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Madison, VA Fishing Trip — February

Your Madison, VA Fishing Trip

February2 peopleFamily Trip
High 45°F / Low 28°F4" rain · 10 rainy daysCold weather — dress in warm layers and bring waterproof gear.

What’s Biting in February

Largemouth BassGood
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
Striped BassFair
Striped Bass
Trolling · Casting
CarpFair
Carp
Bottom Fishing · Fly Fishing

February Weather in Madison

45°F
Avg High
28°F
Avg Low
4"
Rainfall
10
Rainy Days

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

6 Guides Near Madison

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

Mossy Creek Fly Fishing - Mossy Creek Fly Fishing
Mossy Creek Fly Fishing

Mossy Creek Fly Fishing

4.9(214)Top Rated

Virginia fly fishing shop, guide service, and fly fishing school located in the heart of the Shenandoah Valley minutes away from spring creek brown trout on the famous Mossy Creek and wild brook trout in the freestone mountain streams of The George Washington National Forest and Shenandoah National Park.

Brook TroutBrown TroutSpeckled Trout
Harrisonburg, Virginia
Middle River Outfitters - Middle River Outfitters
Middle River Outfitters

Middle River Outfitters

5(138)Top Rated

Our patient, knowledgeable, and expert fly fishing guides have a combined 100 years of experience guiding throughout Virginia. Come spend a day on the water with our team of guides. The team at our outfitter is comprised of patient, hard-working professionals ready to give you the trip of a lifetime.

Staunton, Virginia
Cool Water Outfitters - Cool Water Outfitters
Cool Water Outfitters

Cool Water Outfitters

5(130)Top Rated

Overnight fishing on private trout streams in the Shenandoah Valley. Also offer backcountry trips to the Monongahela National Forest in West Virginia.

Speckled Trout
Winchester, Virginia
Blue mountain drift fly fishing LLC - Blue mountain drift fly fishing LLC
Blue mountain drift fly fishing LLC

Blue mountain drift fly fishing LLC

5(53)Top Rated

Photos of clients with fish from fly fishing in Virginia. Mike Rennie, Blue Mountain Drift Fly Fishing Guide. Virginia fly fishing guide for smallmouth, musky and trout.

BluefishSpeckled Trout
Scottsville, Virginia
McCotter's Lake Anna Guide Service - McCotter's Lake Anna Guide Service
McCotter's Lake Anna Guide Service

McCotter's Lake Anna Guide Service

4.6(11)Top Rated

McCotter's Lake Anna Guide Service was begun unofficially by C.C. McCotter during the summer of 1989 when he guided his very first "clients" ...

Mineral, Virginia
Shenandoah Lines Fly - Shenandoah Lines Fly
Shenandoah Lines Fly

Shenandoah Lines Fly

Crozet, Virginia

Explore Shenandoah Lines’ fly fishing services in Central VA, including half and full day guided trips, casting lessons, and fly tying classes.

fly fishing
Crozet, 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

Largemouth Bass

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

Striped Bass

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

Carp

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

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King George2 guides · 56 mi

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 fly fishing Fishing

  • Waders (if not provided)
  • Wading boots with felt or rubber soles
  • Bug spray

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

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.

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.

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

Bowfishing is permitted.

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