Greenville, SC Fishing Trip — May
Your Greenville, SC Fishing Trip
May2 peopleFamily Trip
High 75°F / Low 59°F6.7" rain · 21 rainy daysWarm with frequent rain — pack a rain jacket and quick-dry clothes.
What’s Biting in May
8 species
ExcellentStriped Bass
Trolling · Casting
ExcellentCatfish
Bottom Fishing · Jug Fishing
ExcellentBluegill
Float Fishing · Fly Fishing
ExcellentWhite Bass
Various
ExcellentHybrid Striped Bass
Various
ExcellentLargemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
ExcellentCrappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing
ExcellentCarp
Bottom Fishing · Fly Fishing
May Weather in Greenville
75°F
Avg High
59°F
Avg Low
6.7"
Rainfall
21
Rainy Days
Warm with frequent rain — pack a rain jacket and quick-dry clothes.
7 Guides Near Greenville
No guides are based in Greenville, 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
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South Carolina Fishing License
License Cost
Resident$10
Non-Resident$35
Requirements
Required for ages 16+. Freshwater and saltwater licenses sold separately.
Species Regulations
Striped Bass
Season:Year-round, but closed in certain areas during spawning season.
Bag Limit:2 per person per day
Size Limit:26-inch to 31-inch slot limit. No more than one fish greater than 31 inches may be retained.
Certain areas, like the Savannah River, have different regulations. Check specific water body regulations.
Catfish
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:No limit
Size Limit:No size limit
Certain lakes and rivers may have specific regulations regarding the use of jugs or trotlines; consult the SC Department of Natural Resources regulations.
Bluegill
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:30 per person per day
Size Limit:No size limit
No limit on private ponds less than 100 acres.
White Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:No limit
Size Limit:No size limit