Fishing Charters in Virginia
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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 South Hill. Right now in March, activity is Fair.
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Striped Bass
South Hill, Virginia, offers access to a growing landlocked striped bass fishery in Kerr Lake (Buggs Island Lake). While not as historically renowned as coastal striper fisheries, Kerr Lake offers a chance to tangle with these powerful fish in a freshwater environment. Spring and fall are the key seasons, mirroring the hybrid striped bass patterns. During these times, stripers will be chasing baitfish in the main lake and up into the larger creek arms. Trolling large swimbaits or crankbaits is a common tactic, as is casting bucktails or jigs near structure. Live bait fishing with gizzard shad can also be very effective. Local tip: Use your electronics to locate schools of baitfish and structure in deeper water, as the stripers often relate to these areas. The area near the dam and the main lake channels are known to hold stripers. Boat access is plentiful, with well-maintained ramps at Occoneechee State Park and other locations around the lake. Kerr Lake stripers can reach impressive sizes, with fish over 20 pounds possible.
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How to Catch Striped Bass
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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 is the slot size for striped bass in Virginia?
There is an 18-24 inch slot limit for striped bass in Virginia, except in the tidal Potomac River where the slot limit is 20-26 inches. Fish must fall within this range to be kept.
How many striped bass can I keep per day in Virginia?
You are allowed to keep 1 striped bass per day, provided it falls within the legal slot size limit of 18-24 inches (or 20-26 inches in the tidal Potomac River).
What kind of fishing license do I need to target striped bass near South Hill?
You will need a valid Virginia freshwater fishing license to legally fish for striped bass in the freshwater areas around South Hill.
Is striped bass fishing open year-round in Virginia?
Yes, the season for striped bass is open year-round in Virginia. Be sure to check specific regulations for the body of water you intend to fish, and always abide by the slot limit.
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