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Planning your next fishing trip in Winchester, United States ? Today is a poor 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 in Winchester, Virginia centers on the Shenandoah Valley’s creeks, farm ponds, and nearby reservoirs that hold quality bass, trout, catfish, and panfish. Anglers around Winchester tap into the North Fork Shenandoah River, Lake Frederick, and stocked trout streams for year-round freshwater action. Whether you prefer bank fishing, kayaking, or small-boat tactics, Winchester offers diverse, productive fisheries within a short drive of town. read more...

Sun and Moon Times

The sun will be at it's highest point at . Today we have 14:58 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.
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  • Visibility:
    84%
  • Waxing Gibbous - 84% illuminated Waxing Gibbous
Next Full Moon in ~4 days on 29th June
  • Distance to earth:
    401,654 km
    Proximity:
    9.5 %
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 Winchester
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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    01:21 am - 03:21 am
  • major Time:
    08:49 am - 10:49 am
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    04:17 pm - 06:17 pm
  • major Time:
    09:20 pm - 11:20 pm
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). The center shows the current moon phase which is a Waxing Gibbous at 84% lumination. According to the Solunar Theory, today is a poor 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 -4 hour and -10 minute. The gray time indicator displays the current local time.
America/New_York • Thu, 25 Jun 13:06 • 39.186, -78.163
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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
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*bold times indicate best fishing times around sunrise or sunset

Fishing Overview Winchester

Fishing around Winchester, VA is driven by a mix of small reservoirs, farm ponds, and the Shenandoah River system. Most anglers focus on nearby Lake Frederick, Lake Holiday (for those with access), the North Fork Shenandoah River, and stocked trout waters scattered through Frederick and neighboring counties. The variety of water types means you can shift tactics with the seasons and stay on fish all year.

Spring is prime time for bass and crappie near Winchester. As water temps climb into the 50s, target pre-spawn largemouth bass on Lake Frederick with suspending jerkbaits, 3–4 inch swimbaits, and finesse jigs worked along secondary points and the first drops outside shallow coves. On the North Fork Shenandoah, smallmouth bass slide up onto gravel bars and current seams; 3-inch tubes, small Ned rigs, and 1/8 oz hair jigs in green pumpkin or brown are consistent producers. Crappie stack around brush piles, laydowns, and old creek channels—vertical jig small marabou jigs or minnows just above the fish you mark on electronics.

Summer around Winchester is about beating the heat. On clear lakes like Frederick, bass pull offshore; graph for bait and isolated cover on points and humps, then work drop-shot rigs, Carolina rigs, and deep-running crankbaits through the 12–25 ft zone. Early and late in the day, throw topwaters—walking baits, poppers, and hollow frogs—over grass and shallow wood. On the Shenandoah, float fishing is extremely effective: fan-cast small topwater poppers, Whopper Ploppers, or 1/4 oz spinnerbaits to boulders, eddies, and flooded grass. Catfish become active on deeper river bends and lake channels at night; soak fresh cut bait on simple slip-sinker rigs.

Fall brings some of the best multi-species fishing near Winchester. Bass and walleye key on bait schools on main-lake points and windy shorelines. Crankbaits and 3–4 inch paddle-tail swimbaits in shad colors excel when you cover water. On the Shenandoah, smallmouth feed heavily before winter—drag football jigs, compact craw baits, or grubs across rocky flats. Panfish slide back to mid-depth brush; slip floats with small jigs or live worms are ideal for kids and beginners.

Winter calls for slower, tighter presentations. On deep lakes, look for bait balls near the dam or steep bluff banks and drop vertically with spoons or blade baits for bass and the occasional walleye. Downsize to subtle plastics on light heads, fished almost painfully slow along bottom. In the river, target deeper wintering holes and soften your approach: small hair jigs, 2.5–3 inch finesse plastics, and natural colors out-fish flashy baits in cold, clear water.

Tactical tips for Winchester waters include fishing early and late for pressured bass, downsizing line in clear water (6–8 lb fluorocarbon for finesse, 10–12 lb for moving baits), and paying attention to water color. After rains, slightly stained conditions on the Shenandoah often trigger the best bite—switch to chartreuse/white spinnerbaits, black/blue jigs, and louder topwaters. In the lakes, finding subtle offshore structure—small rock piles, isolated brush, or a single stump on a point—can be more important than the specific lure you throw. Keep a simple but proven spread of baits and rotate through them until you match what Winchester’s fish want that day.

Interactive Fishing Map for the greater Winchester area

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

Sheppard Dam - 5.94105767086km , Stribling Run - 6.59690819937km , Hiatt Run - 6.82228388735km , Ash Hollow Run - 6.8319657946km , Isaac Run - 7.20346947897km , Redbud Run - 7.53874305352km , Sulphur Spring Run - 7.59159016045km , Poplar Run - 7.78109603199km , Dry Marsh Run - 8.0380591394km , Hoge Run - 8.33090476718km , Buffalo Lick Run - 8.54918353376km , Izaak Walton Park Pond Dam - 8.56428854757km , Clearbrook Run - 8.88544512626km , Butler Dam - 9.40391642517km , Lakeside Lake Dam - 9.58868446881km , Parish Run - 9.80060940296km , Bear Run - 9.8432478684km , Lake Saint Clair Dam - 10.68002808881km , Wrights Run - 10.97807771944km , Hot Run - 10.98973403352km , Bucher Run - 11.24734438135km , Stephens Park Dam - 12.59497715668km , Gough Run - 12.65697327626km , White Run - 12.65697327626km , Lehmans Dam - 12.92310682259km , Wolf Spring Run - 12.93301916825km , High View Manor Dam - 13.45447350009km , Isaacs Creek - 13.4642564803km , Tavenner Run - 13.55166292496km , Hogue Creek - 14.01999631556km , Preffitt Run - 14.39356504492km , Westbrook Run - 14.62621964653km , Keckley Run - 14.64823890493km , Coyle Run - 15.07230999489km , Meadowlake Dam - 15.17662336112km , Duncan Run - 15.39432630499km , Page Brook - 15.81363968663km , Roseville Run - 15.84501132572km , Wheatlands Dam - 15.9743470216km , Unimin Tailings Dam - 15.98768592193km

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