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Drakes Branch, VA Fishing Trip — December

Your Drakes Branch, VA Fishing Trip

December2 peopleFamily Trip
High 48°F / Low 30°F1.9" rain · 6 rainy daysCold weather — dress in warm layers and bring waterproof gear.

What’s Biting in December

Blue CatfishGood
Blue Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Drift Fishing
CarpFair
Carp
Bottom Fishing · Fly Fishing
Largemouth BassFair
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
Hybrid Striped BassLow
Hybrid Striped Bass
Various

December Weather in Drakes Branch

48°F
Avg High
30°F
Avg Low
1.9"
Rainfall
6
Rainy Days

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

4 Guides Near Drakes Branch

No guides are based in Drakes Branch, but these guides operate nearby.

Angler's Lane - Angler's Lane
Angler's Lane

Angler's Lane

4.7(75)Top Rated
Forest, Virginia
Prime Time Kerr Lake Guide Service - Prime Time Kerr Lake Guide Service
Prime Time Kerr Lake Guide Service

Prime Time Kerr Lake Guide Service

5(14)Top Rated
Clarksville, Virginia
Jeremy Cunningham Fly Fishing - Jeremy Cunningham Fly Fishing
Jeremy Cunningham Fly Fishing

Jeremy Cunningham Fly Fishing

5(14)Top Rated

Discover the finest fly fishing guide services in Virginia with Jeremy Cunningham. Explore picturesque rivers and streams under expert guidance, honing your skills and uncovering hidden fishing gems. Book your unforgettable Virginia fishing experience today!

Monroe, Virginia
Arthur’s Fishing Guide Service - Arthur’s Fishing Guide Service
Arthur’s Fishing Guide Service

Arthur’s Fishing Guide Service

4.1(9)

Crappie fishing on Kerr Reservoir, Buggs Island with a Fishing Guide at Arthurs Fishing Guide Service

Crappie
Baskerville, Virginia
$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

Hybrid Striped Bass

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

Blue Catfish

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

Carp

freshwater
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

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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

Blue Catfish
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:No limit
Size Limit:No size limit

Anglers are encouraged to harvest blue catfish to help control the population in certain areas.

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.

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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