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Gordonsville, VA Fishing Trip — May

Your Gordonsville, VA Fishing Trip

May2 peopleFamily Trip
High 74°F / Low 57°F8.1" rain · 15 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
Hybrid Striped BassExcellent
Hybrid Striped Bass
Various
Blue CatfishExcellent
Blue Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Drift Fishing
Striped BassExcellent
Striped Bass
Trolling · Casting

May Weather in Gordonsville

74°F
Avg High
57°F
Avg Low
8.1"
Rainfall
15
Rainy Days

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

6 Guides Near Gordonsville

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

Mossy Creek Fly Fishing - Mossy Creek Fly Fishing
Mossy Creek Fly Fishing

Mossy Creek Fly Fishing

4.9(214)Top Rated

Virginia fly fishing shop, guide service, and fly fishing school located in the heart of the Shenandoah Valley minutes away from spring creek brown trout on the famous Mossy Creek and wild brook trout in the freestone mountain streams of The George Washington National Forest and Shenandoah National Park.

Brook TroutBrown TroutSpeckled Trout
Harrisonburg, Virginia
Middle River Outfitters - Middle River Outfitters
Middle River Outfitters

Middle River Outfitters

5(138)Top Rated

Our patient, knowledgeable, and expert fly fishing guides have a combined 100 years of experience guiding throughout Virginia. Come spend a day on the water with our team of guides. The team at our outfitter is comprised of patient, hard-working professionals ready to give you the trip of a lifetime.

Staunton, Virginia
Blue mountain drift fly fishing LLC - Blue mountain drift fly fishing LLC
Blue mountain drift fly fishing LLC

Blue mountain drift fly fishing LLC

5(53)Top Rated

Photos of clients with fish from fly fishing in Virginia. Mike Rennie, Blue Mountain Drift Fly Fishing Guide. Virginia fly fishing guide for smallmouth, musky and trout.

BluefishSpeckled Trout
Scottsville, Virginia
McCotter's Lake Anna Guide Service - McCotter's Lake Anna Guide Service
McCotter's Lake Anna Guide Service

McCotter's Lake Anna Guide Service

4.6(11)Top Rated

McCotter's Lake Anna Guide Service was begun unofficially by C.C. McCotter during the summer of 1989 when he guided his very first "clients" ...

Mineral, Virginia
At Fishing Charters - At Fishing Charters
At Fishing Charters

At Fishing Charters

5(1)Top Rated

Join us for an unforgettable bowfishing experience on the waters with AT Fishing Charters. Book your trip today!

bowfishing
Fredericksburg, Virginia
Shenandoah Lines Fly - Shenandoah Lines Fly
Shenandoah Lines Fly

Shenandoah Lines Fly

Crozet, Virginia

Explore Shenandoah Lines’ fly fishing services in Central VA, including half and full day guided trips, casting lessons, and fly tying classes.

fly fishing
Crozet, Virginia
$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
1 / 2

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

Hybrid Striped Bass

Various
J
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
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 bowfishing / fly fishing Fishing

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

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.

Flathead Catfish
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:No limit
Size Limit:No size limit
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.

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.

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