King George, VA Fishing Trip — April

Your King George, VA Fishing Trip

April2 peopleFamily Trip
High 70°F / Low 50°F4.6" rain · 10 rainy daysGreat weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

What’s Biting in April

8 species
Striped BassExcellent
Striped Bass
Trolling · Casting
FlounderExcellent
Flounder
Various
Mahi MahiGood
Mahi Mahi
Various
WeakfishGood
Weakfish
Various
TautogGood
Tautog
Bottom fishing · Jigging
TunaGood
Tuna
Trolling · Chunking
BluefishGood
Bluefish
Trolling · Casting
Black Sea BassGood
Black Sea Bass
Bottom Fishing · Jigging

April Weather in King George

70°F
Avg High
50°F
Avg Low
4.6"
Rainfall
10
Rainy Days

Great weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

2 in King George + 6 Nearby

Prepare for Your Trip

Gear recommendations and packing list for your trip. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.

What to Bring

Check with your guide about gear. Here's a recommended packing list:

Sunscreen (SPF 50+)
Polarized sunglasses
Hat or visor
Weather-appropriate clothing
Non-marking shoes or deck shoes
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)
Bug spray
Rain gear
$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.

Things to Do in King George

Activities for your non-fishing days

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

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.

Flounder
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:4 per person
Size Limit:16-inch minimum

Regulations can change frequently; always check the VMRC website before fishing.

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

Weakfish
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:1 per person
Size Limit:16-inch minimum

Possession limit is one fish.

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