Emporia, VA Fishing Trip — April
Your Emporia, VA Fishing Trip
April2 peopleFamily Trip
High 74°F / Low 53°F2.8" rain · 5 rainy daysGreat weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.
What’s Biting in April
ExcellentLargemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
ExcellentChannel Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Jug Fishing
ExcellentStriped Bass
Trolling · Casting
April Weather in Emporia
74°F
Avg High
53°F
Avg Low
2.8"
Rainfall
5
Rainy Days
Great weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.
73 Guides Near Emporia
No guides are based in Emporia, 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.
What's Biting By Month
Peak
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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.
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.
Channel Catfish
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:No limit
Size Limit:No size limit
Some waters may have specific 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.