Brookneal, VA Fishing Trip — December
Your Brookneal, VA Fishing Trip
December2 peopleFamily Trip
What’s Biting in December
5 species21 Guides Near Brookneal
No guides are based in Brookneal, 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.
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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.
Species Regulations
Crappie
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:25 per day
Size Limit:No size limit
Spotted Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:12-inch minimum
Largemouth and spotted bass are combined for creel and length limits.
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.






