FishingCharterFinder Logo

Scottsdale, AZ Fishing Trip — May

Your Scottsdale, AZ Fishing Trip

May2 peopleFamily Trip
High 88°F / Low 64°F0.2" rain · 3 rainy daysHot weather — bring sunscreen, a hat, and plenty of water.

What’s Biting in May

5 species
Largemouth BassExcellent
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
White BassExcellent
White Bass
Various
CrappieExcellent
Crappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing
CarpExcellent
Carp
Bottom Fishing · Fly Fishing
Channel CatfishExcellent
Channel Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Jug Fishing

May Weather in Scottsdale

88°F
Avg High
64°F
Avg Low
0.2"
Rainfall
3
Rainy Days

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

4 Guides Near Scottsdale

No guides are based in Scottsdale, 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

Largemouth Bass

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

White Bass

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

Crappie

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

Also Consider Fishing In...

Cottonwood2 guides · 74 miPhoenix2 guides · 14 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

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.

White Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:No limit
Size Limit:No size limit

Check specific water body regulations for exceptions.

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

Check specific water body regulations for exceptions.

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

Carp are considered a non-game fish in Arizona.

Start Over