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Amherst, VA Fishing Trip — August

Your Amherst, VA Fishing Trip

August2 peopleFamily Trip
High 81°F / Low 64°F1.3" rain · 8 rainy daysGreat weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

What’s Biting in August

CarpGood
Carp
Bottom Fishing · Fly Fishing
Flathead CatfishGood
Flathead Catfish
Various
Largemouth BassFair
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
Striped BassFair
Striped Bass
Trolling · Casting

August Weather in Amherst

81°F
Avg High
64°F
Avg Low
1.3"
Rainfall
8
Rainy Days

Great weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

25 Guides Near Amherst

No guides are based in Amherst, but these guides operate nearby.

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Wesley Hodges Fly Fishing - Wesley Hodges Fly Fishing
Wesley Hodges Fly Fishing

Wesley Hodges Fly Fishing

5(212)Top Rated

Have a question? Feel free to contact me today and let's chat about your dream fly fishing or bird hunting trip!

Glen Wilton, Virginia
Middle River Outfitters - Middle River Outfitters
Middle River Outfitters

Middle River Outfitters

5(138)Top Rated

Our patient, knowledgeable, and expert fly fishing guides have a combined 100 years of experience guiding throughout Virginia. Come spend a day on the water with our team of guides. The team at our outfitter is comprised of patient, hard-working professionals ready to give you the trip of a lifetime.

Staunton, Virginia
Squid hound Fishing Charters - Squid hound Fishing Charters
Squid hound Fishing Charters

Squid hound Fishing Charters

5(109)Top Rated

Squidhound Fishing Charters provide guided striper fishing trips on Smith Mountain Lake in Virginia. Email: [email protected] Phone#: 540-204-6170

Striped Bass
Hardy, Virginia
Blue Ridge Fishing Adventures - Blue Ridge Fishing Adventures
Blue Ridge Fishing Adventures

Blue Ridge Fishing Adventures

5(88)Top Rated

Virginia's Premier Fly Fishing Guide

Rockbridge Baths, Virginia
Blue Ridge Musky - Blue Ridge Musky
Blue Ridge Musky

Blue Ridge Musky

5(60)Top Rated
Eagle Rock, Virginia
Appalachian Bronzeback Adventures - Appalachian Bronzeback Adventures
Appalachian Bronzeback Adventures

Appalachian Bronzeback Adventures

5(57)Top Rated

App Bronzeback Adventures - Just another WordPress site

Eagle Rock, Virginia
Angler's Lane - Angler's Lane
Angler's Lane

Angler's Lane

4.7(75)Top Rated
Forest, Virginia
Blue mountain drift fly fishing LLC - Blue mountain drift fly fishing LLC
Blue mountain drift fly fishing LLC

Blue mountain drift fly fishing LLC

5(53)Top Rated

Photos of clients with fish from fly fishing in Virginia. Mike Rennie, Blue Mountain Drift Fly Fishing Guide. Virginia fly fishing guide for smallmouth, musky and trout.

BluefishSpeckled Trout
Scottsville, Virginia
SML Wicked Striper Guide Service LLC - SML Wicked Striper Guide Service LLC
SML Wicked Striper Guide Service LLC

SML Wicked Striper Guide Service LLC

5(43)Top Rated
Moneta, Virginia
Spikes Prime Time Fishin - Spikes Prime Time Fishin
Spikes Prime Time Fishin

Spikes Prime Time Fishin

4.8(39)Top Rated
inshore
Moneta, Virginia
Hartman Guide Services - Hartman Guide Services
Hartman Guide Services

Hartman Guide Services

4.9(34)Top Rated
Hardy, Virginia
Captain Marc’s Striper Guide Service - Captain Marc’s Striper Guide Service
Captain Marc’s Striper Guide Service

Captain Marc’s Striper Guide Service

5(27)Top Rated

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.

CatfishSmallmouth BassStriped Bass
Moneta, Virginia
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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

Largemouth Bass

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

Striped Bass

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

Carp

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

Flathead Catfish

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

Also Consider Fishing In...

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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 inshore Fishing

  • Light rain jacket

Virginia Fishing License

License Cost
Resident$23
Non-Resident$47
Requirements

Required for ages 16+. Freshwater and saltwater licenses sold separately. Trout license additional.

Buy License Online — Virginia

Species Regulations

Carp
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:No limit
Size Limit:No size limit

Bowfishing is permitted.

Flathead Catfish
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:No limit
Size Limit:No size limit
Largemouth Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:12-inch minimum

Some waters have special regulations; consult the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources regulations.

Striped Bass
Season:Year-round
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

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.

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