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Galax, VA Fishing Trip — January

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January2 peopleFamily Trip
High 35°F / Low 20°F2.2" rain · 6 rainy daysCold weather — dress in warm layers and bring waterproof gear.

What’s Biting in January

Hybrid Striped BassFair
Hybrid Striped Bass
Various
Spotted BassFair
Spotted Bass
Casting · Jigging
Largemouth BassFair
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
CrappieFair
Crappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing

January Weather in Galax

35°F
Avg High
20°F
Avg Low
2.2"
Rainfall
6
Rainy Days

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

4 Guides Near Galax

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

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
Matt Reilly Fly Fishing - Matt Reilly Fly Fishing
Matt Reilly Fly Fishing

Matt Reilly Fly Fishing

5(26)Top Rated

A highly regarded guide, writer, and speaker based in southwest Virginia, Matt guides fly fishing experiences for trophy trout and smallmouth bass.

Smallmouth BassSpeckled Trout
Glade Spring, Virginia
New River Outdoor Co. - New River Outdoor Co.
New River Outdoor Co.

New River Outdoor Co.

4.9(18)Top Rated

new river,fishing tackle,g.loomis,loomis rods,shimano sedona,power pro,shimano sahara,loomis imx,loomis glx,p-line cxx,palamor knot,loomis bronzeback series,gamakatsu hooks,loomis venture 7,ross rhythm 3.5,wulf bass taper,perfection loop,nail knot

Largemouth Bass
Pearisburg, Virginia
Flying Appalachia - Flying Appalachia
Flying Appalachia

Flying Appalachia

5(11)Top Rated

A scenic and unforgettable guided fly fishing trip on the Watauga or South Holston Tailwater

Marion, 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
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F
M
A
M
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J
A
S
O
N
D

Spotted Bass

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

Crappie

freshwater
J
F
M
A
M
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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

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.

Spotted Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:12-inch minimum

Largemouth and spotted bass are combined for creel and length limits.

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.

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