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Gary, WV Fishing Trip — May

Your Gary, WV Fishing Trip

May2 peopleFamily Trip
High 71°F / Low 54°F5.8" rain · 21 rainy daysWarm with frequent rain — pack a rain jacket and quick-dry clothes.

What’s Biting in May

5 species
Striped BassExcellent
Striped Bass
Trolling · Casting
Hybrid Striped BassExcellent
Hybrid Striped Bass
Various
Largemouth BassExcellent
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
White BassExcellent
White Bass
Various
Blue CatfishExcellent
Blue Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Drift Fishing

May Weather in Gary

71°F
Avg High
54°F
Avg Low
5.8"
Rainfall
21
Rainy Days

Warm with frequent rain — pack a rain jacket and quick-dry clothes.

3 Guides Near Gary

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

New River Trophy Outfitters - New River Trophy Outfitters
New River Trophy Outfitters

New River Trophy Outfitters

4.9(43)Top Rated

New River Trophy Outfitters is a guided fishing outfitter that has been serving anglers for over 20 years. Located in Meadow Creek, WV, our trips fish the beautiful and majestic New River Gorge National Park and Preserve. If it's a half day or a full day trip you are looking for, we guarantee our trip are the best West Virginia has to offer.

Meadow Creek, West Virginia
Eddyline Anglers - Eddyline Anglers
Eddyline Anglers

Eddyline Anglers

5(25)Top Rated

Get in touch with Eddyline Anglers! Reach out to book your New River Gorge smallmouth bass fishing trip or ask questions about our guided fly and spin fishing experiences. We're here to help you plan an unforgettable angling adventure!

Oak Hill, West Virginia
New River Gorge Outfitters - New River Gorge Outfitters
New River Gorge Outfitters

New River Gorge Outfitters

5(23)Top Rated

Book your guided fishing trips online. Guided river trips in Hinton WV and the New River Gorge. Cabin rentals, kayak rentals, tubing rentals.

Hinton, West Virginia
$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
1 / 2

Striped Bass

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

Hybrid Striped Bass

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

Largemouth Bass

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

White Bass

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

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West Virginia Fishing License

License Cost
Resident$19
Non-Resident$37
Requirements

Required for ages 15+. Covers all state waters. Trout stamp additional.

Buy License Online — West Virginia

Species Regulations

Striped Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:2 per day
Size Limit:15-inch minimum

Check specific water bodies for special regulations.

Hybrid Striped Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:2 per day
Size Limit:15-inch minimum

Check specific water bodies for special regulations.

Largemouth Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:12-inch minimum

Check specific water bodies for special regulations.

White Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:30 per day
Size Limit:No size limit

No more than four white bass can exceed 15 inches in length.

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