Boardman, NC Fishing Trip — May
Your Boardman, NC Fishing Trip
May2 peopleFamily Trip
High 81°F / Low 63°F5.4" rain · 15 rainy daysWarm with frequent rain — pack a rain jacket and quick-dry clothes.
What’s Biting in May
ExcellentWhite Bass
Various
ExcellentSpotted Bass
Casting · Jigging
ExcellentLargemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
ExcellentHybrid Striped Bass
Various
May Weather in Boardman
81°F
Avg High
63°F
Avg Low
5.4"
Rainfall
15
Rainy Days
Warm with frequent rain — pack a rain jacket and quick-dry clothes.
15 Guides Near Boardman
No guides are based in Boardman, but these guides operate nearby.
$850
Estimated total for 2 people
$425
per person
Charter $450
Tip $90
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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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 / nearshore / offshore / deep sea Fishing
- Rain jacket or windbreaker
- Layered clothing (it gets cooler offshore)
- Light rain jacket
North Carolina Fishing License
License Cost
Resident$25
Non-Resident$45
Requirements
Required for ages 16+. Inland, coastal, and unified licenses available.
Species Regulations
White Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:No limit
Size Limit:No size limit
Spotted Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:No size limit
Largemouth and smallmouth bass are included in the same aggregate 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.
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.