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Elkmont, AL Fishing Trip — May

Your Elkmont, AL Fishing Trip

May2 peopleFamily Trip
High 75°F / Low 60°F7.7" rain · 21 rainy daysWarm with frequent rain — pack a rain jacket and quick-dry clothes.

What’s Biting in May

5 species
Flathead CatfishExcellent
Flathead Catfish
Various
Largemouth BassExcellent
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
Hybrid Striped BassExcellent
Hybrid Striped Bass
Various
Spotted BassExcellent
Spotted Bass
Casting · Jigging
White BassExcellent
White Bass
Various

May Weather in Elkmont

75°F
Avg High
60°F
Avg Low
7.7"
Rainfall
21
Rainy Days

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

5 Guides Near Elkmont

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

Donald Johnson Fishing - Lake Guntersville Guide - Donald Johnson Fishing - Lake Guntersville Guide
Donald Johnson Fishing - Lake Guntersville Guide

Donald Johnson Fishing - Lake Guntersville Guide

5(130)Top Rated

Donald Johnson Fishing is a professional bass fishing guide on Lake Guntersville in Guntersville, Alabama.

Largemouth Bass
Owens Cross Roads, Alabama
Backwoods Catfishing Guide Service - Backwoods Catfishing Guide Service
Backwoods Catfishing Guide Service

Backwoods Catfishing Guide Service

5(27)Top Rated

Backwoods Catfishing Guide Service is the premiere trophy catfish charter on the Tennessee River. Are you ready to catch the APEX predator?

Catfish
Decatur, Alabama
Casey Martin Fishing - Casey Martin Fishing
Casey Martin Fishing

Casey Martin Fishing

5(16)Top Rated

Pro Sites Unlimited provides professional angler websites for touring professional, pro staff and weekend tournament anglers

inshore
New Hope, Alabama
Fatal Impact Guided Bowfishing - Fatal Impact Guided Bowfishing
Fatal Impact Guided Bowfishing

Fatal Impact Guided Bowfishing

5(6)Top Rated
Gurley, Alabama
American Bass Anglers - American Bass Anglers
American Bass Anglers

American Bass Anglers

4.6(7)Top Rated

Weekend Bass Angler Tournaments, Tournament News, Results, and Photos

Largemouth Bass
Athens, Alabama
$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

Flathead Catfish

Various
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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

Hybrid Striped Bass

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

Spotted Bass

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

Also Consider Fishing In...

Guntersville6 guides · 54 mi

What to Bring

Check with your guide about what gear is provided. Here's a recommended packing list:

Essentials

  • Sunscreen (SPF 50+)
  • Polarized sunglasses
  • Hat or visor
  • Weather-appropriate clothing
  • Non-marking shoes or deck shoes

Food & Personal

  • Water and drinks (stay hydrated)
  • Snacks or lunch
  • Cooler for your catch
  • Motion sickness medication (if needed)
  • Camera or phone (waterproof case recommended)
  • Valid fishing license (confirm with captain)

For inshore Fishing

  • Light rain jacket

Alabama Fishing License

License Cost
Resident$13.10
Non-Resident$51.80
Requirements

Required for ages 16+. Freshwater and saltwater licenses sold separately.

Buy License Online — Alabama

Species Regulations

Flathead Catfish
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:No size limit

Only one flathead catfish over 34 inches may be harvested per day.

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

Some water bodies may have different size or creel limits. Check local regulations before fishing.

Hybrid Striped Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:2 per day
Size Limit:22-inch minimum

No specific notes.

Spotted Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day in combination with largemouth and smallmouth bass
Size Limit:12-inch minimum

Largemouth, smallmouth, and spotted bass are combined for purposes of bag limits. Check specific water body regulations for exceptions.

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