Should I Fish Tangier Island, VA This Week?
71
/100
Tides & fishability—next 3 days
TODAY WED 10/21 ⚠71MAYBE
THU 10/2269MAYBE
FRI 10/2363MAYBE
Curve height is tide level—curve color is how good the fishing should be. Green means go.
| Time ET | Tide | Height (ft) |
|---|---|---|
| 3:02 am | Low | 0.24 |
| 8:51 am | High | 1.38 |
| 3:14 pm | Low | 0.24 |
| 9:11 pm | High | 1.54 |
Today’s Solunar & Tide Almanac—Tangier Island
Solunar times
Minor1:35 am – 3:05 am
Major7:43 am – 10:43 am
Minor3:10 pm – 4:40 pm
Major8:05 pm – 11:05 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
Sunset6:18 pm
Moonrise3:55 pm
Moonset2:20 am
MoonWaxing gibbous · 78%
Tide strength
Today70% · average tide
Average tide strength today—currents at about 70% of this station's monthly peak.
Fishing Weather—Next 3 Days
Today
58°–64°F
Thu 10/22
57°–64°F
Fri 10/23
55°–62°F
Plan your trip—Tangier Island
Tide data: NOAA station Tangier Island (8633532).
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is high tide in Tangier Island today?
High tide in Tangier Island, VA today (Wednesday, October 21) is at 8:51 am, at 1.4 ft.
What's the best tide to fish in Tangier Island?
Moving water beats slack water in Tangier Island—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 5:00 pm–7:00 pm, driven by incoming tide + low light + falling pressure.
When is the best time of day to fish in Tangier Island?
Dawn and dusk are the strongest light windows in Tangier Island, 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 5:00 pm–7:00 pm.
Should I fish Tangier Island tomorrow?
Should I Fish? rates tomorrow (Thursday, October 22) in Tangier Island a MAYBE at 69/100—best window 6:00 am–8:00 am.
What time should I fish Tangier Island?
Fish Tangier Island today (Wednesday, October 21) from 5:00 pm to 7:00 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.