Today's Best Fishing & Tide Times for
Suffolk, United States 🇺🇸

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Planning your next fishing trip in Suffolk, 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 Suffolk, VA centers around the vast freshwater of Lake Drummond, the cypress-studded creeks of the Great Dismal Swamp, and a network of rivers and reservoirs loaded with bass, crappie, catfish, and bream. Anglers target both numbers and trophies in these productive blackwater systems using a mix of power-fishing and finesse approaches. With easy access from Hampton Roads, Suffolk offers diverse, year‑round fishing opportunities for boat, kayak, and bank anglers. read more...

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Sun and Moon Times

The sun will be at it's highest point at . Today we have 14:36 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 Suffolk
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:
    03:14 am - 05:14 am
  • minor Time:
    08:10 am - 10:10 am
  • major Time:
    03:34 pm - 05:34 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 -24 minute. The gray time indicator displays the current local time.
America/New_York • Thu, 4 Jun 02:49 • 36.728, -76.585

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 5 hours and 19 minutes.
Tide Graph
01:42 am 08:09 am 02:11 pm 07:59 pm AM PM 4.07 ft 0.52 ft height hour: 12 2 4 6 8 10 12 2 4 6 8 10 12
Times
Tide Time Height
high 01:42 am 4.07 ft
low 08:09 am 0.52 ft
high 02:11 pm 3.41 ft
low 07:59 pm 0.66 ft
Tide Coefficient at 01:42 am is 111
Tide Coefficient at 02:11 pm is 80
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.
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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: , 4.17 ft , Coeff: 115
low: , 0.46 ft
high: , 3.41 ft , Coeff: 80
low: , 0.56 ft
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S: 		Waning Gibbous moon phase
Waning Gibbous
high: , 4.07 ft , Coeff: 111
low: , 0.52 ft
high: , 3.41 ft , Coeff: 80
low: , 0.66 ft
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S: 		R:
S: 		Waning Gibbous moon phase
Waning Gibbous
high: , 3.97 ft , Coeff: 106
low: , 0.56 ft
high: , 3.44 ft , Coeff: 82
low: , 0.72 ft
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S: 		Third Quarter Moon moon phase
Third Quarter Moon
high: , 3.87 ft , Coeff: 102
low: , 0.56 ft
high: , 3.51 ft , Coeff: 85
low: , 0.79 ft
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S: 		Third Quarter Moon moon phase
Third Quarter Moon
high: , 3.74 ft , Coeff: 95
low: , 0.56 ft
high: , 3.64 ft , Coeff: 91
low: , 0.79 ft
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S: 		Third Quarter Moon moon phase
Third Quarter Moon
high: , 3.64 ft , Coeff: 91
low: , 0.49 ft
high: , 3.84 ft , Coeff: 100
low: , 0.69 ft
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S: 		R:
S: 		Third Quarter Moon moon phase
Third Quarter Moon
high: , 3.54 ft , Coeff: 86
low: , 0.39 ft
high: , 4.07 ft , Coeff: 111
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S: 		Waning Crescent moon phase
Waning Crescent
low: , 0.56 ft
high: , 3.48 ft , Coeff: 83
low: , 0.26 ft
high: , 4.33 ft , Coeff: 123
*bold times indicate best fishing times around sunrise or sunset

Fishing Overview Suffolk

Suffolk, Virginia fishing revolves around tannic, cypress-lined waters that grow big bass, slab crappie, and heavyweight catfish. Key fisheries include Lake Cohoon, Lake Meade, Lake Kilby, Western Branch Reservoir, Lake Prince, and nearby Lake Drummond in the Great Dismal Swamp. These blackwater lakes are loaded with stumps, standing timber, creek channels, and shallow flats that fish use differently through the seasons.

Spring is prime time across Suffolk’s reservoirs. As water climbs into the 50s, prespawn largemouth bass stack on channel swings, secondary points, and the first hard cover near coves. Target them with medium-diving crankbaits in shad or craw colors, 3/8–1/2 oz spinnerbaits with double willow blades, and compact jigs pitched to cypress knees and laydowns. As temperatures reach the 60s, bass fan beds in protected pockets; weightless soft stickbaits, Texas-rigged creature baits, and floating worms in junebug or watermelon produce well in the stained water. Crappie move shallow too—fish brush, docks, and flooded bushes with 1/32–1/16 oz marabou or tube jigs under a fixed float, keeping presentations slow and tight to cover.

