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Benton, AR Fishing Trip — May

Your Benton, AR Fishing Trip

May2 peopleFamily Trip
High 79°F / Low 61°F7.4" rain · 17 rainy daysWarm with frequent rain — pack a rain jacket and quick-dry clothes.

What’s Biting in May

8 species
Striped BassExcellent
Striped Bass
Trolling · Casting
CrappieExcellent
Crappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing
CatfishExcellent
Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Jug Fishing
Largemouth BassExcellent
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
Smallmouth BassExcellent
Smallmouth Bass
Casting · Fly Fishing
BluegillExcellent
Bluegill
Float Fishing · Fly Fishing
Spotted BassExcellent
Spotted Bass
Casting · Jigging
White BassExcellent
White Bass
Various

May Weather in Benton

79°F
Avg High
61°F
Avg Low
7.4"
Rainfall
17
Rainy Days

Warm with frequent rain — pack a rain jacket and quick-dry clothes.

9 Guides Near Benton

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

Top Gun Striper Guide - Top Gun Striper Guide
Top Gun Striper Guide

Top Gun Striper Guide

5(119)Top Rated

Online Store Trip Prices Half Day $500 Full Day $650 3rd & 4th Person $100 Cancellation Fee $150 Arkansas Out of State Fishing License 1-800-364-4263 Lake Ouachita striper guide & Hot Springs fishing guide at its finest. If you're looking to catch more stripers than you ever imagined then you've come to the right place.…

Striped Bass
Mt Ida, Arkansas
Knollwood Lodge - Knollwood Lodge
Knollwood Lodge

Knollwood Lodge

4.6(127)Top Rated

Knollwood Lodge, Lake front cabins on lake Hamilton, Hot Springs Ar.

Hot Springs, Arkansas
Xtreme Strike Guide Service - Xtreme Strike Guide Service
Xtreme Strike Guide Service

Xtreme Strike Guide Service

5(53)Top Rated

Hot Springs Arkansas's premier striper fishing guide service. Full time striper fishing guide on Lake Ouachita.

Striped Bass
Hot Springs, Arkansas
Yoyo Guide Service - Yoyo Guide Service
Yoyo Guide Service

Yoyo Guide Service

4.8(4)Top Rated

Professional fishing charter service in Sheridan, Arkansas. Contact us to book your next fishing adventure!

Sheridan, Arkansas
Central Arkansas Fishing Guide Services - Bill Dennis
Bill Dennis

Central Arkansas Fishing Guide Services

3.7(6)
inshore
North Little Rock, Arkansas
David Cochran Fishing - David Cochran Fishing
David Cochran Fishing

David Cochran Fishing

5(1)Top Rated
Royal, Arkansas
Family Fishing Trips Guide Service - Family Fishing Trips Guide Service
Family Fishing Trips Guide Service

Family Fishing Trips Guide Service

4.7Top Rated

Hot Springs Arkansas Fishing Guide for Crappie and Bass on Lake Hamilton DeGray Lake Lake Ouachita and Lake Gresson

CrappieLargemouth Bass
Hot Springs, Arkansas
Reel Good Fishing - Reel Good Fishing
Reel Good Fishing

Reel Good Fishing

Alexander, Arkansas

REEL GOOD FISHING|GUIDED FISHING TRIPS ARKANSAS|SHOP OUR FLY SHOP|ARKANSAS FLY FISHING GUIDES

fly fishing
Alexander, Arkansas
Hot Springs Fishing Charter - Hot Springs Fishing Charter
Hot Springs Fishing Charter

Hot Springs Fishing Charter

Hot Springs National Park, Arkansas

inshore
Hot Springs National Park, Arkansas
$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

Striped Bass

both
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

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

Also Consider Fishing In...

Heber Springs8 guides · 72 miHot Springs3 guides · 32 miMt Ida2 guides · 49 miMurfreesboro2 guides · 71 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 / fly fishing Fishing

  • Waders (if not provided)
  • Wading boots with felt or rubber soles
  • Bug spray
  • Light rain jacket

Arkansas Fishing License

License Cost
Resident$10.50
Non-Resident$50
Requirements

Required for ages 16+. Trout permit required for trout fishing areas.

Buy License Online — Arkansas

Species Regulations

Striped Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:3 per day
Size Limit:No minimum length limit; only one may be over 30 inches.

Check specific water body regulations for exceptions.

Crappie
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:30 per day
Size Limit:No size limit

Crappie regulations may vary on specific bodies of water; consult the current Arkansas Fishing Guide for details.

Catfish
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:No size limit

Applies to blue, channel, and flathead catfish in aggregate. There are specific regulations for commercial fishing.

Largemouth Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:6 per day
Size Limit:10-inch minimum

Special regulations may apply on certain bodies of water; consult the current Arkansas Fishing Guide.

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