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Norfolk, VA Fishing Trip — May

Your Norfolk, VA Fishing Trip

May2 peopleFamily Trip
High 77°F / Low 63°F6.4" rain · 13 rainy daysGreat weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

What’s Biting in May

8 species
Striped BassExcellent
Striped Bass
Trolling · Casting
Mahi MahiExcellent
Mahi Mahi
Various
TautogExcellent
Tautog
Bottom fishing · Jigging
FlounderExcellent
Flounder
Various
BluefishExcellent
Bluefish
Trolling · Casting
TunaExcellent
Tuna
Trolling · Chunking
Black Sea BassExcellent
Black Sea Bass
Bottom Fishing · Jigging
WeakfishGood
Weakfish
Various

May Weather in Norfolk

77°F
Avg High
63°F
Avg Low
6.4"
Rainfall
13
Rainy Days

Great weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

8 Guides Matched

FishingBooker, Inc - FishingBooker, Inc
FishingBooker, Inc

FishingBooker, Inc

4.8(155)Top Rated

Looking for a fishing charter? Find the best deals online. Search, book & review over 12504 charters in 110 countries. Family fishing, sportfishing - you name it!

Norfolk, Virginia
Kraken Charters Sportfishing - Kraken Charters Sportfishing
Kraken Charters Sportfishing

Kraken Charters Sportfishing

5(67)Top Rated

Fishing charter serving Hampton Roads. We offer Inshore & Offshore fishing trips. Plus spearfishing, wildlife tours & party cruises around the Chesapeake Bay

Norfolk, Virginia
MarVa Outdoors - MarVa Outdoors
MarVa Outdoors

MarVa Outdoors

4.8(23)Top Rated

Memorable experiences on the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries. From drag screaming fishing charters to relaxing tours, we provide custom and memorable trips! Come aboard with MarVa Outdoors!

Norfolk, Virginia
Betty Lou Fish Company - Betty Lou Fish Company
Betty Lou Fish Company

Betty Lou Fish Company

5(11)Top Rated

Sportfishing in the VA Beach and Norfolk area. Sight fishing Cobia all summer long!

Cobia
Norfolk, Virginia
Bay Bound Charters - Bay Bound Charters
Bay Bound Charters

Bay Bound Charters

5(5)Top Rated

Meet Trey Dunavant, your Chesapeake Bay fishing captain, offering unforgettable fishing trips and sportfishing experiences in North Carolina.

inshore
Norfolk, Virginia
Headboat Fishing - Ronnie Boone Jr
Ronnie Boone Jr

Headboat Fishing

5(4)Top Rated
inshore
Norfolk, Virginia
Blind Date Charters - Blind Date Charters
Blind Date Charters

Blind Date Charters

5(4)Top Rated

Blind Date Charters provides fishing charters and sight seeing tours in Chesapeake Bay and Coastal Virginia waters.

Norfolk, Virginia
Takedown Sportfishing - Takedown Sportfishing
Takedown Sportfishing

Takedown Sportfishing

5(2)Top Rated

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offshorefreshwaterCobiaSouthern Flounder
Norfolk, Virginia

Prepare for Your Trip

Gear recommendations and packing list for your trip. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.

What to Bring

Check with your guide about gear. Here's a recommended packing list:

Sunscreen (SPF 50+)
Polarized sunglasses
Hat or visor
Weather-appropriate clothing
Non-marking shoes or deck shoes
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)
Rain jacket or windbreaker
Layered clothing (cooler offshore)
Bug spray
Rain gear
Light rain jacket
$910
Estimated total for 2 people
$455
per person
Charter $500
Tip $100
Licenses $60
Food $100
Lodging $150
Find Hotels
Norfolk from ~$150/night
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Pickup in Norfolk

Estimates based on local charter rates and averages. Contact guides for exact pricing.

Things to Do in Norfolk

Activities for your non-fishing days

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What's Biting By Month

Peak
1 / 2

Striped Bass

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

Mahi Mahi

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

Weakfish

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

Tautog

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

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.

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.

Flounder
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:4 per person
Size Limit:16-inch minimum

Regulations can change frequently; always check the VMRC website before fishing.

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