Branchville, VA Fishing Trip — May
Your Branchville, VA Fishing Trip
May2 peopleFamily Trip
High 77°F / Low 60°F5.2" rain · 12 rainy daysGreat weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.
What’s Biting in May
5 species
ExcellentBlue Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Drift Fishing
ExcellentBluegill
Float Fishing · Fly Fishing
ExcellentLargemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
ExcellentHybrid Striped Bass
Various
ExcellentSpotted Bass
Casting · Jigging
May Weather in Branchville
77°F
Avg High
60°F
Avg Low
5.2"
Rainfall
12
Rainy Days
Great weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.
72 Guides Near Branchville
No guides are based in Branchville, 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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Virginia Fishing License
License Cost
Resident$23
Non-Resident$47
Requirements
Required for ages 16+. Freshwater and saltwater licenses sold separately. Trout license additional.
Species Regulations
Blue Catfish
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:No limit
Size Limit:No size limit
Anglers are encouraged to harvest blue catfish to help control the population in certain areas.
Bluegill
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:No limit
Size Limit:No size limit
Largemouth Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:12-inch minimum
Some waters have special regulations; consult the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources regulations.
Hybrid Striped Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:4 per day
Size Limit:No more than 1 over 24 inches
Possession of striped bass or hybrid striped bass is prohibited on Gaston Lake and its tributaries from April 1 through May 31. Check local advisories for specific water bodies.