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Painter, VA Fishing Trip — August

Your Painter, VA Fishing Trip

August2 peopleFamily Trip

What’s Biting in August

Blue CatfishGood
Blue Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Drift Fishing
BluegillGood
Bluegill
Float Fishing · Fly Fishing
Largemouth BassFair
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
Striped BassFair
Striped Bass
Trolling · Casting

50 Guides Near Painter

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

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Four Winds Chartering - Four Winds Chartering
Four Winds Chartering

Four Winds Chartering

4.9(200)Top Rated

My name is Captain Mike and run a family owned and operated Chesapeake Bay fishing charter business and have been serving people like you for over 20 years.

Hampton, Virginia
Dockside Seafood & Fishing Center - Dockside Seafood & Fishing Center
Dockside Seafood & Fishing Center

Dockside Seafood & Fishing Center

4.5(3392)Top Rated

Traveling to Virginia Beach? Dockside Seafood & Fishing Center offers something for the entire family. Click here for deep sea fishing & dolphin watching!

Virginia Beach, Virginia
Captain Hogg's Charters - Captain Hogg's Charters
Captain Hogg's Charters

Captain Hogg's Charters

4.9(102)Top Rated

Half and full day Chesapeake Bay charter fishing in Virginia aboard the large and comfortable charter boat "Smokin' Gun II" - Let's Go Fishing!

Hampton, Virginia
Tidewater Charters, LLC - Tidewater Charters, LLC
Tidewater Charters, LLC

Tidewater Charters, LLC

4.9(97)Top Rated

Ready to fish with a premier Chesapeake Bay Fishing Charters service? Join Captain Tyler Nonn on the Chesapeake Bay & Eastern Shore fisheries today!

Cape Charles, Virginia
Huntress Charters - Huntress Charters
Huntress Charters

Huntress Charters

5(84)Top Rated

See what to bring and what not to bring when you gear up for a fishing trip with Huntress Charters!

Chincoteague, Virginia
Hampton Roads Charters - Hampton Roads Charters
Hampton Roads Charters

Hampton Roads Charters

4.3(173)
Hampton, Virginia
Litigator SportFishing - Litigator SportFishing
Litigator SportFishing

Litigator SportFishing

5(60)Top Rated

Book personalized fishing charters & sunset cruises in Yorktown. Enjoy expert guidance & family-friendly trips. Contact us today!

Tabb, Virginia
SeaEO Luxury Boat Charters - SeaEO Luxury Boat Charters
SeaEO Luxury Boat Charters

SeaEO Luxury Boat Charters

5(40)Top Rated
Hampton, Virginia
Midnight Sun Charters - Midnight Sun Charters
Midnight Sun Charters

Midnight Sun Charters

5(36)Top Rated

Fishing Action

Reedville, Virginia
Capt. Billy's Charters - Capt. Billy's Charters
Capt. Billy's Charters

Capt. Billy's Charters

4.9(29)Top Rated

Looking for a marina that offers fishing charter services? We’ve got you covered. For detailed information about our offers, contact us

Heathsville, Virginia
Bay Quest Charters - David Rowe
David Rowe

Bay Quest Charters

5(25)Top Rated

Bay Quest Charters Fishing Season Are April Through December On The Chesapeake Bay And Potomac River. Fish With The Best Aboard Bay Quest!

freshwater
Lottsburg, Virginia
Top Dog Charters - Top Dog Charters
Top Dog Charters

Top Dog Charters

5(14)Top Rated
Cape Charles, Virginia
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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.

What's Biting By Month

Peak

Largemouth Bass

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Blue Catfish

freshwater
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M
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Bluegill

freshwater
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M
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J
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Striped Bass

both
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Also Consider Fishing In...

Virginia Beach29 guides · 52 miNorfolk8 guides · 52 miChincoteague8 guides · 31 miCape Charles5 guides · 24 miHampton4 guides · 47 miReedville4 guides · 33 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 freshwater Fishing

  • 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.

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Species 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.

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

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