Benwood, WV Fishing Trip — May
Your Benwood, WV Fishing Trip
May2 peopleFamily Trip
High 69°F / Low 52°F7" rain · 20 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.
What’s Biting in May
ExcellentChannel Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Jug Fishing
ExcellentCrappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing
ExcellentLargemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
May Weather in Benwood
69°F
Avg High
52°F
Avg Low
7"
Rainfall
20
Rainy Days
Mild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.
1 Guide Near Benwood
No guides are based in Benwood, but these guides operate 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
Peak
West Virginia Fishing License
License Cost
Resident$19
Non-Resident$37
Requirements
Required for ages 15+. Covers all state waters. Trout stamp additional.
Species Regulations
Channel Catfish
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:4 per day
Size Limit:No size limit
Combined creel limit of 4 for channel and flathead catfish.
Crappie
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:20 per day
Size Limit:No size limit
Largemouth Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:12-inch minimum
Check specific water bodies for special regulations.