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Parkersburg, United States ðŸ‡ºðŸ‡¸

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Planning your next fishing trip in Parkersburg, United States ? Today is a excellent 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 Parkersburg, West Virginia centers on the Ohio River and its tributaries, offering a mix of trophy catfish, hard-fighting sauger, and abundant bass. Anglers here can work current seams, bridge pilings, and backwater eddies for a wide variety of gamefish year-round, making Parkersburg a standout destination for river fishing in the Mid-Ohio Valley. read more...

Sun and Moon Times

The sun will be at it's highest point at . Today we have 12:34 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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    7%
  • Waxing Crescent - 7% illuminated Waxing Crescent
Next Full Moon in ~13 days on 26th September
  • Distance to earth:
    391,450 km
    Proximity:
    33.4 %
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 Parkersburg
New Moon
Thu, 10 Sep
Full Moon
Sat, 26 Sep
New Moon
Sat, 10 Oct
Full Moon
Mon, 26 Oct

Solunar Bite Times

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Best fishing times:
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    01:39 am - 03:39 am
  • minor Time:
    08:48 am - 10:48 am
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    02:12 pm - 04:12 pm
  • minor Time:
    07:37 pm - 09:37 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 Crescent at 7% lumination. According to the Solunar Theory, today is a excellent 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 -50 minute. The gray time indicator displays the current local time.
America/New_York • Sun, 13 Sep 13:21 • 39.267, -81.562
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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 Parkersburg

Parkersburg, WV fishing revolves around the mainstem Ohio River where it meets the Little Kanawha River, backed up by nearby creeks, backwaters, and lock-and-dam pools. This stretch produces consistent action for catfish, sauger, bass, and panfish, with seasonal shifts driven by river flow, water temperature, and baitfish movement. Focus your efforts around Parkersburg riverfront access points, boat ramps, and piers, working current breaks and structure that hold feeding fish.

Spring is prime time for sauger, walleye, and early channel catfish. As water temps climb into the 40s and low 50s, target rocky banks, wing dams, and the current edges below lock and dam structures upstream and downstream of Parkersburg. Vertical jigging 1/4–1/2 oz jigs tipped with minnows or soft plastics right along the bottom is deadly for sauger and walleye. On overcast days or in stained water, use brighter chartreuse or orange patterns. Channel cats stage in deeper bends and scour holes; cut shad, skipjack, or chicken liver on a simple slip-sinker rig fished just off the main current will reliably draw bites.

In summer, the Ohio River near Parkersburg warms and many species slide to deeper ledges, channel drops, and nighttime shallows. Flathead catfish shine now; look for them around rock piles, bridge pilings, and woody cover along the outside bends. Use live bait—sunfish or shad—on heavy tackle, focusing on dusk through dawn when the biggest fish roam. For bass, work riprap shorelines, barge tie-offs, and tributary mouths with crankbaits, spinnerbaits, and 3–4 inch soft-plastic swimbaits. When the sun is high, downsize to finesse presentations like shaky heads and ned rigs, targeting shaded eddies behind pilings and along barge walls.

Fall brings some of the best multi-species fishing in Parkersburg as baitfish migrate and predators feed heavily. White bass, hybrid striped bass, and occasional stripers chase shad near tributary mouths and open current seams. Watch for surface activity and birds working; cast small spoons, inline spinners, or 2–3 inch flukes into the busting schools and retrieve steadily. Crappie stack on brush, docks, and submerged timber in slower backwaters—vertical jig small tube jigs or minnows just above the cover. Catfish continue to bite aggressively; scaling down to smaller cut baits can produce fast action when fish are keyed on shad.

During winter, fishing slows but can be excellent for sauger and deeper-water channel cats on the Ohio River near Parkersburg. Concentrate on the deepest holes and slower current seams. Use heavy jigs or three-way rigs to keep baits pinned to the bottom in cold, high flows. Sauger favor hard bottoms near drop-offs; keep your presentation subtle with short hops and long pauses. On mild, stable winter days, panfish and crappie may move shallower in marinas and protected coves, where tiny jigs or ice-fishing style teardrops tipped with waxworms produce steady action.

Across all seasons, success in the Parkersburg area comes from reading the river. Target transitions—fast to slow water, rock to sand, deep to shallow—and make repeated, precise casts to key spots like current breaks, point tips, and man-made structure. Favor abrasion-resistant line for fishing around rock and metal, and adjust sinker weight so your bait holds bottom without constantly snagging. With adaptable tactics and attention to flow and clarity, the Parkersburg reach of the Ohio River offers reliable fishing for both shore and boat anglers all year long.

Interactive Fishing Map for the greater Parkersburg area

We found a total of 40 potential fishing spots nearby Parkersburg. 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 Kanawha River - 0.66539995575km , Neal Run - 0.71106547069km , Worthington Creek - 2.42831416817km , Congress Creek - 2.49658635705km , Little Pond Run - 3.37691208284km , Upper Smith Dam - 4.02473963481km , Neal Island - 4.35191048945km , Blennerhassett Island - 5.55970331378km , Chancellors Run - 6.46872908529km , Davis Creek - 6.81895173639km , Missouri Run - 7.1855776662km , Reed Run - 7.86250204228km , Pond Run Structure One Dam - 8.01446880076km , Tygart Creek - 8.17065657744km , Mill Branch - 9.27379638784km , Badgley Fork - 9.37001734754km , Sams Creek - 9.59908037277km , Paddle Run - 9.72854539541km , Vienna Island - 9.73251300463km , Vaughts Run - 9.870323495km , Sixmile Run - 9.87443780536km , East Branch Little Hocking River - 9.90082915182km , Briscoe Run - 9.9070337214km , Little Tygart Creek - 9.91140000915km , Little Stillwell Creek - 10.36425710725km , Shingletree Run - 11.02970331606km , Woodyards Run - 11.09247128052km , Stillwell Creek - 11.09629794106km , Green Valley Run - 11.15806337937km , Egypt Run - 11.16099658905km , Long Brook - 11.19530304381km , Lockhart Run - 11.26740077846km , Left Fork Stillwell Creek - 11.28889547258km , New Slag Tailings Pond Dike Dam - 11.36533120262km , Elijah Run - 11.40333442737km , Stretchet Run - 11.42870503764km , Lock and Dam Number 19 - 11.4421085779km , Veto Lake Dam - 11.45579363448km , Little Hocking River - 11.4671037984km , Tar Kiln Run - 11.58636921982km

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