Galax, VA Fishing Trip — September

Your Galax, VA Fishing Trip

September2 peopleFamily Trip
High 73°F / Low 55°F3.1" rain · 11 rainy daysGreat weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

What’s Biting in September

Hybrid Striped BassGood
Hybrid Striped Bass
Various
Spotted BassGood
Spotted Bass
Casting · Jigging
Largemouth BassGood
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
CrappieGood
Crappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing

September Weather in Galax

73°F
Avg High
55°F
Avg Low
3.1"
Rainfall
11
Rainy Days

Great weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

4 Guides Near Galax

No guides are based in Galax, 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.

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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