Today's Best Fishing Times for
Wytheville, United States ðŸ‡ºðŸ‡¸

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Planning your next fishing trip in Wytheville, 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.

Wytheville, Virginia offers diverse freshwater fishing opportunities with quick access to the New River, Rural Retreat Lake, small mountain streams and nearby reservoirs. Anglers target everything from trophy smallmouth bass and muskie to stocked trout, crappie and catfish amid classic Blue Ridge mountain scenery. Whether you prefer wading rivers, bank fishing lakes or exploring back‑road creeks, the Wytheville area is a productive and underrated fishing destination. read more...

Sun and Moon Times

The sun will be at it's highest point at . Today we have 14:44 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:
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  • Visibility:
    67%
  • First Quarter Moon - 67% illuminated First Quarter Moon
Next Full Moon in ~6 days on 29th June
  • Distance to earth:
    394,857 km
    Proximity:
    25.4 %
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 Wytheville
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:
  • minor Time:
    12:45 am - 02:45 am
  • major Time:
    07:33 am - 09:33 am
  • minor Time:
    02:21 pm - 04:21 pm
  • major Time:
    08:04 pm - 10:04 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 First Quarter Moon at 67% 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. Today some bite times coincide with sunrise or sunset. Those will be particularly good times for fishing and are indicated by sun icons. The next best fishing time will be tomorrow. The gray time indicator displays the current local time.
America/New_York • Tue, 23 Jun 23:43 • 36.948, -81.085
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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 Wytheville

Fishing around Wytheville, VA centers on the New River corridor, Rural Retreat Lake, and a web of cool mountain streams plus farm ponds. The New River is the primary draw, renowned for consistently producing quality smallmouth bass, with muskie, walleye, and catfish as key bonus targets. Within a short drive of town, anglers can shift from big river structure to quiet stillwater and narrow trout creeks, giving Wytheville visitors options in any season or weather pattern.

Seasonal patterns drive success here. In spring, rising flows and warming water on the New River push smallmouth shallow onto rocky flats and current breaks; suspending jerkbaits, small swimbaits, and 3–4 inch tubes in green pumpkin or smoke colors excel. Muskie become more active as water temps climb into the 50s—focus on slow, deliberate presentations with big glide baits and jerkbaits near deeper banks and mid‑river eddies. Rural Retreat Lake and similar lakes around Wythe County turn on for crappie and largemouth bass in April and May; fish stage around brush, standing timber, and riprap, hitting small jigs and minnows under slip floats.

Summer fishing near Wytheville often means early and late low‑light windows on the New River. Smallmouth slide to mid‑river ledges and deeper boulders during the day; target current seams and shade with Ned rigs, compact football jigs, and 3-inch grubs. Topwater action can be excellent at dawn and dusk with walking baits and buzzbaits along grass lines and rocky points. Walleye hold near deeper runs below shoals—vertical jigging soft plastics or drifting live bait through the heads and tails of pools is productive. On lakes, look for bass and panfish to relate to weedlines, docks, and submerged brush; finesse worms, wacky rigs, and small spinnerbaits are reliable producers.

Fall may be the most consistent time for Wytheville fishing. Cooling water pushes bait and game fish shallower; smallmouth feed heavily on crayfish and minnows, making squarebill crankbaits, spinnerbaits, and flukes excellent search tools along rocky banks and island heads. Muskie anglers see a strong uptick in follows and strikes as these fish fatten for winter—burn bucktails over weed edges early, then slow down with rubber baits and big crankbaits as water temps drop. Crappie school tighter on channels and brush in area lakes; vertical jigging over marked structure is a high‑percentage approach.

Winter fishing is more technical but can be rewarding for patient anglers. On the New River, smallmouth stack in slower, deeper pools; downsize to hair jigs, small tubes, and blade baits fished painfully slow near bottom. Walleye move on predictable cold‑water runs below major shoals, where dragging jigs with soft plastics or using minnows just off bottom shines. Trout streams within a short drive of Wytheville fish well on mild winter days—drift small nymphs, eggs, and single‑hook spinners through deeper pools and current transitions.

Habitat and tactical tips are straightforward. On the river, prioritize:

  • Seams where fast water meets slow water
  • Large boulders, submerged ledges, and undercut banks
  • Island heads and tails, especially with mixed rock and gravel

Use a medium or medium‑light spinning outfit with 10–15 lb braid to a fluorocarbon leader for smallmouth and walleye; step up to heavy gear and 80 lb braid for muskie to handle large lures and heavy current. In lakes like Rural Retreat, work the primary points, old creek channels, and visible brush. Electronics help, but simply fan‑casting around points, dam faces, and any wood cover will quickly reveal active depth zones.

Bank anglers near Wytheville do well with simple rigs: slip‑float setups for crappie and bluegill, Carolina rigs or bottom rigs with cut bait for catfish, and small in‑line spinners or 1/8 oz jigs for multi‑species action. Pack a mix of natural, crawfish‑colored, and shad‑pattern baits to match the prevailing forage, and be ready to adjust your depth and retrieve speed as the New River and local lakes shift with seasons and flows.

Interactive Fishing Map for the greater Wytheville area

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

South Fork - 4.74461507555km , Venrick Run - 4.82525716535km , Tate Run - 4.885510409km , Saint Lukes Fork - 5.24318602062km , Muskrat Branch - 5.27620552398km , Stuffle Run - 5.34102143096km , Sally Run - 8.44930964542km , Hutson Branch - 9.87944982122km , Creed Branch - 10.3952384702km , Surrat Branch - 10.70739643926km , Eastwood Branch - 11.00784008388km , Dungeon Branch - 11.04206618917km , Grippy Branch - 11.06611354304km , East Fork Stony Fork - 11.48083334589km , Polly Branch - 11.56692072276km , McGavock Run - 11.76434688311km , Slate Spring Branch - 12.32997089047km , Bob King Branch - 12.42026861604km , Thorn Branch - 12.4798708505km , Henley Creek - 12.72795308058km , Waterfall Branch - 12.87474521058km , Cook Branch - 12.95710536432km , West Fork Miller Creek - 13.53873278411km , Francis Mill Creek - 13.96145272241km , Hungry Mother Dam - 14.94786580896km , Chaney Branch - 14.97286136033km , Collins Cove - 15.02250756858km , Thorn Creek - 15.25020529519km , Brown Lick Branch - 15.32765345055km , Poletown Branch - 15.63748629185km , Gullion Fork Fishing Ponds - 16.31832197596km , Graham Branch - 16.32999014556km , Huddle Branch - 17.10018105675km , Powder Mill Branch - 17.84552925907km , Gullion Fork - 17.9374978038km , Crab Orchard Creek Dam - 18.09104637823km , Buddle Branch - 18.4976369864km , Rural Retreat Dam - 19.07568085359km , Bowen Branch - 19.0821485081km , Galena Creek - 19.33972957886km

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