Today's Best Fishing & Tide Times for
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Planning your next fishing trip in Norfolk, United States ? Today is a excellent day for fishing. Our comprehensive fishing almanac combines our popular solunar tables, moon times, sunrise and sunset times, nearby tide chart, and a 7-day fishing calendar so you always know the best fishing times in your area. We analyse major and minor solunar bite times, rate each day on a five-star scale, and pair it with localized weather forecasts so you can quickly tell whether today is a good day to fish without juggling multiple tabs. Be sure to bookmark this page so you never miss a bite. view bite times...

  • Check our unique Solunar Clock for precise solunar tables and the best moon phases.
  • Use the Tide Clock section to sync bite times with high and low tide chart.
  • Analyze the forecasted weather conditions, such as wind, barometric pressure and rain to plan your fishing session.
  • Jump to the 7-Day Fishing Calendar for an extended fishing forecast, then explore nearby fishing spots on the interactive map.

Fishing in Norfolk, Virginia centers on the rich saltwater and brackish waters of the Chesapeake Bay, the Elizabeth River, and easy access to the Atlantic Ocean. Anglers target everything from speckled trout and red drum to cobia, sheepshead, and flounder around bridges, inlets, ship channels, and marsh shorelines. With year-round opportunities and diverse structure, Norfolk fishing offers consistent inshore, nearshore, and light offshore action. read more...

Some of the best fishing spots near Norfolk include: Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel, Lynnhaven Inlet, Rudee Inlet, Ocean View Beach, Hampton Roads, James River, Elizabeth River, Willoughby Spit, Lafayette River, Buckroe Beach, etc. see full list

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Sun and Moon Times

The sun will be at it's highest point at . Today we have 14:43 hours of daylight. For shallow water fishing the twilight periods are often the most productive fishing times, especially on days when a major or minor time will coincide with twilight. In low light conditions predators have better cover for their ambush and often hunt in shallow water.
  • Nautical Twilight begins:
    Sunrise:
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    Nautical Twilight ends:
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  • Visibility:
    4%
  • New Moon - 4% illuminated New Moon
Next Full Moon in ~14 days on 29th June
New Moon is generally a very productive time for fishing. Dark nights mean that many predators feed more actively during daylight hours. The combined gravity of sun and moon during New Moon days has a stronger effect on all water bodies, leads to increased food availabilty and hence better fishing.
  • Distance to earth:
    365,349 km
    Proximity:
    94.7 %
We can compare the current moon distance to it's minimum and maximum distance from earth and express that as proximity. A high proximity means the moon is closer to earth. At 50% it would be at it's mean distance. A high proximity causes big tides, currents and has a direct effect on increased bite times. A proximity greater than 90% indicates a super moon.
Moon Phases for Norfolk
New Moon
Sun, 14 Jun
Full Moon
Mon, 29 Jun
New Moon
Tue, 14 Jul
Full Moon
Wed, 29 Jul

Solunar Bite Times

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All times are displayed in the America/New_York timezone and are automatically adjusted to daylight savings. The current timezone offset is -4 hours. Green and yellow areas indicate the best fishing times (major and minor). Blue areas indicate high and low tides. The center shows the current moon phase which is a New Moon at 4% lumination. According to the Solunar Theory, today is a excellent day for fishing, but you need to cross check this with the current weather forecast for a final decision. The next best fishing time ( ) starts in -2 hour and -27 minute. The gray time indicator displays the current local time.
America/New_York • Tue, 16 Jun 04:36 • 36.847, -76.285

Tides Times for Fishing: Tue, 16 Jun

The Tideclock displays the tide status and the hours until the next tide. Currently the tide is falling and the next low tide is in 36 minutes.
Tide Graph
05:13 am 11:12 am 05:10 pm 11:40 pm AM PM 3.67 ft -0.26 ft height hour: 12 2 4 6 8 10 12 2 4 6 8 10 12
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Tide Time Height
low 05:13 am -0.2 ft
high 11:12 am 2.89 ft
low 05:10 pm -0.26 ft
high 11:40 pm 3.67 ft
Tide Coefficient at 11:12 am is 93
Tide Coefficient at 11:40 pm is 140
For fishing, stronger tides are often favourable as they cause stronger currents and more motion on the sea bed. The above tidal coefficients give us an indication of how strong the tides are compared to their average. A value over 90 indicates very strong tides, known as spring tides. A low value indicates weak tides, known as neap tides. The tidal coefficient can range from 20 to 120 with a mean value of 70. A higher number usually indicates better fishing.
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7 Day Fishing Weather

