Yorktown, VA Fishing Trip — May
Your Yorktown, VA Fishing Trip
May2 peopleFamily Trip
High 76°F / Low 62°F7.1" rain · 16 rainy daysWarm with frequent rain — pack a rain jacket and quick-dry clothes.
What’s Biting in May
8 speciesMay Weather in Yorktown
76°F
Avg High
62°F
Avg Low
7.1"
Rainfall
16
Rainy Days
Warm with frequent rain — pack a rain jacket and quick-dry clothes.
1 in Yorktown + 72 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.
What's Biting By Month
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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
Black Sea Bass
Season:May 15 - December 31
Bag Limit:15 per person
Size Limit:13-inch minimum
Specific seasons and limits may vary by year, check current regulations.
Bluefish
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:3 per person
Size Limit:No minimum size limit
Anglers must use inline non-offset circle hooks when fishing for bluefish with natural bait.









