Salem, AR Fishing Trip — May

Your Salem, AR Fishing Trip

May2 peopleFamily Trip
High 73°F / Low 57°F5.9" rain · 17 rainy daysWarm with frequent rain — pack a rain jacket and quick-dry clothes.

What’s Biting in May

5 species
Striped BassExcellent
Striped Bass
Trolling · Casting
Largemouth BassExcellent
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
Flathead CatfishExcellent
Flathead Catfish
Various
CarpExcellent
Carp
Bottom Fishing · Fly Fishing
Blue CatfishExcellent
Blue Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Drift Fishing

May Weather in Salem

73°F
Avg High
57°F
Avg Low
5.9"
Rainfall
17
Rainy Days

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

46 Guides Near Salem

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

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$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.

Arkansas Fishing License

License Cost
Resident$10.50
Non-Resident$50
Requirements

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

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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.

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.

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