Independence, VA Fishing Trip — May
Your Independence, VA Fishing Trip
May2 peopleFamily Trip
High 67°F / Low 50°F5.2" rain · 18 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.
What’s Biting in May
ExcellentStriped Bass
Trolling · Casting
ExcellentLargemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
ExcellentCrappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing
May Weather in Independence
67°F
Avg High
50°F
Avg Low
5.2"
Rainfall
18
Rainy Days
Mild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.
3 Guides Near Independence
No guides are based in Independence, 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
Peak
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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
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.
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.
Crappie
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:25 per day
Size Limit:No size limit