Guntersville, AL Fishing Trip — May

Your Guntersville, AL Fishing Trip

May2 peopleFamily Trip
High 75°F / Low 62°F7.7" rain · 19 rainy daysWarm with frequent rain — pack a rain jacket and quick-dry clothes.

What’s Biting in May

25 species
Striped BassExcellent
Striped Bass
Trolling · Casting
CrappieExcellent
Crappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing
CatfishExcellent
Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Jug Fishing
Spotted BassExcellent
Spotted Bass
Casting · Jigging
Smallmouth BassExcellent
Smallmouth Bass
Casting · Fly Fishing
White CrappieExcellent
White Crappie
Various
Yellow BassExcellent
Yellow Bass
Various
Freshwater DrumExcellent
Freshwater Drum
Various
TilapiaExcellent
Tilapia
Various
Largemouth BassExcellent
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
BluegillExcellent
Bluegill
Float Fishing · Fly Fishing
Redbreast SunfishExcellent
Redbreast Sunfish
Various
Shortnose GarExcellent
Shortnose Gar
Various
White PerchExcellent
White Perch
Various
Redear SunfishExcellent
Redear Sunfish
Various
Redfin PickerelExcellent
Redfin Pickerel
Various
Rock BassExcellent
Rock Bass
Various
Green SunfishExcellent
Green Sunfish
Various
Guadalupe BassExcellent
Guadalupe Bass
Various
Hybrid Striped BassExcellent
Hybrid Striped Bass
Various
Black CrappieExcellent
Black Crappie
Various
BowfinExcellent
Bowfin
Various
Chain PickerelExcellent
Chain Pickerel
Various
White BassExcellent
White Bass
Various
Longnose GarGood
Longnose Gar
Various

May Weather in Guntersville

75°F
Avg High
62°F
Avg Low
7.7"
Rainfall
19
Rainy Days

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

6 Guides Matched

$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.

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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

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

There are specific regulations for certain areas, so anglers should consult the Alabama Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries Division regulations for details.

Crappie
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:30 per day
Size Limit:9-inch minimum

There are some exceptions on specific bodies of water, so anglers should consult the regulations for their specific location.

Catfish
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:No limit
Size Limit:No size limit

No limit on channel and blue catfish less than 34 inches in length. Only one blue catfish greater than 34 inches in length may be harvested per day.

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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