Wise, VA Fishing Trip — February
Your Wise, VA Fishing Trip
February2 peopleFamily Trip
High 46°F / Low 27°F5.9" rain · 12 rainy daysCold weather — dress in warm layers and bring waterproof gear.
What’s Biting in February
5 speciesFebruary Weather in Wise
46°F
Avg High
27°F
Avg Low
5.9"
Rainfall
12
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.
What's Biting By Month
Peak
1 / 2
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
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.
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.
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.






