Waldo, AR Fishing Trip — May

Your Waldo, AR Fishing Trip

May2 peopleFamily Trip
High 81°F / Low 64°F9.2" rain · 13 rainy daysGreat weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

What’s Biting in May

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

May Weather in Waldo

81°F
Avg High
64°F
Avg Low
9.2"
Rainfall
13
Rainy Days

Great weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

10 Guides Near Waldo

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

$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.

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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 inshore Fishing

  • 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

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.

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