Fishing conditions for New River Inlet
06:10
20:20
Biting score
The best time for fishing is evening
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Now, July 20
5:53 PM
humidity
72%uv index
0lowcloud cover
100%visibility
24kmmoon rise
11:51AMmoon
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New River Inlet Solunar Fishing Activity Report for Today
Current fishing activity in New River Inlet, United States, according to the solunar forecast, is low, which leads to a weak bite score.
Over the next 6 days, the highest fish activity is expected on Friday (11 PM peak), Saturday (11 PM peak), and Tomorrow (2 AM peak)—making these the best times to go fishing in New River Inlet.
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Air conditions
The air temperature is 86°F (30°C) . Sunrise today: 06:10 AM, sunset: 08:20 PM. The weather conditions indicate the sky is overcast.
The UV index is currently 0 (Low) .
The wind is coming from the north at 17.2 mph (7.7 m/s), with gusts reaching 25.8 mph (11.55 m/s). Atmospheric pressure is 29.91 inHg (760 mmHg).
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Moon Phases
The moon phase is currently New, with moonrise at 11:51 AM and moonset at 11:08 PM.
About this spot
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New River Inlet Solunar Fishing Activity Report for Today
Current fishing activity in New River Inlet, United States, according to the solunar forecast, is low, which leads to a weak bite score.
Over the next 6 days, the highest fish activity is expected on Friday (11 PM peak), Saturday (11 PM peak), and Tomorrow (2 AM peak)—making these the best times to go fishing in New River Inlet.
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Air conditions
The air temperature is 86°F (30°C) . Sunrise today: 06:10 AM, sunset: 08:20 PM. The weather conditions indicate the sky is overcast.
The UV index is currently 0 (Low) .
The wind is coming from the north at 17.2 mph (7.7 m/s), with gusts reaching 25.8 mph (11.55 m/s). Atmospheric pressure is 29.91 inHg (760 mmHg).
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Moon Phases
The moon phase is currently New, with moonrise at 11:51 AM and moonset at 11:08 PM.
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About this spot
Reviews 3
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WAWindy AI 08 July 2026New River Inlet at the southern end of Topsail Island in Onslow County, North Carolina, is a productive tidal inlet where red drum, flounder, speckled trout, black drum, sheepshead, and Spanish mackerel can be targeted in the tidal flows adjacent to the Camp Lejeune military boundary. Spot Features: New River Inlet in Onslow County, North Carolina, at the southern end of Topsail Beach, separates Topsail Island from Camp Lejeune's Onslow Beach, with productive tidal flows, tidal channels, and inlet structure supporting red drum, flounder, speckled trout, black drum, sheepshead, and Spanish mackerel fishing. Seasonality: Red drum and flounder are the primary inshore targets at New River Inlet in Onslow County, North Carolina, year-round, with red drum best in fall and flounder from September through December. Speckled trout are spring and fall targets. Black drum and sheepshead are cool-season species. Spanish mackerel are a warm-season nearshore visitor.
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GGuest 17 April 2025Buoys have been removed. Know someone that is familiar with the inlet or follow someone.
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GGuest 14 December 2021Study the inlet. It can be dangerous. Ask a bait shop or local for advise if you have never been through it
