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Franklin, VA Fishing Trip — May

Your Franklin, VA Fishing Trip

May2 peopleFamily Trip
High 77°F / Low 59°F5.2" rain · 12 rainy daysGreat weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

What’s Biting in May

Largemouth BassExcellent
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
Striped BassExcellent
Striped Bass
Trolling · Casting
Blue CatfishExcellent
Blue Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Drift Fishing
CrappieExcellent
Crappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing

May Weather in Franklin

77°F
Avg High
59°F
Avg Low
5.2"
Rainfall
12
Rainy Days

Great weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

30 Guides Near Franklin

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

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Oceans East Bait & Tackle Shop - Oceans East Bait & Tackle Shop
Oceans East Bait & Tackle Shop

Oceans East Bait & Tackle Shop

4.6(1210)Top Rated

Description 7 stainless steel ball bearings +1 roller bearing Features Asymmetrical body design EXD concept design C6 Carbon frame C6 Carbon sideplate MagTrax' brake system Carbon Matrix' drag system 90mm aluminum handle with oversized knobs Duragear Gen II gear system 30-Ton graphite blank for a lightweight balanced d

Virginia Beach, Virginia
Four Winds Chartering - Four Winds Chartering
Four Winds Chartering

Four Winds Chartering

4.9(200)Top Rated

My name is Captain Mike and run a family owned and operated Chesapeake Bay fishing charter business and have been serving people like you for over 20 years.

Hampton, Virginia
Dockside Seafood & Fishing Center - Dockside Seafood & Fishing Center
Dockside Seafood & Fishing Center

Dockside Seafood & Fishing Center

4.5(3392)Top Rated

Traveling to Virginia Beach? Dockside Seafood & Fishing Center offers something for the entire family. Click here for deep sea fishing & dolphin watching!

Virginia Beach, Virginia
FishingBooker, Inc - FishingBooker, Inc
FishingBooker, Inc

FishingBooker, Inc

4.8(155)Top Rated

Looking for a fishing charter? Find the best deals online. Search, book & review over 12504 charters in 110 countries. Family fishing, sportfishing - you name it!

Norfolk, Virginia
Captain Hogg's Charters - Captain Hogg's Charters
Captain Hogg's Charters

Captain Hogg's Charters

4.9(102)Top Rated

Half and full day Chesapeake Bay charter fishing in Virginia aboard the large and comfortable charter boat "Smokin' Gun II" - Let's Go Fishing!

Hampton, Virginia
Hampton Roads Charters - Hampton Roads Charters
Hampton Roads Charters

Hampton Roads Charters

4.3(173)
Hampton, Virginia
Kraken Charters Sportfishing - Kraken Charters Sportfishing
Kraken Charters Sportfishing

Kraken Charters Sportfishing

5(67)Top Rated

Fishing charter serving Hampton Roads. We offer Inshore & Offshore fishing trips. Plus spearfishing, wildlife tours & party cruises around the Chesapeake Bay

Norfolk, Virginia
Litigator SportFishing - Litigator SportFishing
Litigator SportFishing

Litigator SportFishing

5(60)Top Rated

Book personalized fishing charters & sunset cruises in Yorktown. Enjoy expert guidance & family-friendly trips. Contact us today!

Tabb, Virginia
SeaEO Luxury Boat Charters - SeaEO Luxury Boat Charters
SeaEO Luxury Boat Charters

SeaEO Luxury Boat Charters

5(40)Top Rated
Hampton, Virginia
MarVa Outdoors - MarVa Outdoors
MarVa Outdoors

MarVa Outdoors

4.8(23)Top Rated

Memorable experiences on the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries. From drag screaming fishing charters to relaxing tours, we provide custom and memorable trips! Come aboard with MarVa Outdoors!

Norfolk, Virginia
Sea Hooker Charters - Sea Hooker Charters
Sea Hooker Charters

Sea Hooker Charters

5(14)Top Rated

things to do in Virginia, sunset cruises, family fun, Fishing charters. Romantic cruises(sunset),

Yorktown, Virginia
Reel Blonde Fishing Charters - Reel Blonde Fishing Charters
Reel Blonde Fishing Charters

Reel Blonde Fishing Charters

5(13)Top Rated

We offer a range of salt and fresh water fishing options. Reel Blonde fishing charters prides ourselves with top notch customer service and providing an enjoyable memory on the water. Our goal is for you to have a relaxing, easy going time while catching fish and enjoying the water.

Poquoson, Virginia
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$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

Largemouth Bass

freshwater
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Striped Bass

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

Blue Catfish

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

freshwater
J
F
M
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M
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D

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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.

Buy License Online — Virginia

Species Regulations

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.

Striped Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:1 per day
Size Limit:18-24 inch slot limit, except in the tidal Potomac River where the slot limit is 20-26 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.

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.

Crappie
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:25 per day
Size Limit:No size limit
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