How to use our fishing calendar
Planning your next fishing trip in Clarksburg, United States ? Today is a good 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.
Clarksburg, West Virginia offers surprisingly diverse freshwater fishing, with access to productive small reservoirs, rivers, and creeks right around town. Anglers target bass, crappie, catfish, trout, and panfish in the North Fork and West Fork rivers, as well as nearby Stonewall Jackson Lake and other regional lakes, making Clarksburg a strong home base for Mid-Atlantic freshwater fishing. read more...
Sun and Moon Times
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Distance to earth:371,759 kmProximity:79.7 %
Moon Phases for Clarksburg
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major Time:03:20 am - 05:20 am
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minor Time:08:49 am - 10:49 am
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major Time:03:57 pm - 05:57 pm
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minor Time:11:05 pm - 01:05 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 Clarksburg
Fishing around Clarksburg, WV centers on a mix of small rivers, public lakes, and stocked trout streams that give local anglers year-round options. The West Fork River and nearby Stonewall Jackson Lake are key fisheries, backed up by small waters and access to productive regional lakes within a short drive. Whether you prefer bass, crappie, catfish, or trout, there is always something in season close to town.
Seasonal patterns drive success around Clarksburg. In early spring, water levels rise and water temps remain cool, pushing bass, crappie, and walleye shallow along flooded brush, riprap, and creek inlets. This is prime time for jerkbaits, small crankbaits, and 1/16–1/8 oz crappie jigs fished around woody cover. Trout stocking in local streams and tailwaters is typically heaviest from late winter through spring; downsized inline spinners, 1/32–1/16 oz marabou jigs, and live bait under small floats are very productive.
By late spring and summer, vegetation thickens and current moderates in the West Fork River and feeder creeks. Largemouth bass relate heavily to laydowns, undercut banks, and any shade lines, while smallmouth and spots hold closer to rock and current seams. Soft plastic worms, craws, and creature baits Texas-rigged or on a 3/16–1/4 oz jig head will cover most situations. Early and late in the day, topwater walkers, poppers, and buzzbaits draw aggressive strikes along riprap, points, and over submerged wood.
Catfish opportunities around Clarksburg peak from late spring through early fall. Channel cats favor deeper outside bends in the river, eddies below small dams, and the deeper ends of lake coves. Cut shad, chicken liver, and prepared stink baits on slip-sinker rigs with 1/0–3/0 circle hooks are the standard approach. Flathead catfish lean toward live bait—sunfish or creek chubs—fished tight to heavy timber and rock at night. Use heavy gear, abrasion-resistant leaders, and be prepared to pull fish away from cover quickly.
In summer, panfish and crappie suspend around bridge pilings, standing timber, and docks on area lakes. Small tube jigs, feather jigs, or minnows under slip bobbers, adjusted to 8–14 feet, are effective for locating schools. Once you catch a few, stay put and work the area thoroughly; these fish often hold tight to a specific depth band or piece of structure. Ultralight spinning gear and 4–6 lb test maximize bites in the often-clear water.
Fall is one of the most consistent times to fish near Clarksburg. Cooling water pushes shad shallow, triggering aggressive feeds from bass, walleye, and hybrid striped bass where available. Work medium-diving crankbaits, lipless cranks, and swimbaits down long tapering points, creek mouths, and wind-blown banks. This is also a strong time for river smallmouth—focus on chunk rock, necked-down current, and the heads and tails of pools with compact jigs and 3–4 inch soft plastics.
Winter fishing is slower but still productive for patient anglers. Concentrate on deeper holes in the West Fork River and the main-lake basins of nearby reservoirs. Vertical presentations dominate: jigging spoons, blade baits, and small hair jigs hopped slowly along the bottom will take walleye, saugeye, and occasional bass. Downsizing your line, slowing your retrieve, and keying on the warmest part of the day can turn tough conditions into steady action.
Throughout the Clarksburg area, success comes from matching techniques to water type. In moving water, prioritize current breaks, transitions from rock to gravel, and logjams. In lakes, think in terms of points, channels, and baitfish movements. Keep a core selection of soft plastics, crankbaits, jigs, and live bait rigs, and adjust based on season, clarity, and water level to stay on fish all year.
Interactive Fishing Map for the greater Clarksburg 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.
Washburncamp Run - 3.69856044049km
We found a total of 40 potential fishing spots nearby Clarksburg. 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.
Elk Creek - 0.64235941648km , Stone Coal Run - 2.08879385424km , Fowlkes Run - 2.13940930187km , Davisson Run - 2.17162053719km , Murphy Run - 2.25268486725km , Ann Moore Run - 2.49197791314km , Doll Run - 2.81690841362km , Washburncamp Run - 3.69856044049km , Simpson Fork - 3.88936157447km , Jack Run - 3.91966765422km , Browns Creek - 4.75590090772km , Coburns Creek - 6.59343698164km , Highland Dam - 7.17101361031km , Smith Run - 7.35144421564km , Lambert Run - 7.73540964562km , Hinkle Lake Dam - 7.76619980367km , Zachs Run - 7.87941519559km , Simpson Creek - 7.95828380097km , Ann Run - 7.99810776139km , Deegan Lake Dam - 8.31774384048km , Suds Run - 8.4465091626km , Isaac Creek - 8.6106465951km , Gregory Run - 8.61503610626km , Chub Run - 8.62474608683km , Katy Lick Run - 8.72709658848km , Little Tenmile Creek - 8.97522838429km , Flag Run - 9.85582694006km , Jones Creek - 10.02296382702km , Peddler Run - 10.04496730539km , Peters Run - 10.48081077604km , Left Prong New Creek - 10.65710030186km , Right Prong New Creek - 10.66773384237km , Tenmile Creek - 10.77207495772km , Clarksburg Water Works System Dam - 11.27907907434km , New Creek - 11.36879266871km , Hastings Run - 11.54868829123km , Douglas Run - 11.60219510193km , Maple Lake Dam - 11.8316960981km , Nolan Run - 11.88082895376km , Turkey Foot Run - 12.18467254811km
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