Shepherdstown, WV Fishing Trip — January
Your Shepherdstown, WV Fishing Trip
January2 peopleFamily Trip
High 34°F / Low 21°F1.8" rain · 5 rainy daysCold weather — dress in warm layers and bring waterproof gear.
What’s Biting in January
5 species
FairCarp
Bottom Fishing · Fly Fishing
FairLargemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
FairHybrid Striped Bass
Various
FairSpotted Bass
Casting · Jigging
LowBluegill
Float Fishing · Fly Fishing
January Weather in Shepherdstown
34°F
Avg High
21°F
Avg Low
1.8"
Rainfall
5
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.
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
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.
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.