The weather plays an important role in fishing. Wind strenght and direction often determine where you can fish and where fish might be holding. Although high pressure is usually good for fishing, steep pressure changes often trigger feeding frenzies and are great times for fishing. Of course temperature has also a strong effect on fishing and comfort on the water. So make sure to cross check the weather forecast with the solunar fishing times to determine the best times to go fishing. The graph below shows you the 3 hourly weather progression over the next 7 days. Scroll the graph left or right to see more.
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7 Day Fishing Forecast Calendar
Date Major Bite Times Minor Bite Times Sun Moon Moonphase Tide Times
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New Moon
low: , -0.16 ft
high: , 2.82 ft , Coeff: 89
low: , -0.26 ft
high: , 3.74 ft , Coeff: 144
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New Moon
low: , -0.2 ft
high: , 2.89 ft , Coeff: 93
low: , -0.26 ft
high: , 3.67 ft , Coeff: 140
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S: 		Waxing Crescent moon phase
Waxing Crescent
low: , -0.2 ft
high: , 2.95 ft , Coeff: 96
low: , -0.2 ft
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Waxing Crescent
high: , 3.51 ft , Coeff: 130
low: , -0.16 ft
high: , 2.99 ft , Coeff: 98
low: , -0.1 ft
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Waxing Crescent
high: , 3.28 ft , Coeff: 116
low: , -0.1 ft
high: , 2.99 ft , Coeff: 98
low: , 0 ft
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S: 		First Quarter Moon moon phase
First Quarter Moon
high: , 3.05 ft , Coeff: 102
low: , -0.03 ft
high: , 2.99 ft , Coeff: 98
low: , 0.13 ft
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First Quarter Moon
high: , 2.82 ft , Coeff: 89
low: , 0.03 ft
high: , 2.95 ft , Coeff: 96
low: , 0.23 ft
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S: 		First Quarter Moon moon phase
First Quarter Moon
high: , 2.59 ft , Coeff: 75
low: , 0.1 ft
high: , 2.95 ft , Coeff: 96
low: , 0.26 ft
*bold times indicate best fishing times around sunrise or sunset

Fishing Overview Norfolk

Norfolk, Virginia fishing revolves around the confluence of the Chesapeake Bay, the Elizabeth and Lafayette rivers, and quick runs to the Atlantic Ocean. This mix of saltwater, brackish creeks, and deep ship channels creates a diverse fishery where you can catch speckled trout at sunrise in a creek and chase cobia or big red drum by afternoon out in the Bay.

Seasonal patterns drive much of the action. In spring, warming water pulls speckled trout, puppy drum, and striped bass onto shallow mud flats and marsh edges throughout the Elizabeth River system and along the shorelines near Willoughby Spit and Ocean View. By early summer, flounder, cobia, and Spanish mackerel set up along channel edges and around the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel (CBBT), a prime structure accessible from Norfolk ramps. Late summer brings peak topwater red drum and trout action at dawn and dusk in the creeks, while the main Bay holds bluefish, mackerel, and the occasional king mackerel. In fall, big speckled trout concentrate in the Elizabeth and Lafayette rivers, and schools of striped bass gather around bridges and lighted docks. Winter fishing leans on cold-tolerant trout and stripers in deeper holes, along with tautog and sometimes sheepshead on wrecks, rock piles, and bridge pilings.

Key habitat types around Norfolk include shallow grass beds, oyster bars, marsh drains, riprapped shorelines, and heavy man-made structure. The CBBT, naval piers, commercial docks, and rock jetties are magnets for sheepshead, black drum, spadefish, and flounder. The Elizabeth and Lafayette rivers hold speckled trout and red drum around dock pilings, bulkheads, and creek mouths, especially where current sweeps bait past ambush points. Deeper ship channels and drop-offs in Hampton Roads and the lower Bay provide lanes for cobia, migrating drum, mackerel, and big stripers.

