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Montrose, WV Fishing Trip — February

Your Montrose, WV Fishing Trip

February2 peopleFamily Trip
High 40°F / Low 22°F5.4" rain · 15 rainy daysCold weather — dress in warm layers and bring waterproof gear.

What’s Biting in February

Largemouth BassGood
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
Striped BassFair
Striped Bass
Trolling · Casting
Flathead CatfishFair
Flathead Catfish
Various
BluegillLow
Bluegill
Float Fishing · Fly Fishing

February Weather in Montrose

40°F
Avg High
22°F
Avg Low
5.4"
Rainfall
15
Rainy Days

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

5 Guides Near Montrose

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

Blackwater Outdoor Adventures - Blackwater Outdoor Adventures
Blackwater Outdoor Adventures

Blackwater Outdoor Adventures

4.8(251)Top Rated

Blackwater Outdoor Adventures reservation policies

Parsons, West Virginia
Knapps Creek Trout Lodge - Knapps Creek Trout Lodge
Knapps Creek Trout Lodge

Knapps Creek Trout Lodge

5(32)Top Rated

This inviting waterfront Bed & Breakfast also offers Fly Fishing Guide Services & Beginner Fly Fishing Lessons on location! Focusing on WV Trout Fishing Trips near Snowshoe, WV, the Monongahela National Forest, and Watoga State Park. Licensed WV Fishing Guides for the Cranberry River & Greenbrier River Watersheds. Within 1 mile from the Greenbrier River Trail in Marlinton, WV.

Speckled Trout
Marlinton, West Virginia
The West Virginia Experience - The West Virginia Experience
The West Virginia Experience

The West Virginia Experience

5(25)Top Rated

Thank you for considering The West Virginia Experience for your next outdoor adventure. ​. Whether you are interested in a float fishing trip for smallmouth bas

Fayetteville, West Virginia
Mountain Water Adventures - Mountain Water Adventures
Mountain Water Adventures

Mountain Water Adventures

5(1)Top Rated

guided fly fishing on miles of private water in southeastern West Virginia. Water and fish you have to experience to believe.

fly fishing
White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia
First Light Outfitters, LLC. - First Light Outfitters, LLC.
First Light Outfitters, LLC.

First Light Outfitters, LLC.

5(1)Top Rated

First Light Outfitters, LLC. firstlightguide Fly Fishing Trout, Fishing Instructor, Musky, Greenbrier Resort, Escatawba

Ronceverte, West 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

Peak

Bluegill

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

Striped Bass

both
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

Flathead Catfish

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

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 fly fishing Fishing

  • Waders (if not provided)
  • Wading boots with felt or rubber soles
  • Bug spray

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.

Striped Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:2 per day
Size Limit:15-inch minimum

Check specific water bodies for special regulations.

Flathead Catfish
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:No size limit

Check specific water bodies for special regulations.

Bluegill
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:No limit
Size Limit:No size limit
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