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United States / Virginia / Fairfax

Fairfax — 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 13 catches here. Most commonly caught: Largemouth bass, Rainbow trout. Peak season: year-round.

  • Largemouth bass — Occoquan River, Jul 17, 2019
    3
    Largemouth bass
    Occoquan River
    90 °F4 mph
    Jul 17, 2019
  • Largemouth bass — Occoquan River, Apr 21, 2019
    3
    Largemouth bass
    Occoquan River

Fairfax (Virginia) — a place to fish and relax by the water. Nearby: 4 rivers, 30 water bodies and 2 sea areas. Sea fishing is covered too: coastal waters get their own bite forecast. Here you'll find a bite prediction — when fish are active and which hours give the best chances, adjusted for weather and pressure.

WednesdaySeptember 9weather-based forecast
59/100medium activity

Partly cloudy: 61–91 °F

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

    Clear: 73–91 °F

  • 63 °F4 mph
    Apr 21, 2019
  • Largemouth bass
    Virginia, Fairfax County
    73 °F7 mph
    May 27, 2020
  • Largemouth bass
    Arnon Lake
    64 °F9 mph
    May 17, 2020
  • Largemouth bass
    Arnon Lake
    64 °F9 mph
    May 17, 2020
  • Rainbow trout
    Cameron Run
    39 °F4 mph
    Mar 09, 2019, 11:08 AM
  • Largemouth bass
    Virginia, Fairfax County
    52 °F9 mph
    Oct 18, 2018
  • Largemouth bass
    Occoquan Reservoir
    Aug 14, 2018
  • Where to go fishing near Fairfax 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.

    • Arnon LakeLake№1Why #1Forecast 10/102 confirmed catches11 mi from the centerIn confirmed catches: Largemouth basslatest — May 17, 2020regional forecast for Virginia
    • Occoquan ReservoirReservoir№2Why #2Forecast 10/101 confirmed catch9 mi from the centerIn confirmed catches: Largemouth basslatest — Aug 14, 2018regional forecast for Virginia
    • Occoquan RiverRiver№3Why #3Forecast 9/102 confirmed catches10 mi from the centerIn confirmed catches: Largemouth basslatest — Jul 17, 2019regional forecast for Virginia
    • Woodglen LakeLake№4Why #4Forecast 10/100 confirmed catches3 mi from the centerIn the forecast: Striped bass, Smallmouth bass, and Walleyeregional forecast for Virginia
    • Lake RoyalReservoir№5Why #5Forecast 10/100 confirmed catches3 mi from the centerIn the forecast: Striped bass, Smallmouth bass, and Walleyeregional forecast for Virginia
    • Fox LakeReservoir№6Why #6Forecast 10/100 confirmed catches4 mi from the centerIn the forecast: Striped bass, Smallmouth bass, and Walleyeregional forecast for Virginia
    • Lake BartonReservoir№7Why #7Forecast 10/100 confirmed catches4 mi from the centerIn the forecast: Striped bass, Smallmouth bass, and Walleyeregional forecast for Virginia
    • Lake BraddockLake№8Why #8Forecast 10/100 confirmed catches4 mi from the centerIn the forecast: Striped bass, Smallmouth bass, and Walleyeregional forecast for Virginia
    • Woodover Farms LakeReservoir№9Why #9Forecast 10/100 confirmed catches5 mi from the centerIn the forecast: Striped bass, Smallmouth bass, and Walleyeregional forecast for Virginia
    • Fairview LakeLake№10Why #10Forecast 10/100 confirmed catches5 mi from the centerIn the forecast: Striped bass, Smallmouth bass, and Walleyeregional forecast for Virginia
    • North Twin LakeLake№11Why #11Forecast 10/100 confirmed catches5 mi from the centerIn the forecast: Striped bass, Smallmouth bass, and Walleyeregional forecast for Virginia
    • Lake SequoiaLake№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?

    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.