WEATHER, WATER & TIMING
West Virginia Fishing Forecast
Live fishing conditions for 2 West Virginia locations, or enter any ZIP code.
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West Virginia fishing forecast for today
Thursday, October 22 · NWS offices: RLX, PBZ · Time zone: America/New_York
| Location | Fishing today | Tomorrow | Best window today | Wind now | Deer movement today | Solunar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston NWS RLX | 48 Marginal | 53 | 5:00 PM–7:00 PM | 0 mph (g 5) | 70 Seeking & chasing | ★★★★★ |
| Morgantown NWS PBZ | 49 Marginal | 55 | 5:00 PM–7:00 PM | 2 mph (g 7) | 72 Seeking & chasing | ★★★★★ |
Best fishing score today: Morgantown (49/100). Best deer movement score: Morgantown (72/100).
Charleston in detail
Is it too windy to fish in Charleston right now?
11:00 AM: wind 0 mph , gusts 5 mph · Sunny
No — calm
No — calm
No — calm
No — calm
Right-now fishing score: 53 (Marginal) for boat fishing. Pressure 1046 hPa, trend +0.2 hPa/3h. Wind thresholds are heuristics — see the wind guide.
Charleston fishing today
- Stable high pressure (1046 hPa) — bluebird conditions, go deeper/slower
- 🧭 Wind under 4 mph: direction (N) not scored
- Light breeze — good chop (3 mph)
- 🧭 Wind under 4 mph: direction not scored
- 🧭 Traditional angler lore: north wind (N) often follows a front, small minus
- Sunrise/sunset low-light window
Best times
- 11:00 AM–1:00 PM 46 out of 100 Major solunar period (moon overhead/underfoot)
- 5:00 PM–7:00 PM 51 out of 100 Minor solunar period (moonrise/moonset) · Light breeze — good chop (5 mph) · Sunrise/sunset low-light window
- 9:00 PM–11:00 PM 47 out of 100 Major solunar period (moon overhead/underfoot)
Charleston fishing tomorrow
- Stable high pressure (1048 hPa) — bluebird conditions, go deeper/slower
- 🧭 Wind under 4 mph: direction (N) not scored
- 🧭 Wind under 4 mph: direction not scored
- Sunrise/sunset low-light window
- Pressure rising slowly (+0.7 hPa/3h)
- Minor solunar period (moonrise/moonset)
Best times
- 7:00 AM–9:00 AM 52 out of 100 Sunrise/sunset low-light window
- 11:00 AM–1:00 PM 57 out of 100 Major solunar period (moon overhead/underfoot)
- 5:00 PM–7:00 PM 54 out of 100 Minor solunar period (moonrise/moonset) · Light breeze — good chop (3 mph) · Sunrise/sunset low-light window
7-day fishing outlook — Charleston
West Virginia fishing regulations & resources
Seasons, licenses, size and creel limits are set by the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources. Always check current West Virginia fishing regulations before you go.
Frequently asked questions
Is today a good day to fish in West Virginia?
As of this forecast, Charleston scores 48/100 (“Marginal”) and the best-scoring listed location is Morgantown at 49/100. Scores are heuristics from NWS weather and solunar data, and they change through the day.
Which West Virginia cities are covered?
Charleston, Morgantown. Any West Virginia ZIP code also works in the search box.
Where can I find West Virginia fishing regulations?
From the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources: https://wvdnr.gov/fishing/
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