Wachapreague, VA Fishing Trip — August
Your Wachapreague, VA Fishing Trip
August2 peopleFamily Trip
High 80°F / Low 67°F1.7" rain · 10 rainy daysGreat weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.
What’s Biting in August
FairSpotted Bass
Casting · Jigging
FairLargemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
FairStriped Bass
Trolling · Casting
August Weather in Wachapreague
80°F
Avg High
67°F
Avg Low
1.7"
Rainfall
10
Rainy Days
Great weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.
36 Guides Near Wachapreague
No guides are based in Wachapreague, but these guides operate nearby.
$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
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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
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.
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.