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Rural Retreat, VA Fishing Trip — April

Your Rural Retreat, VA Fishing Trip

April2 peopleFamily Trip
High 66°F / Low 46°F2.5" rain · 8 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

What’s Biting in April

Largemouth BassExcellent
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
BluegillGood
Bluegill
Float Fishing · Fly Fishing
Hybrid Striped BassGood
Hybrid Striped Bass
Various

April Weather in Rural Retreat

66°F
Avg High
46°F
Avg Low
2.5"
Rainfall
8
Rainy Days

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

5 Guides Near Rural Retreat

No guides are based in Rural Retreat, but these guides operate nearby.

New River Fly Fishing - New River Fly Fishing
New River Fly Fishing

New River Fly Fishing

5(50)Top Rated

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
Riverfeet Fly Fishing - Riverfeet Fly Fishing
Riverfeet Fly Fishing

Riverfeet Fly Fishing

5(40)Top Rated

Fly fishing guide service in SWVA, serving Abingdon, VA, Damascus, VA and Bristol, VA. We specialize in guided fishing for smallmouth bass and trout in streams, rivers and lakes around the Blue Ridge Mountains.

BluefishSmallmouth BassSpeckled Trout
Abingdon, Virginia
Matt Reilly Fly Fishing - Matt Reilly Fly Fishing
Matt Reilly Fly Fishing

Matt Reilly Fly Fishing

5(26)Top Rated

A highly regarded guide, writer, and speaker based in southwest Virginia, Matt guides fly fishing experiences for trophy trout and smallmouth bass.

Smallmouth BassSpeckled Trout
Glade Spring, Virginia
New River Outdoor Co. - New River Outdoor Co.
New River Outdoor Co.

New River Outdoor Co.

4.9(18)Top Rated

new river,fishing tackle,g.loomis,loomis rods,shimano sedona,power pro,shimano sahara,loomis imx,loomis glx,p-line cxx,palamor knot,loomis bronzeback series,gamakatsu hooks,loomis venture 7,ross rhythm 3.5,wulf bass taper,perfection loop,nail knot

Largemouth Bass
Pearisburg, Virginia
Flying Appalachia - Flying Appalachia
Flying Appalachia

Flying Appalachia

5(11)Top Rated

A scenic and unforgettable guided fly fishing trip on the Watauga or South Holston Tailwater

Marion, 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

Largemouth Bass

freshwater
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O
N
D

Bluegill

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

Hybrid Striped Bass

Various
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M
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M
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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.

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

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