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Salem, VA Fishing Trip — May

Your Salem, VA Fishing Trip

May2 peopleFamily Trip
High 74°F / Low 56°F6.4" rain · 13 rainy daysGreat weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

What’s Biting in May

White BassExcellent
White Bass
Various
Largemouth BassExcellent
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
Hybrid Striped BassExcellent
Hybrid Striped Bass
Various

May Weather in Salem

74°F
Avg High
56°F
Avg Low
6.4"
Rainfall
13
Rainy Days

Great weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

30 Guides Near Salem

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

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Wesley Hodges Fly Fishing - Wesley Hodges Fly Fishing
Wesley Hodges Fly Fishing

Wesley Hodges Fly Fishing

5(212)Top Rated

Have a question? Feel free to contact me today and let's chat about your dream fly fishing or bird hunting trip!

Glen Wilton, Virginia
Squid hound Fishing Charters - Squid hound Fishing Charters
Squid hound Fishing Charters

Squid hound Fishing Charters

5(109)Top Rated

Squidhound Fishing Charters provide guided striper fishing trips on Smith Mountain Lake in Virginia. Email: [email protected] Phone#: 540-204-6170

Striped Bass
Hardy, Virginia
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
Blue Ridge Musky - Blue Ridge Musky
Blue Ridge Musky

Blue Ridge Musky

5(60)Top Rated
Eagle Rock, Virginia
Appalachian Bronzeback Adventures - Appalachian Bronzeback Adventures
Appalachian Bronzeback Adventures

Appalachian Bronzeback Adventures

5(57)Top Rated

App Bronzeback Adventures - Just another WordPress site

Eagle Rock, Virginia
Angler's Lane - Angler's Lane
Angler's Lane

Angler's Lane

4.7(75)Top Rated
Forest, 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
SML Wicked Striper Guide Service LLC - SML Wicked Striper Guide Service LLC
SML Wicked Striper Guide Service LLC

SML Wicked Striper Guide Service LLC

5(43)Top Rated
Moneta, 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
Spikes Prime Time Fishin - Spikes Prime Time Fishin
Spikes Prime Time Fishin

Spikes Prime Time Fishin

4.8(39)Top Rated
inshore
Moneta, Virginia
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$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

White Bass

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Largemouth Bass

freshwater
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Hybrid Striped Bass

Various
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Also Consider Fishing In...

Moneta7 guides · 24 miHardy4 guides · 21 miEagle Rock2 guides · 28 miLexington2 guides · 48 miPenhook2 guides · 30 miUnion Hall2 guides · 26 mi

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

White Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:25 per day
Size Limit:No size limit
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.

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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