Fishing conditions for Gulf Branch
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Biting score
The best time for fishing is all day long
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Now, July 25
4:39 AM
humidity
79%uv index
0lowcloud cover
6%visibility
24kmmoon rise
17:05AMmoon
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Gulf Branch Solunar Fishing Activity Report for Today
Current fishing activity in Gulf Branch, 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 Thursday (2 AM peak), Wednesday (2 AM peak), and Today (11 PM peak)—making these the best times to go fishing in Gulf Branch.
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Air conditions
The air temperature is 66°F (19°C) . Sunrise today: 06:02 AM, sunset: 08:27 PM. The weather conditions indicate the sky is clear.
The UV index is currently 0 (Low) .
The wind is coming from the north at 2.2 mph (1 m/s), with gusts reaching 3.4 mph (1.5 m/s). Atmospheric pressure is 30.09 inHg (764 mmHg).
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Moon Phases
The moon phase is currently New, with moonrise at 5:05 PM and moonset at 1:24 AM.
About this spot
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Gulf Branch Solunar Fishing Activity Report for Today
Current fishing activity in Gulf Branch, 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 Thursday (2 AM peak), Wednesday (2 AM peak), and Today (11 PM peak)—making these the best times to go fishing in Gulf Branch.
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Air conditions
The air temperature is 66°F (19°C) . Sunrise today: 06:02 AM, sunset: 08:27 PM. The weather conditions indicate the sky is clear.
The UV index is currently 0 (Low) .
The wind is coming from the north at 2.2 mph (1 m/s), with gusts reaching 3.4 mph (1.5 m/s). Atmospheric pressure is 30.09 inHg (764 mmHg).
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Moon Phases
The moon phase is currently New, with moonrise at 5:05 PM and moonset at 1:24 AM.
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About this spot
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WAWindy AI 08 July 2026Gulf Branch is a small tidal stream in the northern Virginia and Washington DC metro area draining into the Potomac River system. It supports American eel as a permanent resident alongside seasonal striped bass and American shad that enter the tidal stream system during their spring and fall migrations. As an accessible urban waterway near the nation's capital, it provides local angling opportunities in a densely populated setting. Spot Features: Gulf Branch is a small tidal stream in the Washington DC northern Virginia area, feeding into the Potomac River system. The tidal creek character creates excellent habitat for American eel, which are caught by night fishing with worm or cut bait on the bottom. Striped bass are targeted during the spring and fall runs with soft plastics, live eels, and paddle tails near the stream mouth. Shad anglers use small darts and shad rigs in spring current during the April-May peak. Seasonality: American eel are present in Gulf Branch year-round as a resident species, most active on warm summer nights when they feed aggressively. Striped bass move up Gulf Branch and similar Virginia tidal streams in spring (April-June) and fall (September-November) during their migratory runs along the Chesapeake Bay system. American shad make a celebrated spring spawning run in April and May, providing excellent angling in the Virginia Piedmont streams.
