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Halifax, VA Fishing Trip — May

Your Halifax, VA Fishing Trip

May2 peopleFamily Trip
High 75°F / Low 58°F7" rain · 16 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
BluegillExcellent
Bluegill
Float Fishing · Fly Fishing
Blue CatfishExcellent
Blue Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Drift Fishing
CrappieExcellent
Crappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing
Spotted BassExcellent
Spotted Bass
Casting · Jigging

May Weather in Halifax

75°F
Avg High
58°F
Avg Low
7"
Rainfall
16
Rainy Days

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

16 Guides Near Halifax

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

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Patriot Fishing Charters - Patriot Fishing Charters
Patriot Fishing Charters

Patriot Fishing Charters

5(74)Top Rated

Patriot Fishing Charters is a veteran owned, operated, and captained Smith Mountain Lake Striper fishing charter boat. Join veteran and patriot, Captain John, for the catch of a lifetime.

Striped Bass
Union Hall, Virginia
Angler's Lane - Angler's Lane
Angler's Lane

Angler's Lane

4.7(75)Top Rated
Forest, Virginia
SML Wicked Striper Guide Service LLC - SML Wicked Striper Guide Service LLC
SML Wicked Striper Guide Service LLC

SML Wicked Striper Guide Service LLC

5(43)Top Rated
Moneta, Virginia
Clint's Striper Guide Service - Clint's Striper Guide Service
Clint's Striper Guide Service

Clint's Striper Guide Service

4.9(41)Top Rated

Questions? Give us a call or send a messege. Captain will be in touch

Union Hall, Virginia
Spikes Prime Time Fishin - Spikes Prime Time Fishin
Spikes Prime Time Fishin

Spikes Prime Time Fishin

4.8(39)Top Rated
inshore
Moneta, Virginia
Captain Marc’s Striper Guide Service - Captain Marc’s Striper Guide Service
Captain Marc’s Striper Guide Service

Captain Marc’s Striper Guide Service

5(27)Top Rated

Captain Marc's striper fishing guide service site contains a gallery of photos of customers with stripers, largemouth and smallmouth bass, and catfish. It contains the 2022 charter rates, and everything you will need for a great fishing experience on Smith Mountain Lake.

CatfishSmallmouth BassStriped Bass
Moneta, Virginia
Last Cast Guide Service, Smith Mountain Lake - Last Cast Guide Service, Smith Mountain Lake
Last Cast Guide Service, Smith Mountain Lake

Last Cast Guide Service, Smith Mountain Lake

5(26)Top Rated

Smith mountain lake bass fishing guide to teach or book fishing trips during their visit. Provide all tackle and supplies needed. www.lastcastguideservicesml.com

Largemouth Bass
Moneta, Virginia
Rockfish Adventures, LLC - Rockfish Adventures, LLC
Rockfish Adventures, LLC

Rockfish Adventures, LLC

5(22)Top Rated

Rockfish Adventures is Smith Mountain Lake’s leading striper and catfish fishing charter! offer professional fishing guided services, Book Now!

CatfishStriped Bass
Moneta, Virginia
Prime Time Kerr Lake Guide Service - Prime Time Kerr Lake Guide Service
Prime Time Kerr Lake Guide Service

Prime Time Kerr Lake Guide Service

5(14)Top Rated
Clarksville, Virginia
Rock Creek Striper Guide Service - Rock Creek Striper Guide Service
Rock Creek Striper Guide Service

Rock Creek Striper Guide Service

5(13)Top Rated

When it comes to chasing Trophy Striper having the right equipment is essential

Striped Bass
Penhook, Virginia
PointRunner's Striper Guide Service - PointRunner's Striper Guide Service
PointRunner's Striper Guide Service

PointRunner's Striper Guide Service

5(9)Top Rated

Pointrunner’s Sport Fishing Adventures provides a fully equipped 23FT. Center Console Polar Bay Series Boat.

Moneta, Virginia
Kenny's Striper Guide Service - Kenny's Striper Guide Service
Kenny's Striper Guide Service

Kenny's Striper Guide Service

4.4(15)

Fish for striper on Smith Mountain Lake with an expert: Captain Kenny Short

Striped Bass
Wirtz, 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

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Largemouth Bass

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

Bluegill

freshwater
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

Crappie

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 inshore Fishing

  • Light rain jacket

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.

Bluegill
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:No limit
Size Limit:No size limit
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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