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Waynesboro, VA Fishing Trip — September

Your Waynesboro, VA Fishing Trip

September2 peopleFamily Trip
High 75°F / Low 58°F1.9" rain · 10 rainy daysGreat weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

What’s Biting in September

5 species
Striped BassGood
Striped Bass
Trolling · Casting
Flathead CatfishGood
Flathead Catfish
Various
Largemouth BassGood
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
Spotted BassGood
Spotted Bass
Casting · Jigging
CarpGood
Carp
Bottom Fishing · Fly Fishing

September Weather in Waynesboro

75°F
Avg High
58°F
Avg Low
1.9"
Rainfall
10
Rainy Days

Great weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

8 Guides Near Waynesboro

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

Mossy Creek Fly Fishing - Mossy Creek Fly Fishing
Mossy Creek Fly Fishing

Mossy Creek Fly Fishing

4.9(214)Top Rated

Virginia fly fishing shop, guide service, and fly fishing school located in the heart of the Shenandoah Valley minutes away from spring creek brown trout on the famous Mossy Creek and wild brook trout in the freestone mountain streams of The George Washington National Forest and Shenandoah National Park.

Brook TroutBrown TroutSpeckled Trout
Harrisonburg, Virginia
Middle River Outfitters - Middle River Outfitters
Middle River Outfitters

Middle River Outfitters

5(138)Top Rated

Our patient, knowledgeable, and expert fly fishing guides have a combined 100 years of experience guiding throughout Virginia. Come spend a day on the water with our team of guides. The team at our outfitter is comprised of patient, hard-working professionals ready to give you the trip of a lifetime.

Staunton, Virginia
Blue Ridge Fishing Adventures - Blue Ridge Fishing Adventures
Blue Ridge Fishing Adventures

Blue Ridge Fishing Adventures

5(88)Top Rated

Virginia's Premier Fly Fishing Guide

Rockbridge Baths, Virginia
Blue mountain drift fly fishing LLC - Blue mountain drift fly fishing LLC
Blue mountain drift fly fishing LLC

Blue mountain drift fly fishing LLC

5(53)Top Rated

Photos of clients with fish from fly fishing in Virginia. Mike Rennie, Blue Mountain Drift Fly Fishing Guide. Virginia fly fishing guide for smallmouth, musky and trout.

BluefishSpeckled Trout
Scottsville, Virginia
Jeremy Cunningham Fly Fishing - Jeremy Cunningham Fly Fishing
Jeremy Cunningham Fly Fishing

Jeremy Cunningham Fly Fishing

5(14)Top Rated

Discover the finest fly fishing guide services in Virginia with Jeremy Cunningham. Explore picturesque rivers and streams under expert guidance, honing your skills and uncovering hidden fishing gems. Book your unforgettable Virginia fishing experience today!

Monroe, Virginia
Shenandoah Lines Fly - Shenandoah Lines Fly
Shenandoah Lines Fly

Shenandoah Lines Fly

Crozet, Virginia

Explore Shenandoah Lines’ fly fishing services in Central VA, including half and full day guided trips, casting lessons, and fly tying classes.

fly fishing
Crozet, Virginia
Virginia River Guides - Virginia River Guides
Virginia River Guides

Virginia River Guides

Lexington, Virginia

We are confident in the quality, diversity, and beauty of the waters we fish. Come see us and fish the legendary rivers of Virginia. We float and wade the James, Jackson, and Maury rivers.

freshwater
Lexington, Virginia
Virginia Fly Fishing Guide John Roberts Flyfishing - Virginia Fly Fishing Guide John Roberts Flyfishing
Virginia Fly Fishing Guide John Roberts Flyfishing

Virginia Fly Fishing Guide John Roberts Flyfishing

Lexington, Virginia

John Robert's Fly Fishing Adventures located in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia offers the best trout fly fishing in Virginia. John Roberts is your guide offering 50+ years of flyfishing expertise on Virginia Streams.

fly fishingfreshwaterSpeckled Trout
Lexington, 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
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Striped Bass

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

Flathead Catfish

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

Largemouth Bass

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

Spotted Bass

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 fly fishing / freshwater Fishing

  • Waders (if not provided)
  • Wading boots with felt or rubber soles
  • Bug spray
  • Bug spray
  • Rain gear

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.

Flathead Catfish
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.

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.

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