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Chattanooga, TN Fishing Trip — May

Your Chattanooga, TN Fishing Trip

May2 peopleFamily Trip
High 75°F / Low 60°F7.8" rain · 22 rainy daysWarm with frequent rain — pack a rain jacket and quick-dry clothes.

What’s Biting in May

25 species
Striped BassExcellent
Striped Bass
Trolling · Casting
CrappieExcellent
Crappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing
CatfishExcellent
Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Jug Fishing
Spotted BassExcellent
Spotted Bass
Casting · Jigging
Largemouth BassExcellent
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
Smallmouth BassExcellent
Smallmouth Bass
Casting · Fly Fishing
Guadalupe BassExcellent
Guadalupe Bass
Various
TilapiaExcellent
Tilapia
Various
BluegillExcellent
Bluegill
Float Fishing · Fly Fishing
Hybrid Striped BassExcellent
Hybrid Striped Bass
Various
Shortnose GarExcellent
Shortnose Gar
Various
White PerchExcellent
White Perch
Various
Yellow BassExcellent
Yellow Bass
Various
Redbreast SunfishExcellent
Redbreast Sunfish
Various
Redear SunfishExcellent
Redear Sunfish
Various
Redfin PickerelExcellent
Redfin Pickerel
Various
Chain PickerelExcellent
Chain Pickerel
Various
Freshwater DrumExcellent
Freshwater Drum
Various
Green SunfishExcellent
Green Sunfish
Various
Black CrappieExcellent
Black Crappie
Various
BowfinExcellent
Bowfin
Various
White BassExcellent
White Bass
Various
White CrappieExcellent
White Crappie
Various
Rock BassExcellent
Rock Bass
Various
Longnose GarGood
Longnose Gar
Various

May Weather in Chattanooga

75°F
Avg High
60°F
Avg Low
7.8"
Rainfall
22
Rainy Days

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

7 Guides Near Chattanooga

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

Scenic City Fishing Charters - Scenic City Fishing Charters
Scenic City Fishing Charters

Scenic City Fishing Charters

5(87)Top Rated

Fishing Guide Service in Chattanooga, Tennessee specializing in catching trophy catfish, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, walleye and crappie on the Tennessee River.

CatfishCrappieLargemouth Bass
Sale Creek, Tennessee
Spotted Dog Outfitters LLC - Spotted Dog Outfitters LLC
Spotted Dog Outfitters LLC

Spotted Dog Outfitters LLC

5(60)Top Rated

Our team of Chattanooga fly fishing guides at Spotted Dog Outfitters offers trips on the Toccoa River, small creeks, and private water.

Cleveland, Tennessee
Scott Patton’s Guide Service - Scott Patton’s Guide Service
Scott Patton’s Guide Service

Scott Patton’s Guide Service

5(9)Top Rated

I am here to help you catch and enjoy your fishing experience, I Guide on Chickamauga Lake, Lake Okeechobee! I have been guiding over 25 years and i fish the BASS Master Opens. I am USCG Licenesd and commercial Guide Insurred.

Birchwood, Tennessee
Southeastern Anglers - Southeastern Anglers
Southeastern Anglers

Southeastern Anglers

5(5)Top Rated

Southeastern Anglers Tennessee fly fishing guides on the Hiwassee River, fly fishing the Holston River, Clinch River flyfishing Cumberland River, Toccoa River fly fishing Tellico River

freshwaterfly fishing
Reliance, Tennessee
Hiwassee River Guides, Bill Stranahan - Hiwassee River Guides, Bill Stranahan
Hiwassee River Guides, Bill Stranahan

Hiwassee River Guides, Bill Stranahan

5(4)Top Rated

Guided Fly Fishing Trips in East Tennessee, Kentucky, & North Georgia. Guided trips on the Hiwassee, Clinch, Holston, & Cumberland Rivers. Trout, Bass, & Musky.

Reliance, Tennessee
Chattanooga Fly Fish - Chattanooga Fly Fish
Chattanooga Fly Fish

Chattanooga Fly Fish

5(1)Top Rated
Signal Mountain, Tennessee
Tn River Guide Service Llc Fishing Charter - Tn River Guide Service Llc Fishing Charter
Tn River Guide Service Llc Fishing Charter

Tn River Guide Service Llc Fishing Charter

Jasper, Tennessee

freshwater
Jasper, Tennessee
$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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Striped Bass

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

Crappie

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

Catfish

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

Spotted Bass

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

Also Consider Fishing In...

Reliance2 guides · 43 mi

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 freshwater / fly fishing Fishing

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

Tennessee Fishing License

License Cost
Resident$28
Non-Resident$50
Requirements

Required for ages 13+. Covers all public waters including trout.

Buy License Online — Tennessee

Species Regulations

Striped Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:2 per day
Size Limit:15-inch minimum

Only one Striped Bass over 32 inches may be harvested per day.

Crappie
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:15 per day
Size Limit:10-inch minimum

Some lakes have different length limits, so check local regulations.

Catfish
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:No limit on catfish 34 inches and less in length. Only one catfish over 34 inches in length may be harvested per day.
Size Limit:No size limit on catfish 34 inches and less in length.

Some lakes and rivers may have site-specific regulations; consult the TWRA fishing guide for details.

Spotted Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day in combination with largemouth and smallmouth bass
Size Limit:No size limit

Largemouth, smallmouth, and spotted bass count as one species for the purpose of creel limits.

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