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Colonial Beach, VA Fishing Trip — February

Your Colonial Beach, VA Fishing Trip

February2 peopleFamily Trip
High 47°F / Low 33°F4.7" rain · 10 rainy daysCold weather — dress in warm layers and bring waterproof gear.

What’s Biting in February

8 species
Striped BassFair
Striped Bass
Trolling · Casting
TautogFair
Tautog
Bottom fishing · Jigging
TunaFair
Tuna
Trolling · Chunking
FlounderFair
Flounder
Various
Mahi MahiLow
Mahi Mahi
Various
WeakfishLow
Weakfish
Various
BluefishLow
Bluefish
Trolling · Casting
Black Sea BassLow
Black Sea Bass
Bottom Fishing · Jigging

February Weather in Colonial Beach

47°F
Avg High
33°F
Avg Low
4.7"
Rainfall
10
Rainy Days

Cold weather — dress in warm layers and bring waterproof gear.

14 Guides Near Colonial Beach

No guides are based in Colonial Beach, but these guides operate nearby.

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Midnight Sun Charters - Midnight Sun Charters
Midnight Sun Charters

Midnight Sun Charters

5(36)Top Rated

Fishing Action

Reedville, Virginia
Capt. Billy's Charters - Capt. Billy's Charters
Capt. Billy's Charters

Capt. Billy's Charters

4.9(29)Top Rated

Looking for a marina that offers fishing charter services? We’ve got you covered. For detailed information about our offers, contact us

Heathsville, Virginia
Bay Quest Charters - David Rowe
David Rowe

Bay Quest Charters

5(25)Top Rated

Bay Quest Charters Fishing Season Are April Through December On The Chesapeake Bay And Potomac River. Fish With The Best Aboard Bay Quest!

freshwater
Lottsburg, Virginia
Fly Fishing Consultant - Fly Fishing Consultant
Fly Fishing Consultant

Fly Fishing Consultant

4.8(22)Top Rated

Guided fly fishing trips, education, custom flies, casting lessons in an urban environment in and around Washington DC in the Potomac river watershed for a variety of anadramous and non-anadramous species. Offering nature hikes and boat rides year round.

Fairfax, Virginia
Chucks Charters - Chucks Charters
Chucks Charters

Chucks Charters

5(14)Top Rated

Searching for a fun activity to do in Richmond, Virginia? We offer Chesapeake Bay offshore charter boat fishing on two modern boats at affordable rates. Click here to contact us to learn more, or give us a call at 804-529-6450 to book a trip today!

Lottsburg, Virginia
Fisher's Bay Charters - Fisher's Bay Charters
Fisher's Bay Charters

Fisher's Bay Charters

5(13)Top Rated
Reedville, Virginia
Crabbe’s Charter Fishing - Crabbe’s Charter Fishing
Crabbe’s Charter Fishing

Crabbe’s Charter Fishing

4.8(12)Top Rated
Heathsville, Virginia
McCotter's Lake Anna Guide Service - McCotter's Lake Anna Guide Service
McCotter's Lake Anna Guide Service

McCotter's Lake Anna Guide Service

4.6(11)Top Rated

McCotter's Lake Anna Guide Service was begun unofficially by C.C. McCotter during the summer of 1989 when he guided his very first "clients" ...

Mineral, Virginia
Southern Tide Guide Service - Southern Tide Guide Service
Southern Tide Guide Service

Southern Tide Guide Service

4.6(10)Top Rated
Reedville, Virginia
River Wing Guide Services - River Wing Guide Services
River Wing Guide Services

River Wing Guide Services

5(4)Top Rated

Book a private inshore fishing trip on Chesapeake Bay. Expert guide, all gear included. Perfect for anglers of all levels. Reserve now!

Reedville, Virginia
KJ's Outdoor Adventures - KJ's Outdoor Adventures
KJ's Outdoor Adventures

KJ's Outdoor Adventures

5(3)Top Rated

Experience world-class Crappie fishing on Lake Anna. 6-hour guided trip, all gear included. Book your lake adventure today!

Crappie
King George, Virginia
Chubby's Charter - Chubby's Charter
Chubby's Charter

Chubby's Charter

5(2)Top Rated

Chubby's Charter is a light tackle, inshore saltwater fishing guide service. We aim to give our customers the knowledge, the tools and the experiences they need to truly experience all the Chesapeake Bay has to offer!

Montross, 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
1 / 2

Mahi Mahi

Various
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

Weakfish

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

Bluefish

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

Also Consider Fishing In...

Reedville4 guides · 48 miDeltaville2 guides · 61 miGrimstead2 guides · 65 miLottsburg2 guides · 34 miHeathsville2 guides · 47 miKing George2 guides · 13 mi

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 freshwater Fishing

  • Bug spray
  • Rain gear

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

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.

Tautog
Season:January 1 – March 31 and April 1 – December 31
Bag Limit:4 per person
Size Limit:16-inch minimum

Check current regulations for any in-season adjustments.

Tuna
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:3 per person per trip for bluefin tuna (with sub-limits based on size class); yellowfin, bigeye, and albacore tuna have a combined limit of 3 per person per trip.
Size Limit:Bluefin tuna have specific size restrictions that vary throughout the year. Consult current regulations.

Regulations for tuna fishing, especially bluefin, are subject to frequent in-season adjustments by NOAA Fisheries. Anglers must have an HMS permit and report catches.

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

Regulations can change frequently; always check the VMRC website before fishing.

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