Russellville, AL Fishing Trip — May
Your Russellville, AL Fishing Trip
May2 peopleFamily Trip
High 75°F / Low 61°F6.5" rain · 20 rainy daysWarm with frequent rain — pack a rain jacket and quick-dry clothes.
What’s Biting in May
5 species
ExcellentSpotted Bass
Casting · Jigging
ExcellentBlue Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Drift Fishing
ExcellentChannel Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Jug Fishing
ExcellentLargemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
ExcellentFlathead Catfish
Various
May Weather in Russellville
75°F
Avg High
61°F
Avg Low
6.5"
Rainfall
20
Rainy Days
Warm with frequent rain — pack a rain jacket and quick-dry clothes.
1 in Russellville + 3 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
Alabama Fishing License
License Cost
Resident$13.10
Non-Resident$51.80
Requirements
Required for ages 16+. Freshwater and saltwater licenses sold separately.
Species Regulations
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.
Blue Catfish
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:1 per day
Size Limit:Must be over 34 inches
Only one blue catfish over 34 inches may be harvested per angler per day from Alabama public waters.
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.