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Floyd, VA Fishing Trip — August

Your Floyd, VA Fishing Trip

August2 peopleFamily Trip
High 74°F / Low 60°F3.3" rain · 16 rainy daysWarm with frequent rain — pack a rain jacket and quick-dry clothes.

What’s Biting in August

5 species
BluegillGood
Bluegill
Float Fishing · Fly Fishing
Channel CatfishGood
Channel Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Jug Fishing
Hybrid Striped BassGood
Hybrid Striped Bass
Various
CarpGood
Carp
Bottom Fishing · Fly Fishing
Largemouth BassFair
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting

August Weather in Floyd

74°F
Avg High
60°F
Avg Low
3.3"
Rainfall
16
Rainy Days

Warm with frequent rain — pack a rain jacket and quick-dry clothes.

24 Guides Near Floyd

No guides are based in Floyd, 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
New River Fly Fishing - New River Fly Fishing
New River Fly Fishing

New River Fly Fishing

5(50)Top Rated

New River Fly Fishing is a guide service that provides guided fishing trips on the New River for smallmouth bass and walleye and the Smith River for trout. We also offer fly fishing lessons on our private trout stream.

Smallmouth BassSpeckled TroutWalleye
Willis, 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
Copper Hill Troutfitters, LLC - Copper Hill Troutfitters, LLC
Copper Hill Troutfitters, LLC

Copper Hill Troutfitters, LLC

5(35)Top Rated

Professional fishing charter service in Copper Hill, Virginia. Contact us to book your next fishing adventure!

Copper Hill, 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
Virginia Trophy Guides - Virginia Trophy Guides
Virginia Trophy Guides

Virginia Trophy Guides

5(27)Top Rated

All of the information you need for guide trips and river reports in Central and Southwest Virginia.

Roanoke, 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
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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

Bluegill

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

Channel Catfish

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

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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

Bluegill
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:No limit
Size Limit:No size limit
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.

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.

Carp
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:No limit
Size Limit:No size limit

Bowfishing is permitted.

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