Shinnston, WV Fishing Trip — August

Your Shinnston, WV Fishing Trip

August2 peopleFamily Trip
High 80°F / Low 61°F2" rain · 7 rainy daysGreat weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

What’s Biting in August

Blue CatfishGood
Blue Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Drift Fishing
BluegillGood
Bluegill
Float Fishing · Fly Fishing
CarpGood
Carp
Bottom Fishing · Fly Fishing
Largemouth BassFair
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting

August Weather in Shinnston

80°F
Avg High
61°F
Avg Low
2"
Rainfall
7
Rainy Days

Great weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

2 Guides Near Shinnston

No guides are based in Shinnston, 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

Blue Catfish
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:2 per day
Size Limit:No size limit

Only one blue catfish can be greater than 35 inches.

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

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