Cumming, GA Fishing Trip — May

Your Cumming, GA Fishing Trip

May2 peopleFamily Trip
High 75°F / Low 60°F9.8" rain · 21 rainy daysWarm with frequent rain — pack a rain jacket and quick-dry clothes.

What’s Biting in May

8 species
Striped BassExcellent
Striped Bass
Trolling · Casting
CrappieExcellent
Crappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing
BluegillExcellent
Bluegill
Float Fishing · Fly Fishing
CatfishExcellent
Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Jug Fishing
White BassExcellent
White Bass
Various
Largemouth BassExcellent
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
Spotted BassExcellent
Spotted Bass
Casting · Jigging
Smallmouth BassExcellent
Smallmouth Bass
Casting · Fly Fishing

May Weather in Cumming

75°F
Avg High
60°F
Avg Low
9.8"
Rainfall
21
Rainy Days

Warm with frequent rain — pack a rain jacket and quick-dry clothes.

3 Guides Matched

Prepare for Your Trip

Gear recommendations and packing list for your trip. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.

What to Bring

your guide provides all fishing gear and bait. Here's what else to bring:

Sunscreen (SPF 50+)
Polarized sunglasses
Hat or visor
Weather-appropriate clothing
Non-marking shoes or deck shoes
Water and drinks (stay hydrated)
Snacks or lunch
Cooler for your catch
Motion sickness medication (if needed)
Camera or phone (waterproof case recommended)
Valid fishing license (confirm with captain)
Light rain jacket
$790
Estimated total for 2 people
$395
per person
Charter $400
Tip $80
Licenses $60
Food $100
Lodging $150

Estimates based on local charter rates and averages. Contact guides for exact pricing.

Things to Do in Cumming

Activities for your non-fishing days

Georgia Fishing License

License Cost
Resident$15
Non-Resident$50
Requirements

Required for ages 16+. Includes freshwater fishing. Trout stamp additional $5 if needed.

Buy License Online — Georgia

Species Regulations

Striped Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:2 per day
Size Limit:22-inch minimum

Check local water body regulations as some areas may have specific limits, especially on the Savannah River and its tributaries.

Crappie
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:30 per day
Size Limit:No size limit

On Lake Blackshear, the bag limit is 15 crappie per day.

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

While there is no statewide limit, some specific bodies of water may have limits on certain catfish species. Check local regulations.

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