Wilkesboro, NC Fishing Trip — May
Your Wilkesboro, NC Fishing Trip
May2 peopleFamily Trip
High 74°F / Low 55°F5.8" rain · 15 rainy daysWarm with frequent rain — pack a rain jacket and quick-dry clothes.
What’s Biting in May
ExcellentLargemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
ExcellentChannel Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Jug Fishing
ExcellentHybrid Striped Bass
Various
ExcellentBluegill
Float Fishing · Fly Fishing
May Weather in Wilkesboro
74°F
Avg High
55°F
Avg Low
5.8"
Rainfall
15
Rainy Days
Warm with frequent rain — pack a rain jacket and quick-dry clothes.
16 Guides Near Wilkesboro
No guides are based in Wilkesboro, 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
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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.
Species Regulations
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.
Channel Catfish
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:No limit
Size Limit:No size limit
There are no statewide size or creel limits for channel catfish in North Carolina. Anglers should check for local regulations on specific bodies of water.
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.
Bluegill
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:No limit
Size Limit:No size limit