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United States / Virginia / Arlington

Arlington — bite forecast

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Best fishing days for the next week

  1. TuesdaySeptember 8weather-based forecast
    60/100high activity

    Cloudy: 52–84 °F

Catches

Recorded 8 catches here. Most commonly caught: Largemouth bass, Rainbow trout, Blue catfish. Peak season: year-round.

  • Blue catfish — Potomac River, Nov 02, 2017
    2
    Blue catfish
    Potomac River
    68 °F7 mph
    Nov 02, 2017
  • Largemouth bass
    Four Mile Run

Arlington (Virginia) — a popular fishing spot. Nearby: 9 rivers, 18 water bodies and 8 sea areas. The bite forecast is computed separately for rivers, lakes, and coastal waters. See when the bite is best: hourly fish activity for the days ahead, computed from the weather, pressure, and season.

WednesdaySeptember 9weather-based forecast
59/100medium activity

Partly cloudy: 61–91 °F

  • ThursdaySeptember 3weather-based forecast
    55/100medium activity

    Clear: 73–91 °F

  • 50 °F18 mph
    Mar 22, 2019
  • Rainbow trout
    Cameron Run
    39 °F4 mph
    Mar 09, 2019, 11:08 AM
  • Largemouth bass
    Four Mile Run
    39 °F4 mph
    Feb 17, 2019
  • Largemouth bass
    Four Mile Run
    46 °F16 mph
    Jan 09, 2019
  • Largemouth bass
    Potomac River
    Jun 23, 2018
  • Largemouth bass
    Four Mile Run
    39 °F2 mph
    Dec 08, 2017
  • Carp
    Potomac River
    May 29, 2013, 8:12 PM
  • Recommendations

    Tactics

    Look for drop-offs and gaps in the weeds, retrieve slowly, lingering over promising spots.

    Lures

    In clear water, natural colors work best: swimbait or live bait.

    Gear

    It's a hot day — a hat, sunglasses, and plenty of water are a must.

    Where to go fishing near Arlington on September 8, 2026

    The ranking weighs the regional forecast by water type, catches linked to each water body and distance from the city center.

    • Four Mile RunRiver№1Why #1Forecast 9/104 confirmed catches3 mi from the centerIn confirmed catches: Largemouth basslatest — Mar 22, 2019regional forecast for Virginia
    • Potomac RiverRiver№2Why #2Forecast 9/102 confirmed catches1 mi from the centerIn confirmed catches: Blue catfish and Carplatest — Nov 02, 2017regional forecast for Virginia
    • Georgetown ReservoirReservoir№3Why #3Forecast 10/100 confirmed catches2 mi from the centerIn the forecast: Striped bass, Smallmouth bass, and Walleyeregional forecast for Virginia
    • Ballston WetlandLake№4Why #4Forecast 10/100 confirmed catches2 mi from the centerIn the forecast: Striped bass, Smallmouth bass, and Walleyeregional forecast for Virginia
    • Constitution Gardens PondPond№5Why #5Forecast 10/100 confirmed catches2 mi from the centerIn the forecast: Striped bass, Smallmouth bass, and Walleyeregional forecast for Virginia
    • Reflecting PoolLake№6Why #6Forecast 10/100 confirmed catches2 mi from the centerIn the forecast: Striped bass, Smallmouth bass, and Walleyeregional forecast for Virginia
    • Tidal BasinReservoir№7Why #7Forecast 10/100 confirmed catches2 mi from the centerIn the forecast: Striped bass, Smallmouth bass, and Walleyeregional forecast for Virginia
    • Capitol Reflecting PoolLake№8Why #8Forecast 10/100 confirmed catches4 mi from the centerIn the forecast: Striped bass, Smallmouth bass, and Walleyeregional forecast for Virginia
    • Dalecarlia ReservoirReservoir№9Why #9Forecast 10/100 confirmed catches4 mi from the centerIn the forecast: Striped bass, Smallmouth bass, and Walleyeregional forecast for Virginia
    • McMillan ReservoirReservoir№10Why #10Forecast 10/100 confirmed catches4 mi from the centerIn the forecast: Striped bass, Smallmouth bass, and Walleyeregional forecast for Virginia
    • Lake BarcroftReservoir№11Why #11Forecast 10/100 confirmed catches5 mi from the centerIn the forecast: Striped bass, Smallmouth bass, and Walleyeregional forecast for Virginia
    • Alexandria Reservoir North BasinLake№12Why #12Forecast 10/100 confirmed catches6 mi from the centerIn the forecast: Striped bass, Smallmouth bass, and Walleyeregional forecast for Virginia

    Bite calendar

    7–Sep 13
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    Bite activity:highmediumlowslow
    Based on:weatherseasonal
    What is a bite calendar?

