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Montrose, CO Fishing Trip — May

Your Montrose, CO Fishing Trip

May2 peopleFamily Trip
High 74°F / Low 45°F1.1" rain · 5 rainy daysGreat weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

What’s Biting in May

Largemouth BassExcellent
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
WalleyeExcellent
Walleye
Various
Channel CatfishExcellent
Channel Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Jug Fishing
Northern PikeExcellent
Northern Pike
Various

May Weather in Montrose

74°F
Avg High
45°F
Avg Low
1.1"
Rainfall
5
Rainy Days

Great weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

1 in Montrose + 8 Nearby

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Austin, Colorado
$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

Largemouth Bass

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

Walleye

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

Channel Catfish

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

Northern Pike

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

Also Consider Fishing In...

Gunnison6 guides · 49 miAspen5 guides · 75 miCreede3 guides · 62 miAlmont2 guides · 61 miTelluride2 guides · 37 miHotchkiss2 guides · 22 mi

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 / freshwater / fly fishing Fishing

  • Waders (if not provided)
  • Wading boots with felt or rubber soles
  • Bug spray
  • Bug spray
  • Rain gear
  • Light rain jacket

Colorado Fishing License

License Cost
Resident$36.08
Non-Resident$97.97
Requirements

Required for ages 16+. Includes fishing in both lakes and streams.

Buy License Online — Colorado

Species Regulations

Largemouth Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:No size limit

Check specific regulations for individual bodies of water as special rules may apply.

Walleye
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:One Walleye longer than 21 inches allowed in the daily bag limit.

Check specific regulations for individual bodies of water as special rules may apply.

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

Check specific water body regulations for closures or special rules.

Northern Pike
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:No limit
Size Limit:No size limit

Anglers are encouraged to harvest all Northern Pike they catch in certain areas to help control populations. Check specific regulations for individual bodies of water as special rules may apply.

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