How to use our fishing calendar
Planning your next fishing trip in Staunton, United States ? Today is a average day for fishing. Our comprehensive fishing almanac combines our popular solunar tables, moon times, sunrise and sunset times, 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 forecast calendar section to sync bite times with major weather changes.
- 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 Staunton, Virginia centers on the cold, clear trout streams of the Shenandoah Valley and the warmwater reaches of the North and South Rivers. Anglers target stocked and wild trout in spring-fed creeks, plus smallmouth bass, largemouth bass, catfish, and sunfish in nearby rivers, ponds, and small lakes, using everything from fly rods to ultralight spinning tackle. read more...
Sun and Moon Times
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Visibility:92%
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Distance to earth:405,315 kmProximity:0.9 %
Moon Phases for Staunton
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minor Time:02:06 am - 04:06 am
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major Time:10:01 am - 12:01 pm
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minor Time:05:56 pm - 07:56 pm
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major Time:10:23 pm - 12:23 am
Current Fishing Weather
Wind Speed and Direction
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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
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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
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Fishing Overview Staunton
Staunton, Virginia fishing is built around classic Shenandoah Valley trout water and easily reached warmwater rivers. Within a short drive you’ll find the North River, South River, Middle River, and a network of spring-fed creeks, plus farm ponds and small impoundments that hold bass and panfish. Success here comes from matching tactics to each water’s character and the fast-changing seasons.
Trout are the headline draw around Staunton. In late winter and early spring, stocked rainbow and brown trout feed heavily during warming spells. Focus on deeper pools and slow runs with small in-line spinners, 1/16–1/8 oz marabou or hair jigs, and live baits drifted close to bottom. Fly anglers do well nymphing with size 14–18 Pheasant Tails, Hare’s Ears, and small stoneflies under an indicator, adding a bit of split shot to reach the strike zone in chilly flows.
By mid-spring, hatches ramp up on clearer creeks and the freestone reaches of the North and South Rivers. On mild afternoons, watch for mayflies and caddis; trout often slide into riffle tails and seams. Size 14–18 dry flies, parachute patterns, and soft hackles swung through the current can be deadly. In stained water after spring rains, switch to larger, darker streamers and cover bank cuts, logjams, and any in-stream boulder that breaks current.
Summer trout fishing near Staunton shifts to a low-water, stealth game. Concentrate on early mornings, late evenings, and shaded stretches with good groundwater influence. Ultralight spinning gear with 4 lb test and tiny single-hook spinners, or fly rods rigged with terrestrials—ants, beetles, and small hoppers—draw strikes when insects are drifting off the banks. Approach from downstream, keep wading noise and false casts to a minimum, and target faster oxygenated riffles and the heads of pools.
Warmwater options shine from late spring through fall. The North, South, and Middle Rivers provide strong smallmouth bass, rock bass, and sunfish action. Look for smallmouth on gravel bars, around riffle drops, and along chunk rock banks. Productive lures include 3–4 inch soft-plastic grubs, Ned rigs, small crankbaits, and topwater walkers or poppers at dawn and dusk. Fly anglers score with size 4–8 streamers, Clouser Minnows, and foam poppers worked tight to current seams and eddies.
Nearby ponds and small lakes around Staunton hold largemouth bass, bluegill, crappie, and channel catfish. In spring, target bass along emerging weedlines and shallow wood with weightless soft plastics and compact jigs. By summer, shift to early-morning topwater over submerged vegetation and slow-rolled spinnerbaits along drop-offs. For panfish, simple float-and-worm or small jig-and-grub setups around docks and brush produce consistent action, especially for youth and beginners.
Fall is one of the most consistent periods region-wide. Cooling water pushes trout and bass to feed aggressively. On trout water, larger streamers and attractor nymphs in brighter colors often outperform delicate imitations. River smallmouth chase crankbaits and spinnerbaits burned across rock flats, and subtle bottom-contact baits excel on sunny, high-pressure days. As winter approaches, slow presentations, lighter line, and a focus on deeper pools and wintering holes become the keys to dependable Staunton-area fishing.
Interactive Fishing Map for the greater Staunton area
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.
Camp Shenandoah Dam - 13.55529694094km
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.
Porterfield Run - 18.57376564019km
We found a total of 40 potential fishing spots nearby Staunton. 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.
Asylum Creek - 1.3264240327km , Poague Run - 5.92902588248km , Barterbrook Branch - 7.43339421081km , Folly Mills Creek - 7.84430157238km , Eidson Creek - 8.25668205079km , Smoky Row Creek - 8.34547184779km , Bell Creek - 8.61814316215km , Falling Spring Run - 9.32532467641km , Jennings Branch - 9.35286054672km , Whisky Creek - 10.39215626233km , Moffett Creek - 10.49057538753km , East Dry Branch - 11.04827692554km , Smithleigh Dam - 12.26786073159km , Elk Run - 12.53672551957km , Meadow Run - 13.0145878393km , Christians Creek - 13.10545394815km , Coleytown Run - 13.51200302249km , Camp Shenandoah Dam - 13.55529694094km , Wood Dam - 13.7244353137km , Loves Run - 14.24211441127km , McKittricks Branch - 14.43068971683km , South River Number Seven Dam - 14.73112177129km , Hattons Pond - 14.83599932084km , Pine Run - 15.22518640016km , Swoope Run - 15.75495628298km , Coles Run - 15.8526505348km , North Fork McKittricks Branch - 15.96889674213km , Kennedy Creek - 16.00618266922km , Poor Creek - 16.25857371349km , Lower Wallace Dam - 16.60237492959km , Deep Pond Run - 16.68317244325km , Roaring Run - 16.71637350814km , Canada Run - 16.80737954885km , Lake Quarles - 17.12258982676km , Upper Wallace Dam - 17.44611201263km , South River Number Six Dam - 18.05272301675km , Gum Springs Branch - 18.27546773479km , Porterfield Run - 18.57376564019km , Elliott Springs Run - 18.74820955371km , Inch Branch - 18.76402962677km
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