Should I Fish Poquoson, VA This Week?
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/100
Tides & fishability—next 3 days
TODAY WED 10/2178GO
THU 10/2278GO
FRI 10/2369MAYBE
Curve height is tide level—curve color is how good the fishing should be. Green means go.
| Time ET | Tide | Height (ft) |
|---|---|---|
| 5:50 am | High | 2.44 |
| 11:58 am | Low | 0.85 |
| 6:08 pm | High | 2.61 |
Today’s Solunar & Tide Almanac—Poquoson
Solunar times
Minor1:37 am – 3:07 am
Major7:44 am – 10:44 am
Minor3:11 pm – 4:41 pm
Major8:06 pm – 11:06 pm
Major periods are the moon overhead or underfoot—minors are moonrise and moonset. They feed the score’s solunar factor.
Sun & moon
Sunrise7:18 am
Sunset6:20 pm
Moonrise3:56 pm
Moonset2:22 am
MoonWaxing gibbous · 78%
Water temp65°F
Tide strength
Today63% · average tide
Average tide strength today—currents at about 63% of this station's monthly peak.
Fishing Weather—Next 3 Days
Today
59°–65°F
Thu 10/22
54°–67°F
Fri 10/23
57°–61°F
Plan your trip—Poquoson
Tide data: NOAA station Hampton Roads (Sewells Point) (8638610). Tides at Poquoson run about 2 min ahead of the Hampton Roads (Sewells Point) station.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is high tide in Poquoson today?
High tide in Poquoson, VA today (Wednesday, October 21) is at 5:50 am, at 2.4 ft.
What's the best tide to fish in Poquoson?
Moving water beats slack water in Poquoson—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 (Wednesday, October 21), that lines up 8:00 pm–11:00 pm, driven by outgoing tide + minor solunar + falling pressure.
When is the best time of day to fish in Poquoson?
Dawn and dusk are the strongest light windows in Poquoson, and they carry extra weight when a solunar period (moon overhead, underfoot, rising, or setting) lines up with them. Today (Wednesday, October 21), that combination points to 8:00 pm–11:00 pm.
Should I fish Poquoson tomorrow?
Should I Fish? rates tomorrow (Thursday, October 22) in Poquoson a GO at 78/100—best window 8:00 am–11:00 am.
What time should I fish Poquoson?
Fish Poquoson today (Wednesday, October 21) from 8:00 pm to 11:00 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.