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Port Royal, PA Fishing Trip — October

Your Port Royal, PA Fishing Trip

October2 peopleFamily Trip
High 65°F / Low 44°F3" rain · 8 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

What’s Biting in October

8 species
TautogExcellent
Tautog
Bottom fishing · Jigging
Striped BassGood
Striped Bass
Trolling · Casting
TunaGood
Tuna
Trolling · Chunking
FlounderGood
Flounder
Various
Mahi MahiFair
Mahi Mahi
Various
WeakfishFair
Weakfish
Various
BluefishFair
Bluefish
Trolling · Casting
Black Sea BassFair
Black Sea Bass
Bottom Fishing · Jigging

October Weather in Port Royal

65°F
Avg High
44°F
Avg Low
3"
Rainfall
8
Rainy Days

Mild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

13 Guides Near Port Royal

No guides are based in Port Royal, but these guides operate nearby.

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The Feathered Hook - The Feathered Hook
The Feathered Hook

The Feathered Hook

4.9(108)Top Rated

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Coburn, Pennsylvania
Susquehanna River Bass Fishing Guide - Susquehanna River Bass Fishing Guide
Susquehanna River Bass Fishing Guide

Susquehanna River Bass Fishing Guide

5(22)Top Rated

Professional fishing charter service in Landisburg, Pennsylvania. Contact us to book your next fishing adventure!

Landisburg, Pennsylvania
2 Rocky Rivers Guide Service - 2 Rocky Rivers Guide Service
2 Rocky Rivers Guide Service

2 Rocky Rivers Guide Service

4.9(14)Top Rated

Provides smallmouth bass fishing guides on the Susquehanna River and crappie fishing at Sayers Lake.

Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania
Juniata Troutfitters - Juniata Troutfitters
Juniata Troutfitters

Juniata Troutfitters

5(5)Top Rated

Looking to book a guided fly fishing trip on the Little Juniata River with Juniata Troutfitters? Here's our most recent rates plus more info.

Tyrone, Pennsylvania
Dusty Wissmath Fly Fishing - Dusty Wissmath Fly Fishing
Dusty Wissmath Fly Fishing

Dusty Wissmath Fly Fishing

5(4)Top Rated
fly fishing
Carlisle, Pennsylvania
Fins And Feathers Outfitters - Fins And Feathers Outfitters
Fins And Feathers Outfitters

Fins And Feathers Outfitters

5(1)Top Rated
inshore
New Cumberland, Pennsylvania
Susquehanna River Guides - Susquehanna River Guides
Susquehanna River Guides

Susquehanna River Guides

5(1)Top Rated

The Susquehanna River is a fertile limestone river home to one of the best smallmouth fisheries in the East. This environment ensures prolific hatches and rapid growth rates for both forage and game fish.

Gardners, Pennsylvania
Striper Lore Guide Service - Striper Lore Guide Service
Striper Lore Guide Service

Striper Lore Guide Service

4.9Top Rated

For over 40 years, Raystown Lake fishing guide Brian Keller has been catching numerous trophy size fish. He Specializes in trolling live bait for stripers.

Altoona, Pennsylvania
Tagged Out Adventures - Tagged Out Adventures
Tagged Out Adventures

Tagged Out Adventures

3.5(2)

Guided Fishing Services & Lessons

inshore
Chambersburg, Pennsylvania
Penns Creek Guides - Penns Creek Guides
Penns Creek Guides

Penns Creek Guides

Spring Mills, Pennsylvania

inshore
Spring Mills, Pennsylvania
Riseforms Fly Fishing - Riseforms Fly Fishing
Riseforms Fly Fishing

Riseforms Fly Fishing

Boiling Springs, Pennsylvania

Eric Naguski Guided Fly Fishing-Riseforms Fly Fishing

fly fishing
Boiling Springs, Pennsylvania
Relentless Fly Fishing - Relentless Fly Fishing
Relentless Fly Fishing

Relentless Fly Fishing

Shippensburg, Pennsylvania

I have been a bass fanatic for over 15 years now, but trout have always been on the top of my list to chase with a fly rod. So we had to add a new trout logo to the arsenal!

fly fishingfreshwaterLargemouth BassSpeckled Trout
Shippensburg, Pennsylvania
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$910
Estimated total for 2 people
$455
per person
Charter $500
Tip $100
Licenses $60
Food $100
Lodging $150

Estimates based on local charter rates and averages. Contact guides for exact pricing.

What's Biting By Month

Peak
1 / 2

Striped Bass

both
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Mahi Mahi

Various
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Weakfish

Various
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Tautog

saltwater
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

What to Bring

Check with your guide about what gear is provided. Here's a recommended packing list:

Essentials

  • Sunscreen (SPF 50+)
  • Polarized sunglasses
  • Hat or visor
  • Weather-appropriate clothing
  • Non-marking shoes or deck shoes

Food & Personal

  • Water and drinks (stay hydrated)
  • Snacks or lunch
  • Cooler for your catch
  • Motion sickness medication (if needed)
  • Camera or phone (waterproof case recommended)
  • Valid fishing license (confirm with captain)

For fly fishing / inshore / freshwater Fishing

  • Waders (if not provided)
  • Wading boots with felt or rubber soles
  • Bug spray
  • Bug spray
  • Rain gear
  • Light rain jacket

Pennsylvania Fishing License

License Cost
Resident$22.97
Non-Resident$52.97
Requirements

Required for ages 16+. Trout/salmon permit and Lake Erie permit available additionally.

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Species Regulations

Tautog
Season:January 1 – February 28 and April 1 – December 31
Bag Limit:4 per day
Size Limit:16-inch minimum

Regulations can change annually; consult the current Pennsylvania Fishing Summary for the most up-to-date rules.

Striped Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:2 per day
Size Limit:28-inch minimum

Applies to Delaware River and Estuary. Check specific regulations for the Delaware River.

Tuna
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:Varies by species; consult federal regulations
Size Limit:Varies by species; consult federal regulations

Tuna regulations are primarily governed by federal agencies like NOAA. Consult those sources for specific rules.

Flounder
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:4 per day
Size Limit:16-inch minimum

Applies to Delaware River and Estuary. Check specific regulations for the Delaware River.

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