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Hillsville, VA Fishing Trip — December

Your Hillsville, VA Fishing Trip

December2 peopleFamily Trip
High 43°F / Low 27°F2.1" rain · 10 rainy daysCold weather — dress in warm layers and bring waterproof gear.

What’s Biting in December

Spotted BassFair
Spotted Bass
Casting · Jigging
Channel CatfishFair
Channel Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Jug Fishing
Largemouth BassFair
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
BluegillLow
Bluegill
Float Fishing · Fly Fishing

December Weather in Hillsville

43°F
Avg High
27°F
Avg Low
2.1"
Rainfall
10
Rainy Days

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

8 Guides Near Hillsville

No guides are based in Hillsville, 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
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
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
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
Lucky Strips Fly Company - Lucky Strips Fly Company
Lucky Strips Fly Company

Lucky Strips Fly Company

5(10)Top Rated

Virginia Fly Fishing - Smith River Resources Developed to help anglers stay up to date on Stocking Information and Flows via the USGS website.

Bassett, Virginia
Hooked Up Charters Sml - Hooked Up Charters Sml
Hooked Up Charters Sml

Hooked Up Charters Sml

5(1)Top Rated
inshore
Roanoke, 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

Bluegill

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

Spotted Bass

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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