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York, SC Fishing Trip — May

Your York, SC Fishing Trip

May2 peopleFamily Trip
High 77°F / Low 60°F5.5" rain · 17 rainy daysWarm with frequent rain — pack a rain jacket and quick-dry clothes.

What’s Biting in May

5 species
CrappieExcellent
Crappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing
Striped BassExcellent
Striped Bass
Trolling · Casting
CarpExcellent
Carp
Bottom Fishing · Fly Fishing
Channel CatfishExcellent
Channel Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Jug Fishing
Largemouth BassExcellent
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting

May Weather in York

77°F
Avg High
60°F
Avg Low
5.5"
Rainfall
17
Rainy Days

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

3 Guides Near York

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

Hooked Up On Striper Guide Service - Hooked Up On Striper Guide Service
Hooked Up On Striper Guide Service

Hooked Up On Striper Guide Service

5(74)Top Rated

Hooked Up On Striper Guide Service LLC fishes top freshwater locations in South Carolina. Lear about fishing trips, striped bass fishing, fishing charter, freshwater fishing and more.

Striped Bass
Lexington, South Carolina
Catfish ON! Guide Service - Catfish ON! Guide Service
Catfish ON! Guide Service

Catfish ON! Guide Service

5(72)Top Rated
Rock Hill, South Carolina
Carolina Hook N Reel - Carolina Hook N Reel
Carolina Hook N Reel

Carolina Hook N Reel

Fort Mill, South Carolina

Experience the ultimate in Charleston fishing charters with Carolina Hook N Reel. We provide top-notch service to help you catch the big one! Book today!

inshore
Fort Mill, South Carolina
$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

Crappie

freshwater
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Striped Bass

both
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Carp

freshwater
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Channel Catfish

freshwater
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

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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 inshore Fishing

  • Light rain jacket

South Carolina Fishing License

License Cost
Resident$10
Non-Resident$35
Requirements

Required for ages 16+. Freshwater and saltwater licenses sold separately.

Buy License Online — South Carolina

Species Regulations

Crappie
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:30 per person per day
Size Limit:No size limit

No limit on private ponds less than 100 acres.

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.

Carp
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:No limit
Size Limit:No size limit
Channel Catfish
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:No limit
Size Limit:No size limit

No limit on private ponds less than 100 acres.

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