Gauley Bridge, WV Fishing Trip — February

Your Gauley Bridge, WV Fishing Trip

February2 peopleFamily Trip
High 46°F / Low 27°F7.3" rain · 12 rainy daysCold weather — dress in warm layers and bring waterproof gear.

What’s Biting in February

Largemouth BassGood
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
Channel CatfishFair
Channel Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Jug Fishing
CrappieFair
Crappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing
White BassLow
White Bass
Various

February Weather in Gauley Bridge

46°F
Avg High
27°F
Avg Low
7.3"
Rainfall
12
Rainy Days

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

6 Guides Near Gauley Bridge

No guides are based in Gauley Bridge, 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.

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What to Bring

Check with your guide about what gear is provided. Here's a recommended packing list:

Essentials

  • Sunscreen (SPF 50+)
  • Polarized sunglasses
  • Hat or visor
  • Weather-appropriate clothing
  • Non-marking shoes or deck shoes

Food & Personal

  • Water and drinks (stay hydrated)
  • Snacks or lunch
  • Cooler for your catch
  • Motion sickness medication (if needed)
  • Camera or phone (waterproof case recommended)
  • Valid fishing license (confirm with captain)

For freshwater Fishing

  • Bug spray
  • Rain gear

West Virginia Fishing License

License Cost
Resident$19
Non-Resident$37
Requirements

Required for ages 15+. Covers all state waters. Trout stamp additional.

Buy License Online — West Virginia

Species Regulations

Largemouth Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:12-inch minimum

Check specific water bodies for special 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.

Crappie
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:20 per day
Size Limit:No size limit
White Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:30 per day
Size Limit:No size limit

No more than four white bass can exceed 15 inches in length.

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