Fountain Hills, AZ Fishing Trip — May

Your Fountain Hills, AZ Fishing Trip

May2 peopleFamily Trip
High 91°F / Low 66°F0.2" rain · 1 rainy daysHot weather — bring sunscreen, a hat, and plenty of water.

What’s Biting in May

5 species
Largemouth BassExcellent
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
Channel CatfishExcellent
Channel Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Jug Fishing
Flathead CatfishExcellent
Flathead Catfish
Various
CarpExcellent
Carp
Bottom Fishing · Fly Fishing
Hybrid Striped BassExcellent
Hybrid Striped Bass
Various

May Weather in Fountain Hills

91°F
Avg High
66°F
Avg Low
0.2"
Rainfall
1
Rainy Days

Hot weather — bring sunscreen, a hat, and plenty of water.

4 Guides Near Fountain Hills

No guides are based in Fountain Hills, 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.

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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

Arizona Fishing License

License Cost
Resident$37
Non-Resident$55
Requirements

Required for ages 10+. Includes both warm and cold water fishing.

Buy License Online — Arizona

Species Regulations

Largemouth Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:6 per day
Size Limit:13-inch minimum

Check specific water body regulations as exceptions to statewide rules exist.

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

Check specific water body regulations for exceptions.

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

Check specific water body regulations as exceptions to statewide rules exist.

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

Carp are considered a non-game fish in Arizona.

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