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
Class Act Charters runs the best Fishing Charter. Learn more about Chesapeake Bay Fishing Charter, Black Drum, Bluefish., Cobia, Redfish, Sea Bass, Sheepshead, Spadefish, Spanish Mackerel, Striped Bass, Tautog, Chesapeake Bay Fishing Charter, Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report, chesapeake bay fishing seasons
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 Colonial Beach. Right now in February, activity is low.
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Striped Bass
Colonial Beach offers a strategic location for anglers targeting striped bass in the tidal Potomac River. The river's brackish waters provide excellent habitat for stripers, particularly during their spring spawning run and fall migration. Focus your efforts around the many docks, pilings, and submerged structures that line the shoreline. The period from April to June and again from October to December are typically the most productive. Live-lining spot or eels can be incredibly effective, but artificial lures like crankbaits and swimbaits also produce. Pay attention to current; stripers often position themselves to ambush prey in areas with strong tidal flow. A helpful tip: the public fishing pier at Colonial Beach is a great spot to start, especially for those without a boat. Also, be aware of the regulations regarding size and possession limits, which can change seasonally.
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 the creel limit for Striped Bass in Colonial Beach, VA?
You can keep one Striped Bass per day in Colonial Beach. Be sure to check the size restrictions.
What size Striped Bass can I keep in Colonial Beach?
There is a slot limit of 18-24 inches, except in the tidal Potomac River where the slot limit is 20-26 inches. Any fish outside these ranges must be released.
What kind of fishing license do I need to catch Striped Bass in Colonial Beach?
Because Colonial Beach is located on the tidal Potomac River, you'll need a valid Virginia freshwater fishing license to target Striped Bass.
Are there any seasonal closures for Striped Bass fishing near Colonial Beach?
No, Striped Bass fishing is open year-round in Colonial Beach, but always check for any temporary closures or regulation changes before heading out.
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