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Asheville, NC Fishing Trip — May

Your Asheville, NC Fishing Trip

May2 peopleFamily Trip
High 72°F / Low 53°F3.8" rain · 16 rainy daysWarm with frequent rain — pack a rain jacket and quick-dry clothes.

What’s Biting in May

5 species
Hybrid Striped BassExcellent
Hybrid Striped Bass
Various
Striped BassExcellent
Striped Bass
Trolling · Casting
Flathead CatfishExcellent
Flathead Catfish
Various
Largemouth BassExcellent
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
White BassExcellent
White Bass
Various

May Weather in Asheville

72°F
Avg High
53°F
Avg Low
3.8"
Rainfall
16
Rainy Days

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

4 Guides Matched

Brown Trout Fly Fishing LLC - Brown Trout Fly Fishing LLC
Brown Trout Fly Fishing LLC

Brown Trout Fly Fishing LLC

5(95)Top Rated

We specialize in guiding and teaching fly fishing for trout and smallmouth in Western North Carolina & East Tennessee.

Speckled Trout
Asheville, North Carolina
Asheville Drifters- Asheville Fishing Guide Service - Asheville Drifters- Asheville Fishing Guide Service
Asheville Drifters- Asheville Fishing Guide Service

Asheville Drifters- Asheville Fishing Guide Service

4.8(18)Top Rated

Asheville Drifters offers fishing trips to a wide variety of places to fish for smallmouth bass, rainbow trout, brook trout, or brown trout. We also offer half day and full day float trips and wading trips

Brook TroutBrown TroutRainbow Trout
Asheville, North Carolina
Brookside Guides - Brookside Guides
Brookside Guides

Brookside Guides

4.8(12)Top Rated

Guided Fly Fishing in Western North Carolina

Asheville, North Carolina
Richard Witt Fly Fishing - Richard Witt Fly Fishing
Richard Witt Fly Fishing

Richard Witt Fly Fishing

5(4)Top Rated

Richard Witt offers guided fly fishing trips for Trout & Smallmouth Bass in Asheville & Western North Carolina, Asheville Fly Fishing Guides serving the Pisgah, Smokies and more. We also offer all-inclusive fly fishing vacations to Missoula, Montana, Estes Park, Colorado and Islamorada, Florida.

fly fishingfreshwaterSpeckled TroutSmallmouth Bass
Asheville, North Carolina

Prepare for Your Trip

Gear recommendations and packing list for your trip. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.

What to Bring

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

Sunscreen (SPF 50+)
Polarized sunglasses
Hat or visor
Weather-appropriate clothing
Non-marking shoes or deck shoes
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)
Waders (if not provided)
Wading boots
Bug spray
Bug spray
Rain gear
$910
Estimated total for 2 people
$455
per person
Charter $500
Tip $100
Licenses $60
Food $100
Lodging $150
Find Hotels
Asheville from ~$150/night
Rent a Car
Pickup in Asheville

Estimates based on local charter rates and averages. Contact guides for exact pricing.

Things to Do in Asheville

Activities for your non-fishing days

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What's Biting By Month

Peak
1 / 2

Hybrid Striped Bass

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

Striped Bass

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

Flathead Catfish

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

North Carolina Fishing License

License Cost
Resident$25
Non-Resident$45
Requirements

Required for ages 16+. Inland, coastal, and unified licenses available.

Buy License Online — North Carolina

Species Regulations

Hybrid Striped Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:4 per day
Size Limit:No size limit

Applies to aggregate of striped bass and hybrid striped bass. Anglers should check for local regulations on specific bodies of water.

Striped Bass
Season:Varies by location; check specific regulations for the area you intend to fish.
Bag Limit:Varies by location; check specific regulations for the area you intend to fish.
Size Limit:Varies by location; check specific regulations for the area you intend to fish.

Striped bass regulations are complex and vary significantly by river system and coastal area. Consult the NC Wildlife Resources Commission or NC Division of Marine Fisheries regulations before fishing.

Flathead Catfish
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:No limit
Size Limit:No size limit
Largemouth Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:14-inch minimum

There are some exceptions to the statewide regulations on certain waters. Check posted signage or the NC Wildlife Resources Commission website for specific regulations.

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