Needles, CA Fishing Trip — May
Your Needles, CA Fishing Trip
May2 peopleFamily Trip
High 95°F / Low 69°F0.7" rain · 4 rainy daysHot weather — bring sunscreen, a hat, and plenty of water.
What’s Biting in May
ExcellentBlue Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Drift Fishing
ExcellentLargemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
ExcellentFlathead Catfish
Various
ExcellentCarp
Bottom Fishing · Fly Fishing
May Weather in Needles
95°F
Avg High
69°F
Avg Low
0.7"
Rainfall
4
Rainy Days
Hot weather — bring sunscreen, a hat, and plenty of water.
No Guides Found
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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
California Fishing License
License Cost
Resident$54.00
Non-Resident$145.94
Requirements
Required for ages 16+. Ocean enhancement and report card stamps may be required.
Species Regulations
Blue Catfish
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:No limit
Size Limit:No size limit
Check specific water body regulations for closures or special rules.
Largemouth Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:12-inch minimum
Largemouth bass and Smallmouth bass count as one species group for the purposes of bag limits. Review specific water body regulations for exceptions.
Flathead Catfish
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:No limit
Size Limit:No size limit
Review specific water body regulations for exceptions.
Carp
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:No limit
Size Limit:No size limit
Carp are considered a non-game fish in California.