Clifton Forge, VA Fishing Trip — June

Your Clifton Forge, VA Fishing Trip

June2 peopleFamily Trip
High 86°F / Low 64°F5.2" rain · 13 rainy daysHot weather — bring sunscreen, a hat, and plenty of water.

What’s Biting in June

Largemouth BassGood
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
Spotted BassGood
Spotted Bass
Casting · Jigging
Striped BassGood
Striped Bass
Trolling · Casting

June Weather in Clifton Forge

86°F
Avg High
64°F
Avg Low
5.2"
Rainfall
13
Rainy Days

Hot weather — bring sunscreen, a hat, and plenty of water.

20 Guides Near Clifton Forge

No guides are based in Clifton Forge, but these guides operate nearby.

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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 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

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.

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.

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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