Shepherdstown, WV Fishing Trip — October
Your Shepherdstown, WV Fishing Trip
October2 peopleFamily Trip
High 67°F / Low 47°F2.5" rain · 9 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.
What’s Biting in October
5 species
ExcellentSpotted Bass
Casting · Jigging
GoodCarp
Bottom Fishing · Fly Fishing
GoodLargemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
GoodBluegill
Float Fishing · Fly Fishing
FairHybrid Striped Bass
Various
October Weather in Shepherdstown
67°F
Avg High
47°F
Avg Low
2.5"
Rainfall
9
Rainy Days
Mild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.
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
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.
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.
Bluegill
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:No limit
Size Limit:No size limit