Paden City, WV Fishing Trip — May
Your Paden City, WV Fishing Trip
May2 peopleFamily Trip
High 70°F / Low 52°F7.7" rain · 20 rainy daysWarm with frequent rain — pack a rain jacket and quick-dry clothes.
What’s Biting in May
5 species
ExcellentLargemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
ExcellentBlue Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Drift Fishing
ExcellentHybrid Striped Bass
Various
ExcellentChannel Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Jug Fishing
ExcellentStriped Bass
Trolling · Casting
May Weather in Paden City
70°F
Avg High
52°F
Avg Low
7.7"
Rainfall
20
Rainy Days
Warm with frequent rain — pack a rain jacket and quick-dry clothes.
1 Guide Near Paden City
No guides are based in Paden City, 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
1 / 2
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
Largemouth Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:12-inch minimum
Check specific water bodies for special regulations.
Blue Catfish
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:2 per day
Size Limit:No size limit
Only one blue catfish can be greater than 35 inches.
Hybrid Striped Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:2 per day
Size Limit:15-inch minimum
Check specific water bodies for special 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.