Damn Good Striped Bass Fishing Charters In Virginia

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 8 striped bass trips in Virginia, and the most popular trips in the area are Chesapeake Bay Half & 3/4 Day Trips guided by John, Fall Fishing Trip guided by John, and Monster Catfish And More guided by William.

Our guides in Virginia are rated a 5 out of 5 based on 5945 verified reviews on Captain Experiences.

All guides on Captain Experiences are vetted by our team. You can access their reviews, click through trip photos, read bios to get to know them, and preview trip details like species, techniques, group sizes, boat specs and more.

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Inshore fishing is the most popular type of fishing for striped bass in Virginia as well as nearshore fishing, river fishing, and flats fishing.

The most common fishing techniques in Virginia are bottom fishing, light tackle fishing, and trolling but cut bait fishing and live bait fishing are popular as well.

Prices for striped bass in Virginia can range anywhere from about $700 to $2,209, but the average price for a half day trip for striped bass in Virginia is $1,035. The average price for a full day trip for striped bass in Virginia is $1,568.

Hiring a guide provides a number of benefits and many choose to book a fishing guide for a combination of experience, local knowledge, convenience, and cost-effectiveness.

Working with experienced fishing guides who know the best local spots and techniques can dramatically increase your odds of a great day. Having someone who is on the water every day and knows the area like the back of their hand is going to give you the best chances of success.

Booking a guide is also more cost effective, especially if you only get out a handful of times per year. When you consider all of the costs you would incur on your own such as the price of a boat, maintenance, insurance, gas, high-quality gear and tackle, repairs, and more, you’ll find that DIY is sometimes not worth the expense.

Even if you’ve got a great setup already in your home waters, booking a guide also provides a great opportunity to experience new techniques, new locations, or even a chance at a new target species to knock off the bucket list.

The most popular season for striped bass fishing in Virginia is fall, and most anglers book their trips 37 days in advance.

See here for more information on fishing licenses in Virginia, bag limits for target species, and fishing season regulations in Virginia. When in doubt, your fishing guide will always know the right rules and regulations in Virginia.