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McKenney, VA Fishing Trip — May

Your McKenney, VA Fishing Trip

May2 peopleFamily Trip
High 75°F / Low 58°F5.8" rain · 15 rainy daysWarm with frequent rain — pack a rain jacket and quick-dry clothes.

What’s Biting in May

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

May Weather in McKenney

75°F
Avg High
58°F
Avg Low
5.8"
Rainfall
15
Rainy Days

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

3 Guides Near McKenney

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

Nautical Pride Sportfishing - Nautical Pride Sportfishing
Nautical Pride Sportfishing

Nautical Pride Sportfishing

5(4)Top Rated

One of Virginia's top charters on the James River, the Rappahannock River, and Kerr Lake. We specialize in trophy catfish, with a clean and professional atmosphere catered to show you and your family a experience of a lifetime!

Charles City, Virginia
Arthur’s Fishing Guide Service - Arthur’s Fishing Guide Service
Arthur’s Fishing Guide Service

Arthur’s Fishing Guide Service

4.1(9)

Crappie fishing on Kerr Reservoir, Buggs Island with a Fishing Guide at Arthurs Fishing Guide Service

Crappie
Baskerville, Virginia
Citations Only Guide Service - Citations Only Guide Service
Citations Only Guide Service

Citations Only Guide Service

Colonial Heights, Virginia

inshore
Colonial Heights, 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

Carp

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

Striped Bass

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

Largemouth Bass

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

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

Bowfishing is permitted.

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.

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.

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