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Maricopa, AZ Fishing Trip — May

Your Maricopa, AZ Fishing Trip

May2 peopleFamily Trip

What’s Biting in May

5 species
CrappieExcellent
Crappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing
Blue CatfishExcellent
Blue Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Drift Fishing
Largemouth BassExcellent
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
CarpExcellent
Carp
Bottom Fishing · Fly Fishing
Flathead CatfishExcellent
Flathead Catfish
Various

4 Guides Near Maricopa

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

Lo Water Guide Service llc - Lo Water Guide Service llc
Lo Water Guide Service llc

Lo Water Guide Service llc

4.9(46)Top Rated

Experience fishing with a pro Arizona fishing guide, Derek Rivchin from Phoenix. Book a Fall date for carp fishing, fly fishing, and more!

Carp
Phoenix, Arizona
Reel'em In Adventures - Reel'em In Adventures
Reel'em In Adventures

Reel'em In Adventures

4.9(41)Top Rated

Reel'em In Adventures is a Licensed Guided Fishing Serivce with Warren Risberg at Lake Pleasant in Peoria, Arizona on a 2018 Lowe SF234 23' 7" Pontoon Boat Striper Bass, Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish, White Bass, Carp, Flathead Catfish, Crappie

CarpCatfishCrappie
Surprise, Arizona
No-Limit-Fishing - No-Limit-Fishing
No-Limit-Fishing

No-Limit-Fishing

5(15)Top Rated

Experience Arizona bass fishing like never before! Join us on Lake Pleasant for an unforgettable day of fishing and relaxation.

Largemouth Bass
Morristown, Arizona
Fishing With Gary Senft - Fishing With Gary Senft
Fishing With Gary Senft

Fishing With Gary Senft

4.9(10)Top Rated
inshore
Phoenix, Arizona
$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

Crappie

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

Blue Catfish

freshwater
J
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

Carp

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

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Phoenix2 guides · 39 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

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

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

Check specific water body regulations for exceptions.

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

Check specific water body regulations for exceptions.

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.

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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