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Gilt Edge, TN Fishing Trip — May

Your Gilt Edge, TN Fishing Trip

May2 peopleFamily Trip
High 76°F / Low 61°F10.5" rain · 17 rainy daysWarm with frequent rain — pack a rain jacket and quick-dry clothes.

What’s Biting in May

5 species
Largemouth BassExcellent
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
Flathead CatfishExcellent
Flathead Catfish
Various
Spotted BassExcellent
Spotted Bass
Casting · Jigging
White BassExcellent
White Bass
Various
CrappieExcellent
Crappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing

May Weather in Gilt Edge

76°F
Avg High
61°F
Avg Low
10.5"
Rainfall
17
Rainy Days

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

6 Guides Near Gilt Edge

No guides are based in Gilt Edge, but these guides operate nearby.

Donald Hedge Fishing Guide Service - Donald Hedge Fishing Guide Service
Donald Hedge Fishing Guide Service

Donald Hedge Fishing Guide Service

4.3(9)

Donald Hedge is the premier pickwick lake fishing guide. For over 30 years Donald has fished Pickwick Lake and the Tennessee River below the dam targeting trophy smallmouth, largemouth, striped bass, catfish, and white bass.

freshwaterWhite BassStriped Bass
Counce, Tennessee
Bowfishing - Bowfishing
Bowfishing

Bowfishing

5(1)Top Rated

Parker’s Outfitting provides duck hunting opportunities and lodging at Reelfoot Lake, TN

freshwaterbowfishing
Union City, Tennessee
Kincades Llc Guide Service And Outfitter - Kincades Llc Guide Service And Outfitter
Kincades Llc Guide Service And Outfitter

Kincades Llc Guide Service And Outfitter

Hornbeak, Tennessee

Have some fun and hunt some ducks, catch some fish, and see some eagles with Kincade's Guide Service at Reelfoot Lake!

freshwater
Hornbeak, Tennessee
Open Water Guide Service - Open Water Guide Service
Open Water Guide Service

Open Water Guide Service

Tiptonville, Tennessee

My name is Shane Walley and I am the head guide for Open Water Guide Service. I offer guided crappie and bluegill fishing trips on Reelfoot Lake in Northwest Tennessee.

freshwaterBluegillCrappie
Tiptonville, Tennessee
Reelfootlakefishingguide - Reelfootlakefishingguide
Reelfootlakefishingguide

Reelfootlakefishingguide

Hornbeak, Tennessee

Reelfoot lake fishing guide, reelfoot lake crappie guide, fishing guide, crappie guide.

freshwaterCrappie
Hornbeak, Tennessee
Elliotts Guide Service - Elliotts Guide Service
Elliotts Guide Service

Elliotts Guide Service

Greenfield, Tennessee

Licensened Guide on Kentucky/Barkley Lakes for all your fishing needs. Elliott's Guide Service

freshwater
Greenfield, 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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Largemouth Bass

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

Flathead Catfish

Various
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

White Bass

Various
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 freshwater / bowfishing Fishing

  • 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

Largemouth Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:14-inch minimum

Some lakes and rivers may have different length limits. Check specific regulations for the waterbody you intend to fish.

Flathead Catfish
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:No size limit

Only one flathead catfish over 34 inches may be harvested per day.

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.

White Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:15 per day
Size Limit:No size limit
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