Productive techniques are highly pattern dependent. For speckled trout and red drum in the rivers, soft plastic paddletails on 1/8–1/4 oz jig heads, worked slowly along drop-offs and grass edges, are workhorses. In low light, topwater plugs and suspending twitchbaits can be deadly over 2–5 feet of water. Around piers and bridge pilings, fish jig-and-shrimp combinations or small crabs tight to the structure for sheepshead and black drum, keeping your presentation vertical and tight to the pilings.

Flounder anglers drift or slowly troll channel edges and sandy flats with live minnows, squid strips, or Gulp!-style soft baits on bottom rigs. Target edges where 10–25 feet of water meets adjacent flats, especially near the CBBT and channel markers. For cobia, many Norfolk anglers rely on live eels, spot, or bunker fished on heavy fish-finder rigs near channel buoys and along the Bay’s main contours, or sight-cast bucktails and large plastics to cruising fish on bright, calm days.

Practical tactical tips include fishing moving water whenever possible, as current is the trigger for feeding in Norfolk’s tidal systems. Use lighter leaders and smaller lures in the clear, often pressured waters of the Elizabeth and Lafayette rivers, and step up to heavier fluorocarbon around barnacle-encrusted bridge pilings. Night fishing under lighted bridges, docks, and piers is a consistent way to find stripers, trout, and bluefish, especially in summer and fall. Finally, always factor wind into your plan; protected leeward shorelines and inside bends of creeks often hold bait and predator fish when the Bay is rough, allowing you to fish effectively all year out of Norfolk.

The Best Fishing Spots around Norfolk

Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel

A legendary structure spanning the mouth of Chesapeake Bay, the CBBT’s pilings, islands, and rips concentrate bait and gamefish year-round, drawing serious anglers for striped bass, sheepshead, tautog, spadefish, flounder, and seasonal runs of cobia and bluefish; current breaks along the tubes and rockwork fish best on moving tides, and nighttime lights often spark topwater feeds.

Lynnhaven Inlet

Opening into Chesapeake Bay near Virginia Beach, Lynnhaven Inlet is famed for speckled trout, red drum (puppy drum), flounder, and seasonal striped bass; marsh drains, docks, and bridge pilings fish well on moving water, and adjacent flats and bays offer productive kayak and wade options alongside easy pier and shoreline access.

Rudee Inlet

Set in the heart of Virginia Beach, Rudee Inlet is a reliably productive urban fishery where tidal flows and docks hold speckled trout, red drum, flounder, and bluefish; jetties and seawalls provide convenient shore casting, while small boats and kayaks work the channels, Grass beds, and lights for action through spring, fall, and mild winter spells.

Ocean View Beach

Norfolk’s long Chesapeake Bay shoreline at Ocean View offers easy surf and pier-style access to spot, croaker, flounder, bluefish, and schoolie striped bass; troughs and sandbars near jetties and public access points regularly produce, with peak bites in spring and fall and plenty of family-friendly space along Hampton Roads waters.

Hampton Roads

The broad natural harbor where the James River, Elizabeth River, and Nansemond River meet the Bay holds a mix of striped bass, red drum, speckled trout, croaker, and seasonal cobia; bridge pilings, ship channel edges, and shoreline parks on both the Norfolk and Hampton sides give boaters and shore anglers ample options.

James River

Flowing into Hampton Roads just northwest of Norfolk, the lower James is famous for trophy blue catfish alongside striped bass, croaker, and white perch; channel ledges, bridge zones, and piers near Newport News and Hampton see steady action, with big cats biting year-round and mixed saltwater species peaking spring and fall.

Elizabeth River

Running through downtown Norfolk and Portsmouth, the Elizabeth River’s basins, bulkheads, and creek mouths attract urban anglers chasing speckled trout, red drum, striped bass, and white perch; lights and docks fish well at dawn, dusk, and night, and its many public parks and ramps make it accessible from both shore and small craft.

