Fishing conditions for Lake Barton
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Biting score
The best time for fishing is night, morning and evening
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Now, July 25
4:30 PM
humidity
50%uv index
0lowcloud cover
63%visibility
24kmmoon rise
16:06AMmoon
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Lake Barton Solunar Fishing Activity Report for Today
Current fishing activity in Lake Barton, United States, according to the solunar forecast, is moderate, which leads to a medium bite score.
Over the next 6 days, the highest fish activity is expected on Wednesday (2 AM peak), Thursday (2 AM peak), and Today (11 PM peak)—making these the best times to go fishing in Lake Barton.
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Air conditions
The air temperature is 82°F (28°C) . Sunrise today: 05:03 AM, sunset: 07:27 PM. The weather conditions indicate the sky is mostly cloudy.
The UV index is currently 0 (Low) .
The wind is coming from the north at 1.1 mph (0.5 m/s), with gusts reaching 1.7 mph (0.75 m/s). Atmospheric pressure is 29.97 inHg (761 mmHg).
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Moon Phases
The moon phase is currently New, with moonrise at 4:06 PM and moonset at 12:25 AM.
About this spot
Fishing info
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Experience
The fishing spot offers a mixed experience. It is known for species like bass, bullhead, and catfish, and provides amenities such as parking and picnic areas, which contribute to a family-friendly, peaceful setting. The presence of boat ramps facilitates access to water for boat fishing. Fishers often achieve consistent catches of bullheads and catfish. Nonetheless, notable issues are present, such as reports of overfishing and stock depletion due to bucket collectors, as well as occurrences of low fish availability or smaller fish sizes.
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Tips
Bank fishing is common at this spot. Utilizing red worms is effective for catfish, while fake minnows are recommended for bass. Employing fly rods with dragonfly lures can also yield success. The use of artificial lures and live bait is widespread. Due to potential stock depletion caused by significant fish removal, fishing outcomes may be unpredictable.
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Fishing seasons
The fishing spot experiences a range of temperatures, from about 31.8°F in January to 85°F in July. The warm conditions during July and August are ideal for fishing, though summer heat peaking at 85°F can impact fish activity. Despite moderate yearly precipitation, low rainfall in the fall, specifically October, provides favorable fishing conditions. Calm wind speeds between 8.9-13.4 mph are prevalent, with minimal disturbance from high winds. However, increased precipitation in December could affect fishing quality.
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Lake Barton Solunar Fishing Activity Report for Today
Current fishing activity in Lake Barton, United States, according to the solunar forecast, is moderate, which leads to a medium bite score.
Over the next 6 days, the highest fish activity is expected on Wednesday (2 AM peak), Thursday (2 AM peak), and Today (11 PM peak)—making these the best times to go fishing in Lake Barton.
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Air conditions
The air temperature is 82°F (28°C) . Sunrise today: 05:03 AM, sunset: 07:27 PM. The weather conditions indicate the sky is mostly cloudy.
The UV index is currently 0 (Low) .
The wind is coming from the north at 1.1 mph (0.5 m/s), with gusts reaching 1.7 mph (0.75 m/s). Atmospheric pressure is 29.97 inHg (761 mmHg).
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Moon Phases
The moon phase is currently New, with moonrise at 4:06 PM and moonset at 12:25 AM.
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About this spot
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WAWindy AI 08 July 2026Lake Barton is a freshwater lake in Virginia offering open-water and shoreline fishing for warmwater and, seasonally, coldwater species. Its varied depth and structure make it a solid all-around fishing spot. Spot Features: Fish from shore, docks and access points near coves, points and drop-offs, cast lures or soak bait along structure and weed edges where fish stage.
