Orange, VA Fishing Trip — July

Your Orange, VA Fishing Trip

July2 peopleFamily Trip
High 89°F / Low 71°F5.7" rain · 18 rainy daysHot weather — bring sunscreen, a hat, and plenty of water.

What’s Biting in July

5 species
Largemouth BassGood
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
Blue CatfishGood
Blue Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Drift Fishing
Hybrid Striped BassGood
Hybrid Striped Bass
Various
Striped BassGood
Striped Bass
Trolling · Casting
CrappieFair
Crappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing

July Weather in Orange

89°F
Avg High
71°F
Avg Low
5.7"
Rainfall
18
Rainy Days

Hot weather — bring sunscreen, a hat, and plenty of water.

7 Guides Near Orange

No guides are based in Orange, 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.

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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 bowfishing / fly fishing / freshwater Fishing

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

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.

Blue Catfish
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:No limit
Size Limit:No size limit

Anglers are encouraged to harvest blue catfish to help control the population in certain areas.

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.

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.

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