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Gibson, NC Fishing Trip — May

Your Gibson, NC Fishing Trip

May2 peopleFamily Trip
High 80°F / Low 62°F6.6" rain · 15 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
CrappieExcellent
Crappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing
Largemouth BassExcellent
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
BluegillExcellent
Bluegill
Float Fishing · Fly Fishing
Flathead CatfishExcellent
Flathead Catfish
Various

May Weather in Gibson

80°F
Avg High
62°F
Avg Low
6.6"
Rainfall
15
Rainy Days

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

31 Guides Near Gibson

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

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Salty Dawg Fishing Charters - Captain Harvey Wall
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From $450
Captain Harvey Wall

Salty Dawg Fishing Charters

4.9(85)Top Rated

Salty Dawg Fishing Charters specializes in Inshore, Nearshore, Shark Fishing, and Kids Fishing Charters. Based in Ocean Isle Beach NC, but also serving Sunset Beach NC and Holden Beach NC. Veteran-Owned.

inshorenearshoreoffshoreSpiny DogfishRedfish
Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina
Up to 4
Tour H2O - Tour H2O
Tour H2O

Tour H2O

4.9(270)Top Rated

We offer Pontoon boat tours, Tiki boat tours, Kayak tours, and family fishing trips

Holden Beach, North Carolina
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Fishers of Men Guide Service

Fishers of Men Guide Service

5(220)Top Rated

Lake Norman Fishing Guide, Fishing Trips, Lake Norman Fishing

Mooresville, North Carolina
Hurricane Fleet Charter Fishing & Dolphin Cruises - Hurricane Fleet Charter Fishing & Dolphin Cruises
Hurricane Fleet Charter Fishing & Dolphin Cruises

Hurricane Fleet Charter Fishing & Dolphin Cruises

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Calabash, North Carolina
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Calabash Fishing Fleet

Calabash Fishing Fleet

4.2(486)

Loads of info about fishing the Carolina Coast from Calabash, NC to Myrtle Beach, SC, we share stories, tips, and local fishing lore.

Calabash, North Carolina
Follow Me Charters - Follow Me Charters
Follow Me Charters

Follow Me Charters

4.9(97)Top Rated

Statement of Philosophy Follow Me Charters is committed to providing your party the best charter boat experience possible. With over 25 years experience charter fishing off of Ocean Isle, we will tailor a trip based on sea conditions, age of your party, and your personal interests to provid ...

Bluefish
Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina
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Fin Fisher Charter Services – Holden Beach Fishing Charters

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About Fin-Fisher Charter Services Holden Beach, NC Capt Shane Britt of Fin-Fisher Inshore fishing charters Holden Beach NC Fin-Fisher Charter Services was formed in 2015 by USCG approved Captain Shane Britt. Fin-Fisher Charter Services was named after Captain Shane's two son's Finlynn (Fin) and Fisher. Capt. Shane is fully licensed and insured and certified in

Supply, North Carolina
Set’N Hooks Fishing Charters - Set’N Hooks Fishing Charters
Set’N Hooks Fishing Charters

Set’N Hooks Fishing Charters

5(58)Top Rated

Give the gift of a memorable fishing experience! Purchase for yourself or that special someone in your life!

Mooresville, North Carolina
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Ollie Raja Charters

Ollie Raja Charters

4.8(67)Top Rated

The Ollie Raja fleet in Holden Beach and Oak Island specializes in nearshore, inshore and offshore fishing trips. Book your fishing adventure today!

Holden Beach, North Carolina
Little Secret Charters - Little Secret Charters
Little Secret Charters

Little Secret Charters

5(53)Top Rated

Sunset Tour Ocean Isle Beach, Dolphin Cruises from Holden Beach, Fishing and Sight Seeing around Oak Island, NC and Sunset Beach North Carolina. Tour all of the Brunswick county Islands with Captain Inman as your guide at Little Secret Charters.

Bolivia, North Carolina
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Rigged and Ready Fishing Charters

Rigged and Ready Fishing Charters

4.7(69)Top Rated

Book Custom & Offshore Deep Sea Fishing Charters in the Holden Beach, NC area with Rigged and Ready Charters.

Supply, North Carolina
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Carolina Traditions Fishing Charters

Carolina Traditions Fishing Charters

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Supply, North Carolina
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$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

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Spotted Bass

freshwater
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M
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J
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N
D

Crappie

freshwater
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

Bluegill

freshwater
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
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N
D

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.

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Species Regulations

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.

Crappie
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:20 per day
Size Limit:No size limit

Anglers should check for local regulations on specific bodies of water.

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.

Bluegill
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:No limit
Size Limit:No size limit
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