Virginia Beach, VA Fishing Trip — January
Your Virginia Beach, VA Fishing Trip
January2 peopleFamily Trip
High 42°F / Low 30°F2.1" rain · 6 rainy daysCold weather — dress in warm layers and bring waterproof gear.
What’s Biting in January
23 species
GoodWinter Flounder
Various
FairStriped Bass
Trolling · Casting
FairTuna
Trolling · Chunking
FairSpotted Bass
Casting · Jigging
FairSpotted Seatrout
Various
FairStarry Flounder
Various
FairBlack Drum
Various
LowMahi Mahi
Various
LowFlounder
Various
LowTautog
Bottom fishing · Jigging
LowBluefish
Trolling · Casting
LowGiant Sea Bass
Various
LowSpot
Various
LowShortnose Sturgeon
Various
LowWeakfish
Various
LowWhite Sea Bass
Various
LowCownose Ray
Various
LowAtlantic Sturgeon
Various
LowScup
Various
LowSpotted Gar
Various
LowCroaker
Various
LowGulf Sturgeon
Various
LowBlack Sea Bass
Bottom Fishing · Jigging
January Weather in Virginia Beach
42°F
Avg High
30°F
Avg Low
2.1"
Rainfall
6
Rainy Days
Cold weather — dress in warm layers and bring waterproof gear.
29 Guides Matched
$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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Virginia Fishing License
License Cost
Resident$23
Non-Resident$47
Requirements
Required for ages 16+. Freshwater and saltwater licenses sold separately. Trout license additional.
Species Regulations
Winter Flounder
Season:Closed
Bag Limit:0
Size Limit:No minimum size
Winter Flounder is currently closed to harvest in Virginia waters.
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.
Tuna
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:3 per person per trip for bluefin tuna (with sub-limits based on size class); yellowfin, bigeye, and albacore tuna have a combined limit of 3 per person per trip.
Size Limit:Bluefin tuna have specific size restrictions that vary throughout the year. Consult current regulations.
Regulations for tuna fishing, especially bluefin, are subject to frequent in-season adjustments by NOAA Fisheries. Anglers must have an HMS permit and report catches.
Spotted Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:12-inch minimum
Largemouth and spotted bass are combined for creel and length limits.