    Bite on water bodies

    8 SepTuesday, September 8

    Tap any fish to open its full forecast — the hours it bites, what it takes, and where it has been caught.

    0:0023:00
    • Striped bass10/10
    • Smallmouth bass9/10
    • Walleye9/10
    • White bass9/10
    • Black crappie8/10
    • Brook trout8/10
    • White crappie8/10
    • Largemouth bass6/10
    • Rainbow trout6/10
    • Blue catfish5/10
    • Bluegill5/10
    • Carp5/10
    • Channel catfish5/10
    • Flathead catfish5/10
    • Spotted bass5/10
    Bite activity:highmediumlow
    How this forecast is calculated
    8 SepTuesday, September 8
    +75°

    Cloudy · feels like +76°

    Low / high
    +52°…+83°
    Precipitation
    0.00 in
    Wind
    6 mph SSW
    Cloud cover
    99%
    Humidity
    49%
    Pressure
    30.23 inHg
    00:00+55°—0 mphsouthwest wind, 0 mph81%79%
    01:00+55°—0 mphsouth wind, 0 mph83%92%
    02:00+54°—0 mphsouth wind, 0 mph84%100%
    03:00+53°—1 mphsouth wind, 1 mph86%99%
    04:00+52°—1 mphsouth wind, 1 mph88%93%
    05:00+52°—1 mphsouth wind, 1 mph89%89%
    06:00+53°—0 mphsouthwest wind, 0 mph88%91%
    07:00+54°—1 mphwest wind, 1 mph85%96%
    08:00+56°—1 mphwest wind, 1 mph81%100%
    09:00+60°—2 mphsouthwest wind, 2 mph73%100%
    10:00+66°—4 mphsouth wind, 4 mph63%100%
    11:00+71°—5 mphsouth wind, 5 mph55%100%
    12:00+75°—6 mphsouth wind, 6 mph49%99%
    13:00+79°—6 mphsouthwest wind, 6 mph45%97%
    14:00+81°—7 mphsouthwest wind, 7 mph42%96%
    15:00+83°—7 mphsouthwest wind, 7 mph39%97%
    16:00+83°—7 mphsouthwest wind, 7 mph37%99%
    17:00+83°—6 mphsouth wind, 6 mph38%100%
    18:00+80°—6 mphsouth wind, 6 mph42%100%
    19:00+77°—5 mphsouth wind, 5 mph50%100%
    20:00+74°—5 mphsouth wind, 5 mph57%100%
    21:00+70°—4 mphsouth wind, 4 mph65%100%
    22:00+67°—4 mphsouth wind, 4 mph74%100%
    23:00+64°—3 mphsouth wind, 3 mph80%100%
    +83°+68°+52°
    Weather throughout the day
    0:006:0012:0018:0023:00

    Sun and moon

    Tuesday, September 8
    The day: daylight and the hours the moon is above the horizon. Local time0:0012:0024:00
    DaylightMoon above the horizon
    Sunrise
    06:53
    Sunset
    19:36
    Day length
    12 h 43 min
    Sunshine hours
    12 h 13 min
    UV index
    6
    high
    Moon
    Waning crescent
    Moonrise
    03:51
    Moonset
    18:20

    The day is 2 min shorter than yesterday.

    Sunshine hours count direct sun only — cloud cover cuts it, so it is shorter than daylight.

    Solunar feeding periods

    +11% in the windowTuesday, September 8
    Feeding windows on the day scale, local time0:0012:0024:00
    Major periodsMinor periods
    • Minor03:21–04:21Moonrise
    • Major10:11–12:11Moon overhead
    • Minor17:50–18:50Moonset
    • Major22:37–00:00Moon underfoot

    The windows are set by the moon's transit and rise, and the forecast above already accounts for them: within these hours the bite score sits higher than across the rest of the day, while the day's overall level still comes from the catch-calibrated model.

    What are solunar periods?