West Point, VA Fishing Trip — November

Your West Point, VA Fishing Trip

November2 peopleFamily Trip
High 60°F / Low 42°F2" rain · 8 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

What’s Biting in November

8 species
Striped BassGood
Striped Bass
Trolling · Casting
TautogGood
Tautog
Bottom fishing · Jigging
Mahi MahiFair
Mahi Mahi
Various
WeakfishFair
Weakfish
Various
FlounderFair
Flounder
Various
TunaFair
Tuna
Trolling · Chunking
BluefishFair
Bluefish
Trolling · Casting
Black Sea BassLow
Black Sea Bass
Bottom Fishing · Jigging

November Weather in West Point

60°F
Avg High
42°F
Avg Low
2"
Rainfall
8
Rainy Days

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

40 Guides Near West Point

No guides are based in West Point, but these guides operate nearby.

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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 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 freshwater Fishing

  • 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.

Tautog
Season:January 1 – March 31 and April 1 – December 31
Bag Limit:4 per person
Size Limit:16-inch minimum

Check current regulations for any in-season adjustments.

Mahi Mahi
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:No limit
Size Limit:No size limit

Weakfish
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:1 per person
Size Limit:16-inch minimum

Possession limit is one fish.

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