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Bel Air, MD Fishing Trip — May

Your Bel Air, MD Fishing Trip

May2 peopleFamily Trip
High 71°F / Low 55°F9.4" rain · 16 rainy daysWarm with frequent rain — pack a rain jacket and quick-dry clothes.

What’s Biting in May

5 species
Spotted BassExcellent
Spotted Bass
Casting · Jigging
Blue CatfishExcellent
Blue Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Drift Fishing
White BassExcellent
White Bass
Various
Largemouth BassExcellent
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
BluegillExcellent
Bluegill
Float Fishing · Fly Fishing

May Weather in Bel Air

71°F
Avg High
55°F
Avg Low
9.4"
Rainfall
16
Rainy Days

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

67 Guides Near Bel Air

No guides are based in Bel Air, but these guides operate nearby.

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Chesapeake Bay Sport Fishing - Chesapeake Bay Sport Fishing
Chesapeake Bay Sport Fishing

Chesapeake Bay Sport Fishing

4.9(1188)Top Rated

Chesapeake Bay fishing charters for rockfish (striped bass), bluefish, spanish mackerel and more out of Bay Bridge Marina on Kent Island, Maryland.

BluefishSpanish MackerelStriped Bass
Stevensville, Maryland
Cruise The Chesapeake - Cruise The Chesapeake
Cruise The Chesapeake

Cruise The Chesapeake

5(214)Top Rated

Cruise the most beautiful water the Atlantic has to offer. Choose from sunset Cruises, booze cruises, and more!

Arnold, Maryland
Vista Lady Fishing Charters - Vista Lady Fishing Charters
Vista Lady Fishing Charters

Vista Lady Fishing Charters

4.9(200)Top Rated

Please use this form to contact us by email or call us at 410-790-2015 to inquire about your next fishing trip with us.

Dundalk, Maryland
South River Boat Rentals - South River Boat Rentals
South River Boat Rentals

South River Boat Rentals

4.7(194)Top Rated

410-956-9729 2802 Solomons Island RoadEdgewater, MD 21037 [email protected] OPEN HOURS Everyday: 8am - 6pm

Edgewater, Maryland
Safe Harbor Narrows Point - Geoffrey Miller
Geoffrey Miller

Safe Harbor Narrows Point

4.6(127)Top Rated

Welcome to Safe Harbor Charleston City, a beautiful Intracoastal marina offering boat slips, dry boat storage and more.

inshore
Grasonville, Maryland
Tight Lining MD - Tight Lining MD
Tight Lining MD

Tight Lining MD

5(72)Top Rated

A fully operational Fly Fishing Guide Service on the Gunpowder River in Maryland. Specializing in Euro Nymphing/Tight Lining Tactics and Streamer Fishing.

Abingdon, Maryland
Chasin Tail Charters - Chasin Tail Charters
Chasin Tail Charters

Chasin Tail Charters

5(71)Top Rated
Stevensville, Maryland
Kentmorr Marina - Kentmorr Marina
Kentmorr Marina

Kentmorr Marina

4.5(118)Top Rated

A Sport Fisherman's Paradise Right on the Chesapeake Bay

Stevensville, Maryland
Maryland Fishing and Hunting - Maryland Fishing and Hunting
Maryland Fishing and Hunting

Maryland Fishing and Hunting

5(61)Top Rated
Stevensville, Maryland
Galloway Fishing Charters - Galloway Fishing Charters
Galloway Fishing Charters

Galloway Fishing Charters

4.8(67)Top Rated

Welcome aboard, sailors! Want to navigate with Captain Bob through Chesapeake Beach and catch rockfish on the way? Then, what are you waiting for? Book now.

Striped Bass
Middle River, Maryland
Big Worm Fishing Charters Maryland - Big Worm Fishing Charters Maryland
Big Worm Fishing Charters Maryland

Big Worm Fishing Charters Maryland

4.9(45)Top Rated

Big Worm is conveniently docked on the Western Shore of the Chesapeake Bay at Anchor Yacht Basin in Edgewater. This means no tolls and no Bay Bridge traffic to ruin your fishing trip.

Edgewater, Maryland
Miss Violet head boat & charter fishing - Miss Violet head boat & charter fishing
Miss Violet head boat & charter fishing

Miss Violet head boat & charter fishing

4.8(44)Top Rated

Welcome aboard the "Miss Violet" with Captain Darrell Roy Sr. of Grasonville, MD. Head fishing boat and charter boat. Night fishing also.

Grasonville, Maryland
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$910
Estimated total for 2 people
$455
per person
Charter $500
Tip $100
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
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Spotted Bass

freshwater
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Blue Catfish

freshwater
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

White Bass

Various
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Largemouth Bass

freshwater
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

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Stevensville18 guides · 43 miChesapeake Beach12 guides · 60 miEdgewater10 guides · 44 miDeale9 guides · 53 miRock Hall9 guides · 28 miAnnapolis5 guides · 38 mi

What to Bring

Check with your guide about what gear is provided. Here's a recommended packing list:

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 Fishing

  • Light rain jacket

Maryland Fishing License

License Cost
Resident$20.50
Non-Resident$30.50
Requirements

Required for ages 16+. Chesapeake Bay sport fishing license and trout stamps available.

Buy License Online — Maryland

Species Regulations

Spotted Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day in aggregate with Largemouth and Smallmouth Bass
Size Limit:12-inch minimum in aggregate with Largemouth and Smallmouth Bass

Check specific regulations for impoundments and tidal waters as they may vary.

Blue Catfish
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:1 per day
Size Limit:30-inch minimum

Anglers are encouraged to harvest and remove invasive catfish species.

White Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:25 per day
Size Limit:No size limit

Possession limit is the same as the daily bag limit.

Largemouth Bass
Season:Year-round, except catch and release only from March 1 to June 15 in certain tidal waters
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:12-inch minimum

Special regulations may apply in certain areas; consult the Maryland Guide to Fishing for specific locations.

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