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Beckley, United States ðŸ‡ºðŸ‡¸

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Planning your next fishing trip in Beckley, 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 Beckley, West Virginia centers around the New River Gorge, Bluestone Lake, and a network of clear Appalachian streams that offer outstanding smallmouth bass, trout, and catfish opportunities. Anglers here target warmwater and coldwater species year‑round, using a mix of power boats, kayaks, and wading tactics on rivers, reservoirs, and highland creeks. read more...

Sun and Moon Times

The sun will be at it's highest point at . Today we have 14:45 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:
    47%
  • Third Quarter Moon - 47% illuminated Third Quarter Moon
Next New Moon in ~6 days on 14th June
  • Distance to earth:
    382,536 km
    Proximity:
    54.4 %
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 Beckley
New Moon
Sun, 14 Jun
Full Moon
Mon, 29 Jun

Solunar Bite Times

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Best fishing times:
  • minor Time:
    12:38 am - 02:38 am
  • major Time:
    06:37 am - 08:37 am
  • minor Time:
    12:37 pm - 02:37 pm
  • major Time:
    06:49 pm - 08:49 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 Third Quarter Moon at 47% 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. Currently we have a minor fishing time. The next best fishing time ( ) starts in -5 hour and -30 minute. The gray time indicator displays the current local time.
America/New_York • Mon, 8 Jun 14:18 • 37.778, -81.188
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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 Beckley

Beckley, West Virginia puts anglers in the middle of some of the best freshwater fishing in the central Appalachians. Within a short drive you can work bass on Bluestone Lake, drift for smallmouth on the famous New River, and wade trout streams in cool mountain hollows. Understanding seasonal patterns and how these fisheries lay out is the key to consistent success.

The New River is the headliner around Beckley, especially for smallmouth bass, rock bass, flathead catfish, and walleye. From spring through fall, focus on current seams, boulder fields, and ledge drops. In spring, smallmouth push shallow to gravel bars and eddies; 3–4 inch soft-plastic grubs, Ned rigs, and small crankbaits work well when bumped along the bottom. Summer calls for low, clear water tactics: light line, natural colors, and precise casts to shade lines, undercut banks, and submerged rock pockets. Early and late, throw topwater walkers and poppers across current breaks and tailouts. In fall, match the crayfish bite with brown and orange jigs worked slowly along ledges.

Bluestone Lake, just south of Beckley, fishes like a classic Appalachian reservoir. Largemouth, smallmouth, hybrid striped bass, crappie, and catfish are prime targets. In spring, target warming coves and flooded bushes with spinnerbaits, lipless crankbaits, and soft-plastic stickbaits for bass. Crappie stack on brush, standing timber, and channel swings; small jigs or minnows under a float excel here. As summer heat sets in, bass and hybrids pull to main-lake points, humps, and the river channel; deep-diving crankbaits, Carolina rigs, and vertical jigging spoons are productive. Night fishing is strong on this lake: slow-dragging cut bait or live bluegills along channel edges and rock walls is a proven tactic for channel and flathead catfish.

Coldwater anglers around Beckley can work trout streams and tailwaters. Clear tributaries and stocked creeks fish best in spring and fall when flows are stable and water is cool. Spin anglers do well with inline spinners, small spoons, and 2–3 inch trout minnows in natural patterns. Fly fishers should carry standard Appalachian patterns: beadhead nymphs, small woolly buggers, and parachute dry flies in muted colors. Stay stealthy—light leaders, long casts, and careful wading pay off on these tight, clear mountain streams.

Sunfish, crappie, and bank options are strong around Beckley for casual and family anglers. Public access points on the New River and shoreline areas of Bluestone Lake host bluegill, rock bass, and crappie around laydowns, riprap, and docks. Simple rigs catch fish: small hooks tipped with worms, crickets, or corn under a float; or 1/32–1/16 oz jigs slowly swum along structure. For bigger fish from shore, target evening and after-dark bites with cut bait on the bottom for catfish or live minnows fished near deeper breaks for walleye.

Year-round, success around Beckley hinges on reading current, structure, and water clarity. Adjust lure size and color to match visibility, downsize and slow down when the water drops and clears, and cover water efficiently when levels are up. Between the New River, Bluestone Lake, and nearby trout streams, the Beckley area offers a diverse, consistently productive fishery for anglers willing to adapt to the seasons.

Interactive Fishing Map for the greater Beckley area

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

Little Whitestick Creek - 2.33950149407km , Whitestick Creek - 2.94961288527km , Tamarack Branch - 3.30478208245km , Unnamed Tributary of Piney Creek Dam - 3.49646530128km , Tank Branch - 3.93016964297km , Cranberry Creek - 4.47464555475km , Crab Orchard Creek - 4.56112612986km , Stover Fork - 4.84747551808km , Sand Branch - 5.25437888081km , Stanaford Branch - 6.88456583331km , Soak Creek - 6.946888187km , Jehu Branch - 7.06560678049km , Brammer Branch - 7.49176749994km , Arnold Branch - 7.96150357329km , Pedge Branch - 8.16751656214km , Take-In Creek - 8.34177023847km , Lefthand Fork Paint Creek - 8.70127230955km , Little Fat Creek - 9.0750431223km , Fat Creek - 9.09146300297km , Left Fork Beaver Creek - 9.34290431123km , Shockley Branch - 9.47232572271km , Lake Stephens Dam - 9.84378526121km , Sims Branch - 9.90220971764km , Ugly Branch - 10.07414493331km , South Sand Branch - 10.35784979157km , North Sand Branch - 10.35784979157km , Little Beaver State Park Lake Dam - 10.46076204855km , Stephens Branch - 10.56335997586km , Packs Branch - 10.75083092401km , Dickens Branch - 10.84247504012km , Batoff Creek - 10.87701571521km , Skinner Fork - 11.07619732347km , Glade Creek Reservoir Dam - 11.31509245431km , Clay Branch - 11.57400567681km , West Fork Winding Gulf - 11.67794002414km , Surveyor Creek - 11.75683756609km , Slate Fork - 11.88238271734km , Spencer Branch - 12.50153724584km , Bowyer Creek - 12.5176869942km , Cherry Creek - 12.59403777549km

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