Wise, VA Fishing Trip — December

Your Wise, VA Fishing Trip

December2 peopleFamily Trip
High 45°F / Low 28°F2.5" rain · 13 rainy daysCold weather — dress in warm layers and bring waterproof gear.

What’s Biting in December

5 species
Blue CatfishGood
Blue Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Drift Fishing
Largemouth BassFair
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
CrappieFair
Crappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing
Striped BassFair
Striped Bass
Trolling · Casting
BluegillLow
Bluegill
Float Fishing · Fly Fishing

December Weather in Wise

45°F
Avg High
28°F
Avg Low
2.5"
Rainfall
13
Rainy Days

Cold weather — dress in warm layers and bring waterproof gear.

3 Guides Near Wise

No guides are based in Wise, 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.

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

Blue Catfish
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:No limit
Size Limit:No size limit

Anglers are encouraged to harvest blue catfish to help control the population in certain areas.

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.

Crappie
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:25 per day
Size Limit:No size limit
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.

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