Summer heat pushes fish to deeper structure and shade. At Cohoon, Meade, and Western Branch, focus on main-lake points, submerged roadbeds, and channel breaks in 10–20 feet. Deep-diving crankbaits, Carolina rigs, and drop shots with straight-tail worms excel when bass suspend off structure. Early and late, work topwaters—buzzbaits, walking baits, and popping frogs—over grass edges and around cypress trees, especially after calm, humid nights. Catfish activity peaks after dark: anchor or slow-drift cut shad, bluegill chunks, or chicken liver along channel bends and deeper flats. Use heavier gear and circle hooks to handle big blue and flathead catfish that inhabit these systems.

Fall brings baitfish shallow and triggers aggressive feeding. Watch for schooling activity over main-lake flats and wind-blown banks; lipless crankbaits, small swimbaits, and chrome topwaters cover water quickly. As water cools into the 60s and 50s, bass slide back to transition areas—creek mouths, secondary points, and brush piles in 6–12 feet. Mix reaction baits with slower presentations like jigs and Texas rigs to pick off neutral fish. Crappie regroup on mid-depth brush; vertically jig small plastics or minnows directly over cover, keeping line tight to detect light bites.

Winter fishing in Suffolk is often overlooked but can be steady. Focus on the deepest available structure: main channel drops, the ends of long points, and timber on the edge of creek channels. Present small jigs, shaky heads, and blade baits slowly near bottom for bass. Crappie stack into tight schools—they’re best targeted with vertical minnows or tiny jigs on light line, moving just enough to stay over marks on your electronics. Catfish remain catchable on fresh cut bait fished right on the drop-offs.

Tactically, success in Suffolk’s dark, tannic water often comes down to profile and vibration. Use darker plastics, chartreuse accents, and baits that thump or rattle to help fish locate them. Fluorocarbon line helps with sensitivity when probing deep structure, while heavier braid excels around timber and cypress roots. For bank and kayak anglers, work accessible shoreline points, public ramps, and riprap, making fan casts and adjusting lure depth until you contact fish. With a methodical approach tailored to each season, Suffolk’s reservoirs consistently reward anglers with quality bass, panfish, and catfish.

Interactive Fishing Map for the greater Suffolk 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.

Constance Wharf Park and Marina - 1.2708106284km , Trotman Wharf - 10.37298441028km , Fergusons Wharf Light - 11.27379988827km

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 2 main harbours in this area.

Constance Wharf Park and Marina - 1.2708106284km, Bradys Marina - 7.0096165651km

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

Constance Wharf Park and Marina - 1.2708106284km , Lake Kilby Dam - 1.69200082804km , Shingle Creek - 1.96419055486km , Buzzard Island - 2.06663796782km , Lake Mead Dam - 2.0819795614km , Pitchkettle Creek - 3.81843084686km , Burnetts Mill Creek - 4.12680474711km , Speights Run Dam - 4.26149669362km , Lake Cohoon Dam - 4.87687799986km , Rountree South Dam - 5.15270809015km , Speights Run - 6.02130491079km , Brights Dam - 6.49110598655km , Rountree North Dam - 6.55223200336km , Issac Walton Dam - 6.98169648062km , Western Branch Nansemond River - 6.9834577186km , Bradys Marina - 7.0096165651km , Godwin-Culpepper Dam - 7.0219963994km , Western Branch Dam - 8.06350639538km , Cohoon Creek - 8.50111923999km , Wilroy Swamp - 8.9892975258km , Eley Swamp - 9.29856144344km , Lake Prince Dam - 9.38516559884km , Dumpling Island - 9.47797466781km , Star Creek - 9.59701385295km , Wilroy Cove - 10.13322773273km , Oyster House Creek - 10.2584644493km , Trotman Wharf - 10.37298441028km , Council Swamp - 10.85124930833km , Fergusons Wharf Light - 11.27379988827km , Cypress Swamp - 11.47062532101km , Cross Swamp - 11.62534638867km , Shackley Island - 11.81516645533km , Riddick Pond - 12.14313570295km , Janes Swamp - 12.24269074873km , Carbell Swamp - 12.72784180001km , Lake Burnt Mills Dam - 12.91402744106km , Daughtrey Pocoson - 13.05118620836km , Raby Pocoson (historical) - 13.76202323464km , Norfleet Pond - 14.03749707901km , Quaker Neck Creek - 14.46696278507km

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