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Virginia Beach, VA Fishing Trip — May

Your Virginia Beach, VA Fishing Trip

May2 peopleFamily Trip
High 77°F / Low 62°F8.1" rain · 13 rainy daysGreat weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

What’s Biting in May

23 species
Striped BassExcellent
Striped Bass
Trolling · Casting
Mahi MahiExcellent
Mahi Mahi
Various
TunaExcellent
Tuna
Trolling · Chunking
FlounderExcellent
Flounder
Various
TautogExcellent
Tautog
Bottom fishing · Jigging
BluefishExcellent
Bluefish
Trolling · Casting
SpotExcellent
Spot
Various
Spotted BassExcellent
Spotted Bass
Casting · Jigging
White Sea BassExcellent
White Sea Bass
Various
Cownose RayExcellent
Cownose Ray
Various
Winter FlounderExcellent
Winter Flounder
Various
ScupExcellent
Scup
Various
Spotted SeatroutExcellent
Spotted Seatrout
Various
Starry FlounderExcellent
Starry Flounder
Various
Black DrumExcellent
Black Drum
Various
Black Sea BassExcellent
Black Sea Bass
Bottom Fishing · Jigging
Giant Sea BassGood
Giant Sea Bass
Various
Shortnose SturgeonGood
Shortnose Sturgeon
Various
WeakfishGood
Weakfish
Various
Atlantic SturgeonGood
Atlantic Sturgeon
Various
Spotted GarGood
Spotted Gar
Various
CroakerGood
Croaker
Various
Gulf SturgeonGood
Gulf Sturgeon
Various

May Weather in Virginia Beach

77°F
Avg High
62°F
Avg Low
8.1"
Rainfall
13
Rainy Days

Great weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

29 Guides Matched

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Virginia Beach Fishing Center - Virginia Beach Fishing Center
Virginia Beach Fishing Center

Virginia Beach Fishing Center

4.7(869)Top Rated

INSHORE & OFFSHORE SPORTFISHING FLEET! Full service marina in VA Beach's Rudee Inlet offering dockage, diesel, gas, bait, tackle & more. Transients welcome!

Virginia Beach, Virginia
Oceans East Bait & Tackle Shop - Oceans East Bait & Tackle Shop
Oceans East Bait & Tackle Shop

Oceans East Bait & Tackle Shop

4.6(1210)Top Rated

Description 7 stainless steel ball bearings +1 roller bearing Features Asymmetrical body design EXD concept design C6 Carbon frame C6 Carbon sideplate MagTrax' brake system Carbon Matrix' drag system 90mm aluminum handle with oversized knobs Duragear Gen II gear system 30-Ton graphite blank for a lightweight balanced d

Virginia Beach, Virginia
Dockside Seafood & Fishing Center - Dockside Seafood & Fishing Center
Dockside Seafood & Fishing Center

Dockside Seafood & Fishing Center

4.5(3392)Top Rated

Traveling to Virginia Beach? Dockside Seafood & Fishing Center offers something for the entire family. Click here for deep sea fishing & dolphin watching!

Virginia Beach, Virginia
AquaMan Sport Fishing Charters Virginia Beach - AquaMan Sport Fishing Charters Virginia Beach
AquaMan Sport Fishing Charters Virginia Beach

AquaMan Sport Fishing Charters Virginia Beach

4.8(211)Top Rated

AquaMan Sportfishing Charters offers economical Virginia Beach fishing rates for up to 6 anglers on customized trips. Half day, full day and group rates.

Virginia Beach, Virginia
Matador Virginia Beach Charter Fishing - Matador Virginia Beach Charter Fishing
Matador Virginia Beach Charter Fishing

Matador Virginia Beach Charter Fishing

4.5(227)Top Rated

The legendary half day Virginia Beach Tuna Fishing Trip. This is the stuff dreams are made of here folks! Great fishing less than 50 statute miles ENE of Rudee Inlet. Just so that i don't have to

Tuna
Virginia Beach, Virginia
E-FishinSea Sport Fishing Charters Virginia Beach - E-FishinSea Sport Fishing Charters Virginia Beach
E-FishinSea Sport Fishing Charters Virginia Beach

E-FishinSea Sport Fishing Charters Virginia Beach

5(119)Top Rated

Virginia Beach Charter Fishing with E-Fishinsea. Our fishing charters leave from Virginia Beach Rudee Inlet, at the southern end of the Boardwalk.

Virginia Beach, Virginia
Princess Anne Distributing Co. - Princess Anne Distributing Co.
Princess Anne Distributing Co.

Princess Anne Distributing Co.

4.8(143)Top Rated
Virginia Beach, Virginia
AfishinadoVB Fishing Charters Virginia Beach - AfishinadoVB Fishing Charters Virginia Beach
AfishinadoVB Fishing Charters Virginia Beach

AfishinadoVB Fishing Charters Virginia Beach

4.8(120)Top Rated

Children and family friendly inshore Virginia Beach Fishing Charters. We also fish in the Southern Chesapeake Bay

Virginia Beach, Virginia
Fly'n Fish Sportfishing - Fly'n Fish Sportfishing
Fly'n Fish Sportfishing

Fly'n Fish Sportfishing

5(57)Top Rated

Fly'n Fish Virginia Beach Fishing Charters. Fishing the Inshore and Offshore waters off of Virginia Beach out of Rudee Inlet. With Capt. Jim Boltz. Family Fishing Charters To Off Shore Fishing Charters.

Virginia Beach, Virginia
Knot Tell'n Fishing Charters - Knot Tell'n Fishing Charters
Knot Tell'n Fishing Charters

Knot Tell'n Fishing Charters

4.9(62)Top Rated

Fishing Charters in Virginia Beach. Offshore Deep Sea fishing in Virginia for Tuna, Mahi Mahi, Blue & White Marlin. We also fish Inshore for Cobia & Red Drum And Much More.

BluefishCobiaMahi Mahi
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Knot Wish'n Custom Charters - Knot Wish'n Custom Charters
Knot Wish'n Custom Charters

Knot Wish'n Custom Charters

4.9(57)Top Rated
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Smoke Show Sportfishing - Smoke Show Sportfishing
Smoke Show Sportfishing

Smoke Show Sportfishing

5(26)Top Rated

Offering inshore and offshore fishing charters in Virginia Beach and Oregon Inlet with Smoke Show Sportfishing for fun on the water with friends and family.

Virginia Beach, Virginia
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$910
Estimated total for 2 people
$455
per person
Charter $500
Tip $100
Licenses $60
Food $100
Lodging $150
Find Hotels
Virginia Beach from ~$150/night
Rent a Car
Pickup in Virginia Beach

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

Things to Do in Virginia Beach

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What's Biting By Month

Peak
1 / 3

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

Tuna

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

Flounder

Various
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

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.

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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