Grantsville, MD Fishing Trip — May
Your Grantsville, MD Fishing Trip
May2 peopleFamily Trip
High 62°F / Low 49°F11" rain · 22 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.
What’s Biting in May
5 species
ExcellentLargemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
ExcellentHybrid Striped Bass
Various
ExcellentSpotted Bass
Casting · Jigging
ExcellentChannel Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Jug Fishing
ExcellentCrappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing
May Weather in Grantsville
62°F
Avg High
49°F
Avg Low
11"
Rainfall
22
Rainy Days
Mild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.
1 Guide Near Grantsville
No guides are based in Grantsville, but these guides operate nearby.
$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
1 / 2
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.
Species Regulations
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.
Hybrid Striped Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:2 per day
Size Limit:15-inch minimum
Possession limit is the same as the daily bag limit. Some areas may have specific closures.
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.
Channel Catfish
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:No limit
Size Limit:No size limit
Applies to non-tidal waters. Check local regulations for tidal waters.