Fishing Charters in Virginia
Browse fishing charters in Virginia that can help you catch striped bass.
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Rock Creek Striper Guide Service
When it comes to chasing Trophy Striper having the right equipment is essential
Captain Marc’s Striper Guide Service
Captain Marc's striper fishing guide service site contains a gallery of photos of customers with stripers, largemouth and smallmouth bass, and catfish. It contains the 2022 charter rates, and everything you will need for a great fishing experience on Smith Mountain Lake.
Squid hound Fishing Charters
Squidhound Fishing Charters provide guided striper fishing trips on Smith Mountain Lake in Virginia. Email: [email protected] Phone#: 540-204-6170
Rockfish Adventures, LLC
Rockfish Adventures is Smith Mountain Lake’s leading striper and catfish fishing charter! offer professional fishing guided services, Book Now!
Patriot Fishing Charters
Patriot Fishing Charters is a veteran owned, operated, and captained Smith Mountain Lake Striper fishing charter boat. Join veteran and patriot, Captain John, for the catch of a lifetime.
Class Act Charters LLC
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The Shad Taxi Striper Guide Service
Striper Fishing T Shirts are now here! These striper shirts are popular with all striper fishermen. Striped bass, hybrids, and stripers are our focus.
Kenny's Striper Guide Service
Fish for striper on Smith Mountain Lake with an expert: Captain Kenny Short
Best Time to Catch Striped Bass
Striped Bass can be caught year-round in Coles Point. Right now in February, activity is low.
Seasonal Activity Chart
Striped Bass
The waters around Coles Point are a prime location to intercept striped bass as they migrate through the Chesapeake Bay. Situated along the western shore of the Bay, Coles Point gives anglers access to both open water and protected creeks. Spring and fall are peak seasons, coinciding with the striper migration. Focus your efforts around structure like the piers near the Coles Point Marina and the submerged ledges further offshore. Matching your lure selection to the prevalent baitfish is key; try using swimbaits or crankbaits that imitate menhaden or herring. Be mindful of the tides, as stripers often feed aggressively during tidal changes. A local tip: try chumming with cut bait to attract stripers to your location, especially when fishing deeper waters.
How to Catch Striped Bass
Striped Bass Fishing Regulations in Virginia
Open Season
Year-round
Daily Bag Limit
1 per day
Size Limit
18-24 inch slot limit, except in the tidal Potomac River where the slot limit is 20-26 inches
License Required
Freshwater fishing license
Possession of striped bass or hybrid striped bass is prohibited on Gaston Lake and its tributaries from April 1 through May 31. Check local advisories for specific water bodies.
⚠️ Always verify current regulations with the Virginia state wildlife agency before fishing.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What's a good bait to use for striped bass in Coles Point, VA?
Striped bass in the Coles Point area are often caught using live bait such as spot or eels. Lure anglers have success with swimbaits, crankbaits, and topwater plugs, especially around structure.
What size striped bass can I keep if I catch one near Coles Point?
Virginia has a slot limit for striped bass. In this area, you can keep one fish per day, provided it measures between 18 and 24 inches.
Do I need a license to fish for striped bass around Coles Point, VA?
Yes, you'll need a valid freshwater fishing license from the state of Virginia to target striped bass in the Coles Point area.
When is the best time of year to fish for striped bass near Coles Point?
While striped bass can be caught year-round, the spring and fall migrations are often the most productive times to fish for them in the Coles Point region.
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