Fredericksburg, VA Fishing Trip — May

Your Fredericksburg, VA Fishing Trip

May2 peopleFamily Trip
High 75°F / Low 59°F7.7" rain · 15 rainy daysWarm with frequent rain — pack a rain jacket and quick-dry clothes.

What’s Biting in May

9 species
Striped BassExcellent
Striped Bass
Trolling · Casting
BluegillExcellent
Bluegill
Float Fishing · Fly Fishing
White BassExcellent
White Bass
Various
CarpExcellent
Carp
Bottom Fishing · Fly Fishing
CrappieExcellent
Crappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing
Hybrid Striped BassExcellent
Hybrid Striped Bass
Various
Largemouth BassExcellent
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
CatfishExcellent
Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Jug Fishing
SnakeheadExcellent
Snakehead
Various

May Weather in Fredericksburg

75°F
Avg High
59°F
Avg Low
7.7"
Rainfall
15
Rainy Days

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

1 in Fredericksburg + 5 Nearby

Prepare for Your Trip

Gear recommendations and packing list for your trip. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.

What to Bring

Check with your guide about gear. Here's a recommended packing list:

Sunscreen (SPF 50+)
Polarized sunglasses
Hat or visor
Weather-appropriate clothing
Non-marking shoes or deck shoes
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)
Bug spray
Rain gear
$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.

Things to Do in Fredericksburg

Activities for your non-fishing days

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

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.

Bluegill
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:No limit
Size Limit:No size limit
White Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:25 per day
Size Limit:No size limit
Carp
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:No limit
Size Limit:No size limit

Bowfishing is permitted.

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