Newport News, VA Fishing Trip — September

Your Newport News, VA Fishing Trip

September2 peopleFamily Trip
High 78°F / Low 66°F4.6" rain · 8 rainy daysGreat weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

What’s Biting in September

8 species
Striped BassGood
Striped Bass
Trolling · Casting
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
FlounderGood
Flounder
Various

September Weather in Newport News

78°F
Avg High
66°F
Avg Low
4.6"
Rainfall
8
Rainy Days

Great weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

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$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

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.

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.

Tautog
Season:January 1 – March 31 and April 1 – December 31
Bag Limit:4 per person
Size Limit:16-inch minimum

Check current regulations for any in-season adjustments.

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