Holly Springs, GA Fishing Trip — May

Your Holly Springs, GA Fishing Trip

May2 peopleFamily Trip
High 76°F / Low 60°F8.5" rain · 20 rainy daysWarm with frequent rain — pack a rain jacket and quick-dry clothes.

What’s Biting in May

Largemouth BassExcellent
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
Blue CatfishExcellent
Blue Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Drift Fishing
CarpExcellent
Carp
Bottom Fishing · Fly Fishing
CrappieExcellent
Crappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing

May Weather in Holly Springs

76°F
Avg High
60°F
Avg Low
8.5"
Rainfall
20
Rainy Days

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

39 Guides Near Holly Springs

No guides are based in Holly Springs, but these guides operate nearby.

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$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.

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.

Buy License Online — Georgia

Species Regulations

Largemouth Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:No size limit

Some public fishing areas and reservoirs may have specific regulations; check local rules.

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

Anglers should consult specific water body regulations for any local restrictions.

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

Carp may be taken by bow and arrow.

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.

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