Should I Fish Chincoteague, VA This Week?
70
/100
Tides & fishability—next 3 days
TODAY TUE 10/20 ⚠70MAYBE
WED 10/21 ⚠74MAYBE
THU 10/22 ⚠75GO
Curve height is tide level—curve color is how good the fishing should be. Green means go.
| Time ET | Tide | Height (ft) |
|---|---|---|
| 3:52 am | High | 1.54 |
| 10:09 am | Low | 0.47 |
| 4:34 pm | High | 1.70 |
| 10:51 pm | Low | 0.57 |
Today’s Solunar & Tide Almanac—Chincoteague
Solunar times
Minor12:29 am – 1:59 am
Major6:56 am – 9:56 am
Minor2:43 pm – 4:13 pm
Major7:18 pm – 10:18 pm
Major periods are the moon overhead or underfoot—minors are moonrise and moonset. They feed the score’s solunar factor.
Sun & moon
Sunrise7:14 am
Sunset6:17 pm
Moonrise3:28 pm
Moonset1:14 am
MoonWaxing gibbous · 69%
Tide strength
Today60% · average tide
Average tide strength today—currents at about 60% of this station's monthly peak.
Fishing Weather—Next 3 Days
Today
51°–66°F
Wed 10/21
52°–62°F
Thu 10/22
46°–66°F
Plan your trip—Chincoteague
Tide data: NOAA station Chincoteague Island, USCG Station (8630249).
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is high tide in Chincoteague today?
High tide in Chincoteague, VA today (Tuesday, October 20) is at 3:52 am, at 1.5 ft.
What's the best tide to fish in Chincoteague?
Moving water beats slack water in Chincoteague—fish feed hardest while the tide is actively rising or falling, not at the still point at the top or bottom. The outgoing tide gets a slight edge here by default. Today (Tuesday, October 20), that lines up 6:00 pm–9:00 pm, driven by low light + falling pressure.
When is the best time of day to fish in Chincoteague?
Dawn and dusk are the strongest light windows in Chincoteague, and they carry extra weight when a solunar period (moon overhead, underfoot, rising, or setting) lines up with them. Today (Tuesday, October 20), that combination points to 6:00 pm–9:00 pm.
Should I fish Chincoteague tomorrow?
Should I Fish? rates tomorrow (Wednesday, October 21) in Chincoteague a MAYBE at 74/100—best window 7:00 pm–10:00 pm.
What time should I fish Chincoteague?
Fish Chincoteague today (Tuesday, October 20) from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm—that's the strongest scored window. Outside it, dawn and dusk on moving water are the default best bets.
Do I need a license to fish in VA?
Yes—saltwater fishing in Virginia requires a Virginia Saltwater Recreational Fishing License. Issued by the Virginia Marine Resources Commission. You can get one through the state agency listed below.