Shepherdstown, WV Fishing Trip — December

Your Shepherdstown, WV Fishing Trip

December2 peopleFamily Trip
High 42°F / Low 27°F1.6" rain · 8 rainy daysCold weather — dress in warm layers and bring waterproof gear.

What’s Biting in December

5 species
CarpFair
Carp
Bottom Fishing · Fly Fishing
Largemouth BassFair
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
Spotted BassFair
Spotted Bass
Casting · Jigging
BluegillLow
Bluegill
Float Fishing · Fly Fishing
Hybrid Striped BassLow
Hybrid Striped Bass
Various

December Weather in Shepherdstown

42°F
Avg High
27°F
Avg Low
1.6"
Rainfall
8
Rainy Days

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

1 Guide Near Shepherdstown

No guides are based in Shepherdstown, 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.

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

Carp
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

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.

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