McMechen, WV Fishing Trip — August
Your McMechen, WV Fishing Trip
August2 peopleFamily Trip
High 85°F / Low 64°F1.1" rain · 2 rainy daysHot weather — bring sunscreen, a hat, and plenty of water.
What’s Biting in August
GoodHybrid Striped Bass
Various
FairSpotted Bass
Casting · Jigging
FairLargemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
August Weather in McMechen
85°F
Avg High
64°F
Avg Low
1.1"
Rainfall
2
Rainy Days
Hot weather — bring sunscreen, a hat, and plenty of water.
1 Guide Near McMechen
No guides are based in McMechen, 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
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
Hybrid Striped Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:2 per day
Size Limit:15-inch minimum
Check specific water bodies for special regulations.
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.
Largemouth Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:12-inch minimum
Check specific water bodies for special regulations.