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Marion, VA Fishing Trip — May

Your Marion, VA Fishing Trip

May2 peopleFamily Trip
High 70°F / Low 52°F5.7" rain · 21 rainy daysWarm with frequent rain — pack a rain jacket and quick-dry clothes.

What’s Biting in May

5 species
Striped BassExcellent
Striped Bass
Trolling · Casting
CarpExcellent
Carp
Bottom Fishing · Fly Fishing
Spotted BassExcellent
Spotted Bass
Casting · Jigging
Hybrid Striped BassExcellent
Hybrid Striped Bass
Various
Largemouth BassExcellent
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting

May Weather in Marion

70°F
Avg High
52°F
Avg Low
5.7"
Rainfall
21
Rainy Days

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

1 in Marion + 11 Nearby

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
New River Fly Fishing - New River Fly Fishing
New River Fly Fishing

New River Fly Fishing

5(50)Top Rated

New River Fly Fishing is a guide service that provides guided fishing trips on the New River for smallmouth bass and walleye and the Smith River for trout. We also offer fly fishing lessons on our private trout stream.

Smallmouth BassSpeckled TroutWalleye
Willis, Virginia
Riverfeet Fly Fishing - Riverfeet Fly Fishing
Riverfeet Fly Fishing

Riverfeet Fly Fishing

5(40)Top Rated

Fly fishing guide service in SWVA, serving Abingdon, VA, Damascus, VA and Bristol, VA. We specialize in guided fishing for smallmouth bass and trout in streams, rivers and lakes around the Blue Ridge Mountains.

BluefishSmallmouth BassSpeckled Trout
Abingdon, 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
Copper Hill Troutfitters, LLC - Copper Hill Troutfitters, LLC
Copper Hill Troutfitters, LLC

Copper Hill Troutfitters, LLC

5(35)Top Rated

Professional fishing charter service in Copper Hill, Virginia. Contact us to book your next fishing adventure!

Copper Hill, Virginia
Smith River Outfitters - Smith River Outfitters
Smith River Outfitters

Smith River Outfitters

4.9(39)Top Rated

Smith River Outfitters provides canoe and Kayak Rentals and guided fishing trips on the Smith River in Henry County Vriginia

Bassett, Virginia
Virginia Trophy Guides - Virginia Trophy Guides
Virginia Trophy Guides

Virginia Trophy Guides

5(27)Top Rated

All of the information you need for guide trips and river reports in Central and Southwest Virginia.

Roanoke, Virginia
Matt Reilly Fly Fishing - Matt Reilly Fly Fishing
Matt Reilly Fly Fishing

Matt Reilly Fly Fishing

5(26)Top Rated

A highly regarded guide, writer, and speaker based in southwest Virginia, Matt guides fly fishing experiences for trophy trout and smallmouth bass.

Smallmouth BassSpeckled Trout
Glade Spring, Virginia
New River Outdoor Co. - New River Outdoor Co.
New River Outdoor Co.

New River Outdoor Co.

4.9(18)Top Rated

new river,fishing tackle,g.loomis,loomis rods,shimano sedona,power pro,shimano sahara,loomis imx,loomis glx,p-line cxx,palamor knot,loomis bronzeback series,gamakatsu hooks,loomis venture 7,ross rhythm 3.5,wulf bass taper,perfection loop,nail knot

Largemouth Bass
Pearisburg, Virginia
Flying Appalachia - Flying Appalachia
Flying Appalachia

Flying Appalachia

5(11)Top Rated

A scenic and unforgettable guided fly fishing trip on the Watauga or South Holston Tailwater

Marion, Virginia
Lucky Strips Fly Company - Lucky Strips Fly Company
Lucky Strips Fly Company

Lucky Strips Fly Company

5(10)Top Rated

Virginia Fly Fishing - Smith River Resources Developed to help anglers stay up to date on Stocking Information and Flows via the USGS website.

Bassett, Virginia
Hooked Up Charters Sml - Hooked Up Charters Sml
Hooked Up Charters Sml

Hooked Up Charters Sml

5(1)Top Rated
inshore
Roanoke, 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

Striped Bass

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

Carp

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

Spotted Bass

freshwater
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

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

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.

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

Bowfishing is permitted.

Spotted Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:12-inch minimum

Largemouth and spotted bass are combined for creel and length limits.

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.

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