Bethlehem, WV Fishing Trip — October
Your Bethlehem, WV Fishing Trip
October2 peopleFamily Trip
High 64°F / Low 46°F3" rain · 6 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.
What’s Biting in October
5 species
ExcellentChannel Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Jug Fishing
ExcellentSpotted Bass
Casting · Jigging
GoodCrappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing
GoodStriped Bass
Trolling · Casting
GoodLargemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
October Weather in Bethlehem
64°F
Avg High
46°F
Avg Low
3"
Rainfall
6
Rainy Days
Mild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.
1 Guide Near Bethlehem
No guides are based in Bethlehem, 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
West Virginia Fishing License
License Cost
Resident$19
Non-Resident$37
Requirements
Required for ages 15+. Covers all state waters. Trout stamp additional.
Species Regulations
Channel Catfish
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:4 per day
Size Limit:No size limit
Combined creel limit of 4 for channel and flathead catfish.
Spotted Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:6 per day
Size Limit:12-inch minimum
The daily creel limit for black bass (largemouth, smallmouth, spotted) is 6, only one of which can be greater than 18 inches.
Crappie
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:20 per day
Size Limit:No size limit
Striped Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:2 per day
Size Limit:15-inch minimum
Check specific water bodies for special regulations.