Smithfield, WV Fishing Trip — October

Your Smithfield, WV Fishing Trip

October2 peopleFamily Trip
High 66°F / Low 46°F2.2" rain · 7 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

What’s Biting in October

5 species
Channel CatfishExcellent
Channel Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Jug Fishing
Largemouth BassGood
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
Striped BassGood
Striped Bass
Trolling · Casting
CarpGood
Carp
Bottom Fishing · Fly Fishing
Flathead CatfishFair
Flathead Catfish
Various

October Weather in Smithfield

66°F
Avg High
46°F
Avg Low
2.2"
Rainfall
7
Rainy Days

Mild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

2 Guides Near Smithfield

No guides are based in Smithfield, 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

Channel Catfish
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:4 per day
Size Limit:No size limit

Combined creel limit of 4 for channel and flathead catfish.

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.

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