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Distance to earth:405,064 kmProximity:1.5 %
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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.
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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.
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Best Fishing Spots in the greater Shepherdstown area
We found a total of 40 potential fishing spots nearby Shepherdstown. 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.
Lock 38 - 0.61436920533km , Lock 39 - 2.09903412736km , Knott Island - 4.61756662975km , Antietam Creek - 4.89533868559km , Sharmans Branch - 5.74050851764km , Lock 40 - 6.53446363626km , Shepherds Island - 6.73431245126km , Rockymarsh Run - 7.35659545139km , Lock 37 - 7.47601978178km , Dam Number 4 - 7.49562372606km , Potomac River Dam Number Four - 7.53426865042km , Swan Pond - 7.96220617362km , Marsh Run - 8.12673572708km , Little Antietam Creek - 9.4026034204km , Eagle Run - 10.9164067221km , Dog Creek - 10.98025107483km , Opequon Creek - 11.07362461587km , Tuscarora Creek - 11.075418933km , Lock Number 36 - 11.08404455508km , Elks Run - 11.10935839368km , Lock Number 35 - 11.16617188027km , Opequon Creek - 11.19861043959km , Downey Branch - 11.3368525975km , Dam Number 3 - 11.46816265601km , Potomac River Dam Number 3 - 11.51077973232km , Evans Run - 11.94092898301km , Lock 34 - 12.0206361675km , Byrnes Island - 12.24509786021km , Saint James Run - 12.35581573758km , Hoke Run - 12.59721499107km , Cold Spring Run - 12.64899633945km , Hillside Lake - 12.67971251482km , Hall Island (historical) - 13.11338199612km , Virginius Island - 13.13827242638km , Lock 33 - 13.26612102466km , Buzzard Run - 13.36855294477km , Herrs Island (historical) - 13.40923415232km , Shenandoah River - 13.45038424302km , Lock 32 - 13.70091481114km , Hopewell Run - 13.78771825209km





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