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Wise, VA Fishing Trip — October

Your Wise, VA Fishing Trip

October2 peopleFamily Trip
High 64°F / Low 45°F2.5" rain · 7 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

What’s Biting in October

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

October Weather in Wise

64°F
Avg High
45°F
Avg Low
2.5"
Rainfall
7
Rainy Days

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

3 Guides Near Wise

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

Riverfeet Fly Fishing - Riverfeet Fly Fishing
Riverfeet Fly Fishing

Riverfeet Fly Fishing

5(40)Top Rated

Fly fishing guide service in SWVA, serving Abingdon, VA, Damascus, VA and Bristol, VA. We specialize in guided fishing for smallmouth bass and trout in streams, rivers and lakes around the Blue Ridge Mountains.

BluefishSmallmouth BassSpeckled Trout
Abingdon, Virginia
Matt Reilly Fly Fishing - Matt Reilly Fly Fishing
Matt Reilly Fly Fishing

Matt Reilly Fly Fishing

5(26)Top Rated

A highly regarded guide, writer, and speaker based in southwest Virginia, Matt guides fly fishing experiences for trophy trout and smallmouth bass.

Smallmouth BassSpeckled Trout
Glade Spring, Virginia
Flying Appalachia - Flying Appalachia
Flying Appalachia

Flying Appalachia

5(11)Top Rated

A scenic and unforgettable guided fly fishing trip on the Watauga or South Holston Tailwater

Marion, 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

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Bluegill

freshwater
J
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

Blue Catfish

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

Crappie

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

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.

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.

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