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Newton, NC Fishing Trip — May

Your Newton, NC Fishing Trip

May2 peopleFamily Trip
High 76°F / Low 59°F5.6" rain · 17 rainy daysWarm with frequent rain — pack a rain jacket and quick-dry clothes.

What’s Biting in May

5 species
Striped BassExcellent
Striped Bass
Trolling · Casting
Largemouth BassExcellent
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
Flathead CatfishExcellent
Flathead Catfish
Various
Blue CatfishExcellent
Blue Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Drift Fishing
Spotted BassExcellent
Spotted Bass
Casting · Jigging

May Weather in Newton

76°F
Avg High
59°F
Avg Low
5.6"
Rainfall
17
Rainy Days

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

16 Guides Near Newton

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

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The Speckled Trout Outfitters - The Speckled Trout Outfitters
The Speckled Trout Outfitters

The Speckled Trout Outfitters

5(374)Top Rated
Blowing Rock, North Carolina
Due South Outfitters - Due South Outfitters
Due South Outfitters

Due South Outfitters

5(381)Top Rated

From Big Brown and Rainbow Trout - To Wild Native Brook Trout. Due South Outfitters Chases Them All. Take a Look Today!

Brook TroutRainbow TroutSpeckled Trout
Boone, North Carolina
Fishers of Men Guide Service - Fishers of Men Guide Service
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
High Country Guide Service - High Country Guide Service
High Country Guide Service

High Country Guide Service

4.9(159)Top Rated

Boone's Orvis Fly Shop and Guide Service

Boone, North Carolina
Chetola Orvis Endorsed Fly Fishing Guide Service - Chetola Orvis Endorsed Fly Fishing Guide Service
Chetola Orvis Endorsed Fly Fishing Guide Service

Chetola Orvis Endorsed Fly Fishing Guide Service

5(87)Top Rated
Blowing Rock, 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
Elk Creek Outfitters - Elk Creek Outfitters
Elk Creek Outfitters

Elk Creek Outfitters

4.9(56)Top Rated

Musky inhabits three of our local big rivers: the New, Nolichucky and French Broad. ECO is well equipped to guide you on a Musky hunt with either conventional tackle or fly fishing gear.

Boone, North Carolina
MountainBound Fly Guides - MountainBound Fly Guides
MountainBound Fly Guides

MountainBound Fly Guides

5(21)Top Rated

MountainBound Fly Guides gear is here! If you fly fish, our Casey Underwood designed logo gear is for you!

Banner Elk, North Carolina
Turtlehead Charters LKN - Turtlehead Charters LKN
Turtlehead Charters LKN

Turtlehead Charters LKN

5(20)Top Rated

Meet Captain Frank Viola, your Lake Norman fishing guide. With decades of experience from Florida to North Carolina, Frank brings expert knowledge in bass, crappie & striper fishing. Learn about partnerships and opportunities with Turtlehead Charters LKN.

CrappieLargemouth BassStriped Bass
Mooresville, North Carolina
Two Fisted Fishing Adventures - Two Fisted Fishing Adventures
Two Fisted Fishing Adventures

Two Fisted Fishing Adventures

5(14)Top Rated

Two Fisted Fishing Adventures is proud to partner with some of the best businesses in the fishing industry and outdoor pursuits. Check them out here!

Bostic, North Carolina
West Fork Anglers -Fly Fishing Guide Service - West Fork Anglers -Fly Fishing Guide Service
West Fork Anglers -Fly Fishing Guide Service

West Fork Anglers -Fly Fishing Guide Service

5(14)Top Rated

Western NC and East TN Guide Service 828-964-8581

Linville, North Carolina
MOUNTAINS TO COAST FLY FISHING & SHOTGUN SPORTS GUIDE SERVICE - MOUNTAINS TO COAST FLY FISHING & SHOTGUN SPORTS GUIDE SERVICE
MOUNTAINS TO COAST FLY FISHING & SHOTGUN SPORTS GUIDE SERVICE

MOUNTAINS TO COAST FLY FISHING & SHOTGUN SPORTS GUIDE SERVICE

5(10)Top Rated

Mountains to Coast Fly Fishing & Hunting Guide Service in Boone, NC. Public and Private Trophy Trout Waters for the Year Round Fly Fishing Enthusiast.

Speckled Trout
Boone, North Carolina
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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
1 / 2

Striped Bass

both
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

Flathead Catfish

Various
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

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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

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.

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.

Flathead Catfish
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:No limit
Size Limit:No size limit
Blue Catfish
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:No limit
Size Limit:No size limit

There are no statewide size or creel limits for blue catfish in North Carolina. Anglers should check for local regulations on specific bodies of water.

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