Newport News, VA Fishing Trip — May
Your Newport News, VA Fishing Trip
May2 peopleFamily Trip
High 77°F / Low 62°F6.7" rain · 14 rainy daysGreat weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.
What’s Biting in May
8 species
ExcellentStriped Bass
Trolling · Casting
ExcellentMahi Mahi
Various
ExcellentTautog
Bottom fishing · Jigging
ExcellentTuna
Trolling · Chunking
ExcellentBluefish
Trolling · Casting
ExcellentBlack Sea Bass
Bottom Fishing · Jigging
ExcellentFlounder
Various
GoodWeakfish
Various
May Weather in Newport News
77°F
Avg High
62°F
Avg Low
6.7"
Rainfall
14
Rainy Days
Great weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.
2 in Newport News + 67 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.
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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.
Mahi Mahi
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:No limit
Size Limit:No size limit
Tautog
Season:January 1 – March 31 and April 1 – December 31
Bag Limit:4 per person
Size Limit:16-inch minimum
Check current regulations for any in-season adjustments.
Tuna
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:3 per person per trip for bluefin tuna (with sub-limits based on size class); yellowfin, bigeye, and albacore tuna have a combined limit of 3 per person per trip.
Size Limit:Bluefin tuna have specific size restrictions that vary throughout the year. Consult current regulations.
Regulations for tuna fishing, especially bluefin, are subject to frequent in-season adjustments by NOAA Fisheries. Anglers must have an HMS permit and report catches.