Wise, VA Fishing Trip — July

Your Wise, VA Fishing Trip

July2 peopleFamily Trip
High 82°F / Low 67°F3.8" rain · 20 rainy daysWarm with frequent rain — pack a rain jacket and quick-dry clothes.

What’s Biting in July

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

July Weather in Wise

82°F
Avg High
67°F
Avg Low
3.8"
Rainfall
20
Rainy Days

Warm with frequent rain — pack a rain jacket and quick-dry clothes.

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

Bluegill
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.

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.

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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