Willoughby Spit

This long, sandy spit at the mouth of Hampton Roads is a shore-casting favorite for spot, croaker, flounder, and schoolie striped bass; anglers work cuts, jetties, and nearshore troughs, with sea mullet and blues adding action during spring and fall runs and calm summer evenings offering steady bites.

Lafayette River

A scenic tidal tributary entirely within Norfolk, the Lafayette’s oyster reefs, marsh drains, and residential docks offer consistent inshore targets like speckled trout, red drum, flounder, and puppy drum; kayak anglers excel on moving tides, while public shoreline spots and bridge accesses deliver close-to-town convenience.

Buckroe Beach

Just across the water in Hampton, Buckroe Beach provides easy surf access to spot, croaker, bluefish, and summer flounder, with schoolie striped bass in cooler months; gentle Chesapeake Bay surf and nearby amenities make it a popular, family-friendly option within minutes of Norfolk.

Interactive Fishing Map for the greater Norfolk area

Wharf's or Jetties are good places to wet a line and meet other fishermen. They often produce a fresh feed of fish and are also great to catch bait fish. As they are often well lit, they also provide a good opportunity for night fishing. There are 2 wharf(s) in this area.

Naval Hospital Wharf (historical) - 1.51862704768km , Chemphalt Wharf - 1.58804621679km

Harbours and Marinas can often times be productive fishing spots for land based fishing as their sheltered environment attracts a wide variety of bait fish. Similar to river mouths, harbour entrances are also great places to fish as lots of fish will move in and out with the rising and falling tides. There are 7 main harbours in this area.

Waterside Marina - 0.73638561205km, Freemason Harbor - 1.05793473941km, Tidewater Marina - 1.30491465442km, Holiday Harbor - 1.51703977167km, Gosport Creek - 1.83779626448km, Scott's Creek Marina - 2.6849064737km, East Haven - 4.32036037201km

We found a total of 40 potential fishing spots nearby Norfolk. Below you can find them organized on a map. Points, Headlands, Reefs, Islands, Channels, etc can all be productive fishing spots. As these are user submitted spots, there might be some errors in the exact location. You also need to cross check local fishing regulations. Some of the spots might be in or around marine reserves or other locations that cannot be fished. If you click on a location marker it will bring up some details and a quick link to google search, satellite maps and fishing times. Tip: Click/Tap on a new area to load more fishing spots.

Newtons Creek (historical) - 0.58860426962km , Waterside Marina - 0.73638561205km , Spotico Creek - 0.83817809058km , Eastern Branch Elizabeth River - 1.01296510401km , Southern Branch Elizabeth River - 1.01296510401km , Freemason Harbor - 1.05793473941km , Tidewater Marina - 1.30491465442km , Pescara Creek - 1.40018662037km , Holiday Harbor - 1.51703977167km , Naval Hospital Wharf (historical) - 1.51862704768km , Chemphalt Wharf - 1.58804621679km , Gosport Creek - 1.83779626448km , Ohio Creek - 2.06635792127km , Scott Creek - 2.09084435843km , Scott's Creek Marina - 2.6849064737km , Tarrant Creek (historical) - 2.68647594413km , Steamboat Creek - 2.99981996333km , Lambert Creek (historical) - 3.98026677321km , Indian River - 4.15074493048km , Moseley Creek - 4.32008492919km , East Haven - 4.32036037201km , Scuffeltown Creek - 4.35282899439km , Wayne Creek - 4.71055393834km , Knitting Mill Creek - 4.83767443667km , Western Branch Elizabeth River - 4.85086415125km , Gilligan Creek - 5.11916965665km , Paradise Creek - 5.40237240803km , Charters Island - 5.61530030254km , Lafayette River - 6.3607898748km , Edgewater Haven - 6.42811631924km , Lake Kingman - 6.43742550825km , Blows Creek - 6.49820298918km , Craney Island Creek - 6.56595450844km , Lilly Creek - 6.59010332118km , Mill Dam Creek - 7.1906123686km , Baines Creek - 7.29387476523km , Taylor Dam - 7.49679042962km , Lake Taylor Dam - 7.49679042962km , Milldam Creek - 7.69294556389km , Nosehs Creek - 7.69980526084km

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