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Harrisburg, PA Fishing Trip — May

Your Harrisburg, PA Fishing Trip

May2 peopleFamily Trip
High 70°F / Low 54°F9.9" rain · 17 rainy daysWarm with frequent rain — pack a rain jacket and quick-dry clothes.

What’s Biting in May

WalleyeExcellent
Walleye
Various
Brown TroutExcellent
Brown Trout
Various
Largemouth BassExcellent
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
CrappieExcellent
Crappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing

May Weather in Harrisburg

70°F
Avg High
54°F
Avg Low
9.9"
Rainfall
17
Rainy Days

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

12 Guides Near Harrisburg

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

TCO Fly Shop - West Lawn - TCO Fly Shop - West Lawn
TCO Fly Shop - West Lawn

TCO Fly Shop - West Lawn

4.8(135)Top Rated
West Lawn, Pennsylvania
Fish on the Fly - Fish on the Fly
Fish on the Fly

Fish on the Fly

5(28)Top Rated

Let's start planning a trip today! Get in Touch 1526 Princess Anne DrLancaster, PA 17601USA [email protected] (717)-333-7605 Send Us a Message

Pequea, Pennsylvania
Susquehanna River Bass Fishing Guide - Susquehanna River Bass Fishing Guide
Susquehanna River Bass Fishing Guide

Susquehanna River Bass Fishing Guide

5(22)Top Rated

Professional fishing charter service in Landisburg, Pennsylvania. Contact us to book your next fishing adventure!

Landisburg, Pennsylvania
2 Rocky Rivers Guide Service - 2 Rocky Rivers Guide Service
2 Rocky Rivers Guide Service

2 Rocky Rivers Guide Service

4.9(14)Top Rated

Provides smallmouth bass fishing guides on the Susquehanna River and crappie fishing at Sayers Lake.

Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania
Dusty Wissmath Fly Fishing - Dusty Wissmath Fly Fishing
Dusty Wissmath Fly Fishing

Dusty Wissmath Fly Fishing

5(4)Top Rated
fly fishing
Carlisle, Pennsylvania
Fins And Feathers Outfitters - Fins And Feathers Outfitters
Fins And Feathers Outfitters

Fins And Feathers Outfitters

5(1)Top Rated
inshore
New Cumberland, Pennsylvania
Susquehanna River Guides - Susquehanna River Guides
Susquehanna River Guides

Susquehanna River Guides

5(1)Top Rated

The Susquehanna River is a fertile limestone river home to one of the best smallmouth fisheries in the East. This environment ensures prolific hatches and rapid growth rates for both forage and game fish.

Gardners, Pennsylvania
Night Ventures Bowfishing Charters - Night Ventures Bowfishing Charters
Night Ventures Bowfishing Charters

Night Ventures Bowfishing Charters

5Top Rated

Call Night Ventures Bowfishing Charters in Lancaster County, PA 717-464-4804 - trophy Carp and Catfish, bowfishing charters, night bowfishing, Carp & Catfish Bowfishing

CarpCatfish
Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Tagged Out Adventures - Tagged Out Adventures
Tagged Out Adventures

Tagged Out Adventures

3.5(2)

Guided Fishing Services & Lessons

inshore
Chambersburg, Pennsylvania
Chocolatetown River Guide Service - Chocolatetown River Guide Service
Chocolatetown River Guide Service

Chocolatetown River Guide Service

Hershey, Pennsylvania

freshwater
Hershey, Pennsylvania
Riseforms Fly Fishing - Riseforms Fly Fishing
Riseforms Fly Fishing

Riseforms Fly Fishing

Boiling Springs, Pennsylvania

Eric Naguski Guided Fly Fishing-Riseforms Fly Fishing

fly fishing
Boiling Springs, Pennsylvania
Relentless Fly Fishing - Relentless Fly Fishing
Relentless Fly Fishing

Relentless Fly Fishing

Shippensburg, Pennsylvania

I have been a bass fanatic for over 15 years now, but trout have always been on the top of my list to chase with a fly rod. So we had to add a new trout logo to the arsenal!

fly fishingfreshwaterLargemouth BassSpeckled Trout
Shippensburg, Pennsylvania
$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

Walleye

Various
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Brown Trout

Various
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Largemouth Bass

freshwater
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M
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Crappie

freshwater
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What to Bring

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

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 fly fishing / inshore / freshwater Fishing

  • Waders (if not provided)
  • Wading boots with felt or rubber soles
  • Bug spray
  • Bug spray
  • Rain gear
  • Light rain jacket

Pennsylvania Fishing License

License Cost
Resident$22.97
Non-Resident$52.97
Requirements

Required for ages 16+. Trout/salmon permit and Lake Erie permit available additionally.

Buy License Online — Pennsylvania

Species Regulations

Walleye
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:6 per day
Size Limit:15-inch minimum

Some waters may have specific regulations; check the PA Fish and Boat Commission website.

Brown Trout
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day (combined species)
Size Limit:7-inch minimum

Special regulations apply to certain streams and sections, including catch-and-release areas. Check the PA Fish and Boat Commission website for details.

Largemouth Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:6 per day
Size Limit:12-inch minimum

Some waters may have specific regulations; check the PA Fish and Boat Commission website.

Crappie
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:50 per day
Size Limit:9-inch minimum

No more than 20 crappie may be taken from Pymatuning Lake.

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