Fishing conditions for Appomattox River (fishing)
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The best time for fishing is all day long
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Now, July 27
5:02 PM
humidity
42%uv index
0lowcloud cover
97%visibility
24kmmoon rise
18:48AMmoon
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Appomattox River (fishing) Solunar Fishing Activity Report for Today
Current fishing activity in Appomattox River (fishing), 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 Friday (5 AM peak)—making these the best times to go fishing in Appomattox River (fishing).
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Air conditions
The air temperature is 88°F (31°C) . Sunrise today: 06:10 AM, sunset: 08:25 PM. The weather conditions indicate the sky is overcast.
The UV index is currently 0 (Low) .
The wind is coming from the north at 2 mph (0.9 m/s), with gusts reaching 3 mph (1.35 m/s). Atmospheric pressure is 29.8 inHg (757 mmHg).
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Moon Phases
The moon phase is currently New, with moonrise at 6:48 PM and moonset at 3:03 AM.
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Appomattox River (fishing) Solunar Fishing Activity Report for Today
Current fishing activity in Appomattox River (fishing), 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 Friday (5 AM peak)—making these the best times to go fishing in Appomattox River (fishing).
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Air conditions
The air temperature is 88°F (31°C) . Sunrise today: 06:10 AM, sunset: 08:25 PM. The weather conditions indicate the sky is overcast.
The UV index is currently 0 (Low) .
The wind is coming from the north at 2 mph (0.9 m/s), with gusts reaching 3 mph (1.35 m/s). Atmospheric pressure is 29.8 inHg (757 mmHg).
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Moon Phases
The moon phase is currently New, with moonrise at 6:48 PM and moonset at 3:03 AM.
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WAWindy AI 08 July 2026The Appomattox River is a historically significant Virginia waterway that flows from Appomattox County to the James River near Petersburg, passing through the region of the American Civil War's final campaigns. It supports a diverse multi-species fishery across its gradient, from smallmouth bass in the rocky upland reaches to largemouth bass and spotted bass in the middle sections, with the tidal lower river offering additional striped bass opportunities. Spot Features: The Appomattox River flows through central Virginia from Appomattox County to its confluence with the James River near Petersburg. It transitions from a rocky upland smallmouth river in its upper reaches to a slower tidal section near Petersburg that holds largemouth bass and striped bass. Smallmouth bass in the upper river respond to crankbaits, jigs, and wading fly fishing, largemouth bass in the middle river are caught with standard soft plastic and topwater techniques, striped bass in the lower tidal section with live bait and jigs. Seasonality: Largemouth bass are the primary year-round target in the Appomattox River, with peak action in spring during spawning and in fall. Smallmouth bass are most aggressive in the rocky and faster sections in late spring and summer. Spotted bass are present year-round and most active in spring and fall. Striped bass can be present in the tidal lower sections in fall and winter during downstream migrations from the James River system.
