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Bull Shoals, AR Fishing Trip — May

Your Bull Shoals, AR Fishing Trip

May2 peopleFamily Trip
High 74°F / Low 58°F8" rain · 15 rainy daysWarm with frequent rain — pack a rain jacket and quick-dry clothes.

What’s Biting in May

Blue CatfishExcellent
Blue Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Drift Fishing
CrappieExcellent
Crappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing
Largemouth BassExcellent
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting

May Weather in Bull Shoals

74°F
Avg High
58°F
Avg Low
8"
Rainfall
15
Rainy Days

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

5 Guides Matched

Southern Walleye Guide Service - Southern Walleye Guide Service
Southern Walleye Guide Service

Southern Walleye Guide Service

5(15)Top Rated

Contact Southern Walleye Guide Services in Bull Shoals, AR for fishing services that will make your fishing trip a successful one.

Walleye
Bull Shoals, Arkansas
All About Trout LLC - All About Trout LLC
All About Trout LLC

All About Trout LLC

5(9)Top Rated

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

Bull Shoals, Arkansas
Del Colvin Fishing - Del Colvin Fishing
Del Colvin Fishing

Del Colvin Fishing

5(7)Top Rated

Knowledgeable and skilled fishing guide for Bull Shoals Lake and White River.

Bull Shoals, Arkansas
White River Troutfitters - White River Troutfitters
White River Troutfitters

White River Troutfitters

5(1)Top Rated

White River Troutfitters contact information - by phone at 870-445-3211 or use the online form at https://whiterivertroutfitters.com/contact/

Bull Shoals, Arkansas
Gregs Guide Service - Gregs Guide Service
Gregs Guide Service

Gregs Guide Service

Bull Shoals, Arkansas

Greg's white river guide service is a trout fishing guide service in north central Arkansas

freshwaterSpeckled Trout
Bull Shoals, 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

Blue Catfish

freshwater
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

Largemouth Bass

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

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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 freshwater Fishing

  • Bug spray
  • Rain gear

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

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

Anglers are restricted to no more than one blue catfish over 32 inches in length per day.

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.

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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