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Richmond, VA Fishing Trip — January

Your Richmond, VA Fishing Trip

January2 peopleFamily Trip
High 41°F / Low 26°F2.6" rain · 7 rainy daysCold weather — dress in warm layers and bring waterproof gear.

What’s Biting in January

8 species
Striped BassFair
Striped Bass
Trolling · Casting
CarpFair
Carp
Bottom Fishing · Fly Fishing
CrappieFair
Crappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing
CatfishFair
Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Jug Fishing
Hybrid Striped BassFair
Hybrid Striped Bass
Various
Largemouth BassFair
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
BluegillLow
Bluegill
Float Fishing · Fly Fishing
White BassLow
White Bass
Various

January Weather in Richmond

41°F
Avg High
26°F
Avg Low
2.6"
Rainfall
7
Rainy Days

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

4 Guides Near Richmond

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

Virginia Fishing Tours - Virginia Fishing Tours
Virginia Fishing Tours

Virginia Fishing Tours

4.7(13)Top Rated
Williamsburg, 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
Nautical Pride Sportfishing - Nautical Pride Sportfishing
Nautical Pride Sportfishing

Nautical Pride Sportfishing

5(4)Top Rated

One of Virginia's top charters on the James River, the Rappahannock River, and Kerr Lake. We specialize in trophy catfish, with a clean and professional atmosphere catered to show you and your family a experience of a lifetime!

Charles City, Virginia
Citations Only Guide Service - Citations Only Guide Service
Citations Only Guide Service

Citations Only Guide Service

Colonial Heights, Virginia

inshore
Colonial Heights, 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
1 / 2

Striped Bass

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

Bluegill

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

White Bass

Various
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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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 inshore Fishing

  • Light rain jacket

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.

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

Bowfishing is permitted.

Crappie
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:25 per day
Size Limit:No size limit
Catfish
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:No limit
Size Limit:No size limit

Some waters, such as designated stocked trout waters, may have restrictions on bait; consult the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources regulations.

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