Big Stone Gap, VA Fishing Trip — October

Your Big Stone Gap, VA Fishing Trip

October2 peopleFamily Trip
High 68°F / Low 49°F2.6" rain · 7 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

What’s Biting in October

Channel CatfishExcellent
Channel Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Jug Fishing
BluegillGood
Bluegill
Float Fishing · Fly Fishing
Largemouth BassGood
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting

October Weather in Big Stone Gap

68°F
Avg High
49°F
Avg Low
2.6"
Rainfall
7
Rainy Days

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

3 Guides Near Big Stone Gap

No guides are based in Big Stone Gap, but these guides operate nearby.

$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.

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

Channel Catfish
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:No limit
Size Limit:No size limit

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

Bluegill
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.

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