Rocky Mount, VA Fishing Trip — October

Your Rocky Mount, VA Fishing Trip

October2 peopleFamily Trip

High 66°F / Low 48°F2" rain · 6 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

What’s Biting in October

5 species

Bluegill

Good

Bluegill

Float Fishing · Fly Fishing

Largemouth Bass

Good

Largemouth Bass

Spinning · Baitcasting

Crappie

Good

Crappie

Jigging · Live Bait Fishing

White Bass

Fair

White Bass

Various

Hybrid Striped Bass

Fair

Hybrid Striped Bass

Various

October Weather in Rocky Mount

66°F

Avg High

48°F

Avg Low

2"

Rainfall

6

Rainy Days

Mild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

27 Guides Near Rocky Mount

No guides are based in Rocky Mount, but these guides operate nearby.

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Squid hound Fishing Charters

5(109)Top Rated

Squidhound Fishing Charters provide guided striper fishing trips on Smith Mountain Lake in Virginia. Email: [email protected] Phone#: 540-204-6170

Hardy, Virginia

Patriot Fishing Charters

Patriot Fishing Charters is a veteran owned, operated, and captained Smith Mountain Lake Striper fishing charter boat. Join veteran and patriot, Captain John, for the catch of a lifetime.

Union Hall, Virginia

Blue Ridge Musky

Eagle Rock, Virginia

Appalachian Bronzeback Adventures

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Eagle Rock, Virginia

Angler's Lane

4.7(75)Top Rated

Forest, Virginia

New River Fly Fishing

New River Fly Fishing is a guide service that provides guided fishing trips on the New River for smallmouth bass and walleye and the Smith River for trout. We also offer fly fishing lessons on our private trout stream.

Smallmouth BassSpeckled TroutWalleye

Willis, Virginia

SML Wicked Striper Guide Service LLC

Moneta, Virginia

Clint's Striper Guide Service

4.9(41)Top Rated

Questions? Give us a call or send a messege. Captain will be in touch

Union Hall, Virginia

Copper Hill Troutfitters, LLC

Professional fishing charter service in Copper Hill, Virginia. Contact us to book your next fishing adventure!

Copper Hill, Virginia

Smith River Outfitters

4.9(39)Top Rated

Smith River Outfitters provides canoe and Kayak Rentals and guided fishing trips on the Smith River in Henry County Vriginia

Bassett, Virginia

Spikes Prime Time Fishin

4.8(39)Top Rated

Moneta, Virginia

Hartman Guide Services

4.9(34)Top Rated

Hardy, 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

1 / 2

Bluegill

Largemouth Bass

White Bass

Hybrid Striped Bass

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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

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.

Crappie

Season:Year-round

Bag Limit:25 per day

Size Limit:No size limit

White Bass

Season:Year-round

Bag Limit:25 per day

Size Limit:No size limit