Burke Lake Park, Fairfax County, VA
Channel Catfish fishing today
Workable day for Channel Catfish.
68/100
Why today scores 68
- 7 mph wind — Light chop — baitfish active, fish willing to feed
Right now at Burke Lake Park
- Water temp
- unavailable
- Air temp
- 81°F
- Wind
- 3 to 7 mph NW
- Tide phase
- incoming
- Sunrise / sunset
- 6:23 AM / 7:52 PM
- Moon
- first quarter, 33% illuminated
- Solunar windows today
- 12:50 AM - 1:50 AM · 4:50 AM - 6:50 AM · 9:50 AM - 10:50 AM · 5:20 PM - 7:20 PM
- Forecast
- Sunny
About Channel Catfish
Ictalurus punctatus. Native catfish of MD non-tidal rivers, reservoirs, and farm ponds. Bottom-feeder that takes chicken liver, stinkbait, nightcrawlers, and cut bait. Most active at night and in warm water.
Preferred water temp: 60–85°F (ideal 75°F). Preferred tide: either.
VA regulations
- Daily creel limit
- 20
Non-tidal VA: 20 per day statewide, no minimum size. No daily limit in rivers below the fall line. Distinctly more generous than MD (5/day). Primary fisheries: James, Rappahannock, Shenandoah, Roanoke.
Source: NTVA regulations. Last verified: 2026-04-22.