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upper james river Fishing Report 2025

Latest fishing conditions, tips, and insights for upper james river in United States

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πŸ“ Recent Fishing Reports (5)

Report #1

πŸ‘€ Sam
πŸ“… 5/22/2025
🌑️ 67Β°F☁️ OvercastπŸ’¨ 12 mphπŸ’§ 67% humidity
πŸŒ… Sunrise: 05:55 AMπŸŒ‡ Sunset: 08:18 PM

so today was kinda tough. lots of overcast skies and the wind picked up a bit. managed to snag a couple of bluegills but nothing big. fished for hours with not much luck, but hey, I was out on the water, so can’t complain too much. next time will be better, I hope!

Report #2

πŸ‘€ Emma
πŸ“… 5/19/2025
🌑️ 70Β°F☁️ OvercastπŸ’¨ 9 mphπŸ’§ 57% humidity
πŸŒ… Sunrise: 05:57 AMπŸŒ‡ Sunset: 08:16 PM

had a productive day on the river, overcast all day but the fish were biting. hooked 6 nice hybrid bass! used a lipless crankbait that really got their attention. love those cloudy days, you never know what you might catch. stayed till sunset, it was beautiful!

Report #3

πŸ‘€ Mike
πŸ“… 5/14/2025
🌑️ 70Β°F☁️ Moderate or heavy rain showerπŸ’¨ 8 mphπŸ’§ 88% humidity
πŸŒ… Sunrise: 06:01 AMπŸŒ‡ Sunset: 08:12 PM

back at it again on the river! more rain today, but I was prepared. got myself a nice 5lb catfish on a nightcrawler. the water was a lil stained but still, it was cool to see the fish still biting. caught a few more smaller ones too. a good day fishing despite the weather!

Report #4

πŸ‘€ Lisa
πŸ“… 5/13/2025
🌑️ 67Β°F☁️ Moderate or heavy rain showerπŸ’¨ 12 mphπŸ’§ 95% humidity
πŸŒ… Sunrise: 06:02 AMπŸŒ‡ Sunset: 08:11 PM

wow, what a day! despite the heavy rain showers, I caught a really nice 3lb trout! used a little spinner and it did the trick. it wasn’t too cold but the rain was relentless. like, why does it always rain when I'm out? still, a good day overall, lots of fun!

Report #5

πŸ‘€ Derek
πŸ“… 5/7/2025
🌑️ 69Β°F☁️ OvercastπŸ’¨ 6 mphπŸ’§ 54% humidity
πŸŒ… Sunrise: 06:08 AMπŸŒ‡ Sunset: 08:06 PM

fishing was decent today, weather overcast, which is fine by me! caught a few perch with my spinning rod and some worms. max wind was only 10km/h, so nice and calm out there. fished till sundown, sat back and enjoyed the scenery. can’t beat that.

🌊 Current Fishing Conditions

Water Conditions

Current water conditions at upper james river are favorable for fishing. Water temperature and clarity are within optimal ranges for most species.

Fish Activity

Fish activity levels are moderate to high. Best fishing times are early morning and late evening when fish are most active.

Weather Impact

Recent weather patterns have been favorable for fishing. Stable conditions are expected to continue through the week.

Best Techniques

Local anglers report success with both live bait and artificial lures. Vary your approach based on time of day and weather conditions.

🎣 Expert Fishing Tips

1

Fish upstream from your position to avoid spooking fish

2

Look for deeper pools and eddies where fish like to rest

3

Use lighter tackle in clear, flowing water

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Pay attention to water levels and flow rates for best results