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Mountain Home, AR Fishing Trip — May

Your Mountain Home, AR Fishing Trip

May2 peopleFamily Trip
High 74°F / Low 58°F6.9" 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
Smallmouth BassExcellent
Smallmouth Bass
Casting · Fly Fishing
CrappieExcellent
Crappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing
BluegillExcellent
Bluegill
Float Fishing · Fly Fishing
White BassExcellent
White Bass
Various
Largemouth BassExcellent
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
Spotted BassExcellent
Spotted Bass
Casting · Jigging
CatfishExcellent
Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Jug Fishing

May Weather in Mountain Home

74°F
Avg High
58°F
Avg Low
6.9"
Rainfall
17
Rainy Days

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

12 Guides Matched

Rileys Outfitter - Rileys Outfitter
Rileys Outfitter

Rileys Outfitter

4.9(195)Top Rated

Rileys Outfitters Offers World Class: Lodging, Fishing, Boat Rentals, Kayak/Canoe Rentals, Guided Fishing, and Shuttle Services on the White River and Buffalo River in Mountain Home, Arkansas.

Mountain Home, Arkansas
Reel Fish Guide Service - Reel Fish Guide Service
Reel Fish Guide Service

Reel Fish Guide Service

5(38)Top Rated

Reel Fish Guide Service offers year-round fishing guide trips on Arkansas' Lake Norfork. Best striper guide! Best crappie fishing in Arkansas! www.ReelFishGuideService.com

CrappieStriped Bass
Mountain Home, Arkansas
Catching Smiles LLC - Catching Smiles LLC
Catching Smiles LLC

Catching Smiles LLC

5(35)Top Rated

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

Mountain Home, Arkansas
Str Outfitters - Str Outfitters
Str Outfitters

Str Outfitters

4.8(20)Top Rated

STR Outfitters for Striper, crappie, walleye, & hybrids fishing on Lake Norfork

freshwaterWalleyeStriped Bass
Mountain Home, Arkansas
Lees Lite Line Guide Services - Lees Lite Line Guide Services
Lees Lite Line Guide Services

Lees Lite Line Guide Services

5(11)Top Rated
Mountain Home, Arkansas
The Reel Fly Guy - The Reel Fly Guy
The Reel Fly Guy

The Reel Fly Guy

5(8)Top Rated

Fly fishing guide, Norfork river fly fishing, White river fly fishing, Arkansas Fly fishing, Arkansas fishing, Arkansas white river fly fishing guide, spin cast

freshwaterfly fishing
Mountain Home, Arkansas
White River - James Crownover
James Crownover

White River

5(2)Top Rated

Information for the White River in the Ozark Mountains & north central Arkansas offering information for trout fishing, lodging, RV parks & campgrounds.

freshwaterSpeckled Trout
Mountain Home, Arkansas
Murray's Ozark Anglers - Murray's Ozark Anglers
Murray's Ozark Anglers

Murray's Ozark Anglers

5(2)Top Rated

Located in North Central Arkansas, Murray's Ozark Anglers specializes in Fly Fishing and Spin Fishing.

Mountain Home, Arkansas
Jon's Guide Service - Jon's Guide Service
Jon's Guide Service

Jon's Guide Service

5(2)Top Rated

Located in the Arkansas Ozark Mountains near Mountain Home, Jon's Guide Service provides guided fishing trips for groups and individuals on the White and North Fork Rivers.

Mountain Home, Arkansas
Ron Yarboroughs White River Fly Guide - Ron Yarboroughs White River Fly Guide
Ron Yarboroughs White River Fly Guide

Ron Yarboroughs White River Fly Guide

5Top Rated

White River & Norfork River fly fishing guide in north central Arkansas, White River Fly Guide offers guided fishing trips on the White & Norfork Rivers.

freshwaterfly fishing
Mountain Home, Arkansas
Steves Guide Service - Steves Guide Service
Steves Guide Service

Steves Guide Service

4.9Top Rated

Steve's Guide Service provides fishing guide services on Lake Norfork near Mountain Home, Arkansas for largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, Kentucky bass, stripers, hybrids, white bass and walleye.

freshwaterLargemouth BassSmallmouth Bass
Mountain Home, Arkansas
Str Outdoors - Str Outdoors
Str Outdoors

Str Outdoors

Mountain Home, Arkansas

Sean Reynolds for Striper & hybrids fishing on Lake Norfork and Eastern Tennessee

freshwaterStriped Bass
Mountain Home, Arkansas

Prepare for Your Trip

Gear recommendations and packing list for your trip. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.

What to Bring

Check with your guide about gear. Here's a recommended packing list:

Sunscreen (SPF 50+)
Polarized sunglasses
Hat or visor
Weather-appropriate clothing
Non-marking shoes or deck shoes
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)
Waders (if not provided)
Wading boots
Bug spray
Bug spray
Rain gear
$910
Estimated total for 2 people
$455
per person
Charter $500
Tip $100
Licenses $60
Food $100
Lodging $150
Find Hotels
Mountain Home from ~$150/night
Rent a Car
Pickup in Mountain Home

Estimates based on local charter rates and averages. Contact guides for exact pricing.

Things to Do in Mountain Home

Activities for your non-fishing days

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What's Biting By Month

Peak
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Striped Bass

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

Smallmouth Bass

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

Bluegill

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

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.

Smallmouth Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:1 per day
Size Limit:No length limit except on the Buffalo National River which is 12-inch minimum.

On the Buffalo National River, the smallmouth bass minimum length limit is 12 inches. Check the current Arkansas Fishing Guide for specific regulations on special management areas.

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.

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

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