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Danville, VA Fishing Trip — April

Your Danville, VA Fishing Trip

April2 peopleFamily Trip
High 73°F / Low 53°F2.7" rain · 6 rainy daysGreat weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

What’s Biting in April

CrappieExcellent
Crappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing
Largemouth BassExcellent
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
Hybrid Striped BassGood
Hybrid Striped Bass
Various

April Weather in Danville

73°F
Avg High
53°F
Avg Low
2.7"
Rainfall
6
Rainy Days

Great weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

19 Guides Near Danville

No guides are based in Danville, but these guides operate nearby.

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Squid hound Fishing Charters - Squid hound Fishing Charters
Squid hound Fishing Charters

Squid hound Fishing Charters

5(109)Top Rated

Squidhound Fishing Charters provide guided striper fishing trips on Smith Mountain Lake in Virginia. Email: [email protected] Phone#: 540-204-6170

Striped Bass
Hardy, Virginia
Patriot Fishing Charters - Patriot Fishing Charters
Patriot Fishing Charters

Patriot Fishing Charters

5(74)Top Rated

Patriot Fishing Charters is a veteran owned, operated, and captained Smith Mountain Lake Striper fishing charter boat. Join veteran and patriot, Captain John, for the catch of a lifetime.

Striped Bass
Union Hall, Virginia
SML Wicked Striper Guide Service LLC - SML Wicked Striper Guide Service LLC
SML Wicked Striper Guide Service LLC

SML Wicked Striper Guide Service LLC

5(43)Top Rated
Moneta, Virginia
Clint's Striper Guide Service - Clint's Striper Guide Service
Clint's Striper Guide Service

Clint's Striper Guide Service

4.9(41)Top Rated

Questions? Give us a call or send a messege. Captain will be in touch

Union Hall, Virginia
Smith River Outfitters - Smith River Outfitters
Smith River Outfitters

Smith River Outfitters

4.9(39)Top Rated

Smith River Outfitters provides canoe and Kayak Rentals and guided fishing trips on the Smith River in Henry County Vriginia

Bassett, Virginia
Spikes Prime Time Fishin - Spikes Prime Time Fishin
Spikes Prime Time Fishin

Spikes Prime Time Fishin

4.8(39)Top Rated
inshore
Moneta, Virginia
Hartman Guide Services - Hartman Guide Services
Hartman Guide Services

Hartman Guide Services

4.9(34)Top Rated
Hardy, Virginia
Captain Marc’s Striper Guide Service - Captain Marc’s Striper Guide Service
Captain Marc’s Striper Guide Service

Captain Marc’s Striper Guide Service

5(27)Top Rated

Captain Marc's striper fishing guide service site contains a gallery of photos of customers with stripers, largemouth and smallmouth bass, and catfish. It contains the 2022 charter rates, and everything you will need for a great fishing experience on Smith Mountain Lake.

CatfishSmallmouth BassStriped Bass
Moneta, Virginia
Last Cast Guide Service, Smith Mountain Lake - Last Cast Guide Service, Smith Mountain Lake
Last Cast Guide Service, Smith Mountain Lake

Last Cast Guide Service, Smith Mountain Lake

5(26)Top Rated

Smith mountain lake bass fishing guide to teach or book fishing trips during their visit. Provide all tackle and supplies needed. www.lastcastguideservicesml.com

Largemouth Bass
Moneta, Virginia
The Shad Taxi Striper Guide Service - The Shad Taxi Striper Guide Service
The Shad Taxi Striper Guide Service

The Shad Taxi Striper Guide Service

4.8(28)Top Rated

Striper Fishing T Shirts are now here! These striper shirts are popular with all striper fishermen. Striped bass, hybrids, and stripers are our focus.

Striped Bass
Hardy, Virginia
Rockfish Adventures, LLC - Rockfish Adventures, LLC
Rockfish Adventures, LLC

Rockfish Adventures, LLC

5(22)Top Rated

Rockfish Adventures is Smith Mountain Lake’s leading striper and catfish fishing charter! offer professional fishing guided services, Book Now!

CatfishStriped Bass
Moneta, Virginia
Rock Creek Striper Guide Service - Rock Creek Striper Guide Service
Rock Creek Striper Guide Service

Rock Creek Striper Guide Service

5(13)Top Rated

When it comes to chasing Trophy Striper having the right equipment is essential

Striped Bass
Penhook, 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

Crappie

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

Hybrid Striped Bass

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

Largemouth Bass

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

Also Consider Fishing In...

Moneta7 guides · 40 miHardy4 guides · 42 miPenhook2 guides · 32 miUnion Hall2 guides · 35 miRoanoke2 guides · 56 miBassett2 guides · 35 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 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

Crappie
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:25 per day
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.

Hybrid Striped Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:4 per day
Size Limit:No more than 1 over 24 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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