Gainesville, GA Fishing Trip — May
Your Gainesville, GA Fishing Trip
May2 peopleFamily Trip
What’s Biting in May
8 species
ExcellentStriped Bass
Trolling · Casting
ExcellentCrappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing
ExcellentBluegill
Float Fishing · Fly Fishing
ExcellentWhite Bass
Various
ExcellentCatfish
Bottom Fishing · Jug Fishing
ExcellentLargemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
ExcellentSpotted Bass
Casting · Jigging
ExcellentSmallmouth Bass
Casting · Fly Fishing
7 Guides Matched
$1,030
Estimated total for 2 people
$515
per person
Charter $600
Tip $120
Licenses $60
Food $100
Lodging $150
Estimates based on local charter rates and averages. Contact guides for exact pricing.
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What to Bring
your guide provides all fishing gear and bait. Here's what else you should bring:
Essentials
- Sunscreen (SPF 50+)
- Polarized sunglasses
- Hat or visor
- Weather-appropriate clothing
- Non-marking shoes or deck shoes
Food & Personal
- 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)
For freshwater Fishing
- Bug spray
- Rain gear
Georgia Fishing License
License Cost
Resident$15
Non-Resident$50
Requirements
Required for ages 16+. Includes freshwater fishing. Trout stamp additional $5 if needed.
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
White Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:15 per day
Size Limit:No size limit
Check local water body regulations as some areas may have specific limits.