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Hillsboro, AL Fishing Trip — May

Your Hillsboro, AL Fishing Trip

May2 peopleFamily Trip

What’s Biting in May

Channel CatfishExcellent
Channel Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Jug Fishing
Largemouth BassExcellent
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
BluegillExcellent
Bluegill
Float Fishing · Fly Fishing
Flathead CatfishExcellent
Flathead Catfish
Various

8 Guides Near Hillsboro

No guides are based in Hillsboro, 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
SouthernCats Guide Service - SouthernCats Guide Service
SouthernCats Guide Service

SouthernCats Guide Service

5(31)Top Rated
Russellville, 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
Stripemaster's Guide Service - Stripemaster's Guide Service
Stripemaster's Guide Service

Stripemaster's Guide Service

4.8(25)Top Rated

Stripemasters Guide Service has 10 years combined experience Striper fishing Smith Lake, Alabama. We fish all year round full time. We utilize different techniques in different times of the year.

Striped Bass
Jasper, Alabama
Smith Lake Fishing Adventures - Smith Lake Fishing Adventures
Smith Lake Fishing Adventures

Smith Lake Fishing Adventures

5(17)Top Rated

Smith Lake Fishing Adventures strives to offer the best striped bass fishing guide service on Lewis Smith Lake in Alabama. Book your fishing trip today.

Striped Bass
Arley, 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

Channel Catfish

freshwater
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Largemouth Bass

freshwater
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F
M
A
M
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J
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O
N
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Bluegill

freshwater
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
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Flathead Catfish

Various
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Also Consider Fishing In...

Guntersville6 guides · 52 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

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

Bluegill
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:No limit
Size Limit:No size limit
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.

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