Damascus, VA Fishing Trip — October

Your Damascus, VA Fishing Trip

October2 peopleFamily Trip
High 67°F / Low 46°F2.4" rain · 8 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

What’s Biting in October

5 species
CrappieGood
Crappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing
CarpGood
Carp
Bottom Fishing · Fly Fishing
Largemouth BassGood
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
Striped BassGood
Striped Bass
Trolling · Casting
Flathead CatfishFair
Flathead Catfish
Various

October Weather in Damascus

67°F
Avg High
46°F
Avg Low
2.4"
Rainfall
8
Rainy Days

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

3 Guides Near Damascus

No guides are based in Damascus, 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

Crappie
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:25 per day
Size Limit:No size limit
Carp
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:No limit
Size Limit:No size limit

Bowfishing is permitted.

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.

Start Over