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Fairmont, United States 🇺🇸

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Planning your next fishing trip in Fairmont, 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.

Fairmont, West Virginia offers excellent year-round freshwater fishing on a cluster of productive rivers, tailwaters, and small lakes. Anglers target bass, walleye, trout, catfish, and panfish in the Tygart Valley River, West Fork River, and nearby reservoirs, with reliable bank, wade, and small-boat access throughout the city and surrounding Marion County. read more...

Sun and Moon Times

The sun will be at it's highest point at . Today we have 14:52 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%
  • 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 Fairmont
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:
    03:28 am - 05:28 am
  • minor Time:
    08:17 am - 10:17 am
  • major Time:
    03:48 pm - 05:48 pm
  • minor Time:
    11:20 pm - 01:20 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). 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 -19 minute. The gray time indicator displays the current local time.
America/New_York • Thu, 4 Jun 03:08 • 39.485, -80.143
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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 Fairmont

Fishing in Fairmont, WV centers on the Tygart Valley River, West Fork River, and Monongahela River where they meet around town, plus several small lakes and impoundments within an easy drive. This convergence creates a mix of cool river current, warm slackwater, and tailwater habitat that supports bass, walleye, trout, catfish, and panfish. Shore access is plentiful at bridges, parks, and public pull-offs, while small jon boats, kayaks, and canoes unlock the best structure and current seams.

Seasonal patterns drive most action here. In early spring, focus on walleye, sauger, and pre-spawn smallmouth in the Tygart Valley and West Fork rivers. Work current breaks just below riffles and at the heads of deeper pools with 1/8–1/4 oz jigs tipped with soft plastics or minnows. As water warms into late spring, smallmouth bass spread along rocky banks, bridge pilings, and riprap; downsized crankbaits and 3–4 inch tube jigs in green pumpkin or brown are standards. Summer shifts the bite to low-light windows—dawn, dusk, and after dark—with topwater plugs and buzzbaits for bass and cut bait fished on the bottom for channel and flathead catfish in deeper holes and along outside bends.

Fall brings some of the most consistent fishing around Fairmont. Cooling water concentrates smallmouth on mid-depth rock and ledges throughout the Monongahela system; medium-diving crankbaits, hair jigs, and finesse worms excel. Walleye begin sliding shallower in the evenings, and slow-rolled swimbaits or live bait rigs along current edges are productive. Winter opportunities focus on deeper river holes and the area’s small lakes, where crappie, bluegill, and the hardiest bass hold tight to submerged wood and steep drop-offs. Vertical jigging small spoons or tight-lining minnows around structure is the most reliable cold-water approach.

Habitat types and key locations around Fairmont include rocky river ledges, bridge pilings, eddies below dams, and quiet backwaters. Look for visible current seams in the Tygart Valley and West Fork rivers—lines where fast and slow water meet. These seams, especially near depth changes, are prime for smallmouth, walleye, and drum. Calm pockets behind boulders and logjams are catfish and bass ambush points. In nearby ponds and small reservoirs, focus on the first major drop from shore, points that extend into the basin, and any visible timber or weed edges for bass, crappie, and bluegill.

Techniques and tactical tips are best kept simple and matched to water level and clarity. When rivers run high and stained, upsize lures, use dark or chartreuse colors, and target inside bends where current is softer. In clear, low summer flows, scale down to lighter line (6–8 lb test for bass, 4–6 lb for panfish), natural colors, and subtle presentations like Ned rigs, shaky heads, and small inline spinners. For catfish, a basic slip-sinker rig with a 1–2 oz egg sinker, swivel, 12–18 inch leader, and a 4/0–6/0 circle hook baited with cut shad, bluegill chunks, or nightcrawlers covers most situations. Panfish are easily taken on small jigs tipped with waxworms or pieces of nightcrawler under a float along weedlines and brush.

Fairmont’s river junctions reward mobile anglers. Park at public access points, fish each obvious piece of structure for 10–15 minutes, then move. Cover water with search baits—crankbaits, spinnerbaits, or small swimbaits—until you find active fish, then slow down with jigs or live bait to fully work the area. With diverse water and year-round options, Fairmont is a strong, accessible base for multi-species freshwater fishing in north-central West Virginia.

Interactive Fishing Map for the greater Fairmont area

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

Hickman Run - 1.77551582606km , Fairmont Run - 2.02833095754km , Tygart Valley River - 2.39785115971km , West Fork River - 2.42665343378km , Finchs Run - 3.18163921266km , Moody Run - 3.86831350681km , Hawkinberry Run - 4.21261785852km , Scratchers Run - 4.30322271319km , Reuben Run - 5.10394622892km , Paw Paw Creek - 5.26679814723km , Pharaoh Run - 5.39402736639km , Guyses Run - 5.46783014318km , Prickett Creek - 5.78533859778km , Parker Run - 6.06501459411km , Piney Run - 6.3376409874km , Mill Fall Run - 6.40012739294km , Robertson Island - 6.41671345304km , Little Paw Paw Creek - 6.47792008165km , Little Mill Fall Run - 6.77085502421km , Otter Run - 7.33337455213km , Poplar Island - 7.47166675015km , Dunkard Mill Run - 7.56015720036km , Scout Island - 7.98796736008km , Ministers Run - 8.11208117384km , River Run - 8.22418096318km , Tarney Run - 8.28360657215km , Lewis Run - 8.40227274454km , Bethel Run - 8.57129039809km , Arnett Run - 8.67265179126km , Conrad Dam - 8.79124870915km , Jordan 93 Refuse Area Dam - 8.84390776274km , Peter Johnson Run - 9.09059052032km , Hog Lick Run - 9.24527973788km , North Fork River Run - 9.35602599518km , South Fork River Run - 9.35724380295km , Sapp Run - 9.49035861273km , Meetinghouse Run - 9.86408431595km , Burnt Cabin Run - 9.94391068501km , Dick Harbert Lake Dam - 9.9764543448km , Dunham Lick Run - 10.04960516231km

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