouth bass, longnose gar, and carp around rocks and eddies; summer nights and winter cold snaps both shine for big cats, while shoreline access spans parks like Belle Isle, Pony Pasture Rapids Park, and ramps at Ancarrow’s Landing.

Belle Isle

This popular James River island features boulder fields, runs, and pools ideal for smallmouth bass, sunfish, and spring shad; low flows reveal prime wading lanes for finesse presentations, while deeper pockets hold carp and gar; it’s a classic urban shore spot with easy access and views of the fall line, with alternative access at Pony Pasture Rapids Park for similar water.

Deep Bottom Park

Situated on a broad tidal stretch of the James, Deep Bottom Park is known for trophy blue catfish on cut bait along channel edges, plus seasonal white perch, shad, and occasional stripers; shore fishing is solid along access areas and the pier, while boats probe drop-offs, confluences, and wood for steady action from spring through winter.

Lake Chesdin

A sprawling impoundment southwest of Richmond, Lake Chesdin offers strong largemouth bass fishing with spring prespawn around coves and grass, abundant crappie on brush and bridges, and summer/fall action for blue catfish and white perch; shore access is available at parks and causeways, while boats work points, timber, and creek arms; compare to Swift Creek Reservoir for closer suburban options.

Swift Creek Reservoir

This suburban reservoir in Chesterfield produces consistent largemouth bass (spring spawn and fall shad bites), dependable crappie around docks and brush, and summertime channel/blue catfish; kayak and small-boat anglers excel along grass lines and coves, while limited shoreline spots can still yield bass on plastics and crappie on minnows or jigs.

Chickahominy River

East of Richmond, the tidal Chickahominy features cypress-lined backwaters with largemouth bass (notably strong spring and early summer), plentiful crappie, and bowfin, plus runs of shad and occasional stripers nearer the confluence; boats flip pads and wood, while bank anglers target landings and park areas; it pairs well with the main James River for mixed itineraries.

Appomattox River

South of Richmond, the Appomattox offers a mix of rocky runs and tidal pools holding smallmouth bass in the upper reaches and blue/flathead catfish, crappie, and seasonal shad downstream near Hopewell; shore anglers work parks and trails around Colonial Heights and Petersburg, while boats drift deeper channels and target current breaks.

Interactive Fishing Map for the greater Richmond area

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

Upper Sheilds Lake Dam - 1.97796410393km , Vepco Flash Board Dam - 2.72796883492km , Hollywood Power Plant Dam - 2.81262314912km , Browns Island - 2.81323369279km , Byrd Park Canal Dam - 2.97710354679km , Bacons Quarter Branch - 3.29437003976km , Mayos Island - 3.60321162692km , Powhite Creek - 3.86334368737km , Walker Creek - 4.26690552885km , Williams Island Dam - 4.3825056023km , Youngs Pond Dam - 4.95991211575km , Jordans Branch - 4.98159024036km , Gillie Creek - 5.16241248333km , Williams Island - 5.52651661379km , Trumpet Branch - 6.02558124898km , Almond Creek - 6.71331015082km , North Run - 6.84796260037km , Little Westham Creek - 6.88632096071km , University Commons Dam - 7.27034352395km , Flippen Creek - 7.27651998215km , Lake Page Dam - 7.45385356168km , Three Chopt Estate Dam - 7.554362582km , Broad Rock Creek - 7.60870666492km , Upham Brook - 7.75305955951km , Horse Creek - 7.83173328021km , Thorpe Branch - 7.85771990313km , Rock Creek Park Dam - 8.52885921083km , Westham Creek - 8.87756269044km , Gillies Creek Dam - 9.08362973351km , Bosher Dam - 10.18891018366km , Brandy Branch - 10.31068812617km , Falling Creek Filtration Plant Dam - 10.40354460022km , Lake Cherokee Dam - 10.46305654636km , East Branch Tuckahoe Creek - 10.58708739631km , Hobby Hill Dam - 10.93071654365km , Pocoshock Creek - 11.14372365863km , Hungary Creek - 11.16190281858km , Westbury Lake Dam - 11.50852507403km , Spray Dam - 11.77969520118km , Napiers and Savage Dam - 11.81841869896km

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