Mansfield, GA Fishing Trip — May

Your Mansfield, GA Fishing Trip

May2 peopleFamily Trip

High 80°F / Low 62°F6.6" rain · 16 rainy daysWarm with frequent rain — pack a rain jacket and quick-dry clothes.

What’s Biting in May

5 species

Carp

Excellent

Carp

Bottom Fishing · Fly Fishing

Flathead Catfish

Excellent

Flathead Catfish

Various

White Bass

Excellent

White Bass

Various

Blue Catfish

Excellent

Blue Catfish

Bottom Fishing · Drift Fishing

Largemouth Bass

Excellent

Largemouth Bass

Spinning · Baitcasting

May Weather in Mansfield

80°F

Avg High

62°F

Avg Low

6.6"

Rainfall

16

Rainy Days

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

13 Guides Near Mansfield

No guides are based in Mansfield, but these guides operate nearby.

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Casey Foster Fishing Guide - Casey Foster

Casey Foster

Casey Foster Fishing Guide

5(210)Top Rated

my new bio, kanx

inshoreStriped BassSpotted Bass

Cumming, Georgia

Safe Harbor Aqualand

4.5(241)Top Rated

Flowery Branch, Georgia

BigFishHeads Guide Service

5(113)Top Rated

Buckhead, Georgia

Big Bite Charters - Lake Lanier Fishing Guide

Suwanee, Georgia

The Striper Experience - Lake Lanier Striper Fishing Guide

July means huge schools of fish in deep water on the south end of the Lake. Read our Lanier Striper Fishing report to learn more.

Flowery Branch, Georgia

River Through Atlanta

Roswell, Georgia

Blake on the Lake Fishing Charters

Sparta, Georgia

Finja Sportfishing Guide Service Lake Lanier

Captain Chris provides a one-of-a-kind fishing experience on Lake Lanier. With over 40 years of fishing experience, Chris has turned his lifelong passion into a thriving business.

Buford, Georgia

Lake Oconee Fishing Guides

4.9(8)Top Rated

One of Our Lake Oconee fishing guides John Duvall is an ideal example of what a fishing guide can do for novice and professional anglers alike. Book your fishing trip now!

Madison, Georgia

Outdoor Enterprises | Captain Macks

4.6(11)Top Rated

Buford, Georgia

FishProCo

Atlanta, Georgia

Gone Fishing with Capt Bill Wheeler

Sparta, Georgia

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$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.

What's Biting By Month

Peak

1 / 2

Carp

Flathead Catfish

White Bass

Blue Catfish

Also Consider Fishing In...

Gainesville7 guides · 55 mi Cumming3 guides · 33 mi Elberton3 guides · 67 mi Dawsonville2 guides · 66 mi McCaysville2 guides · 64 mi Flowery Branch2 guides · 48 mi

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 inshore / freshwater Fishing

Bug spray
Rain gear
Light rain jacket

Georgia Fishing License

License Cost

Resident$15

Non-Resident$50

Requirements

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

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Species Regulations

Carp

Season:Year-round

Bag Limit:No limit

Size Limit:No size limit

Carp may be taken by bow and arrow.

Flathead Catfish

Season:Year-round

Bag Limit:No limit

Size Limit:No size limit

Anglers are encouraged to report tagged catfish to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources.

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.

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.