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Vail, CO Fishing Trip — May

Your Vail, CO Fishing Trip

May2 peopleFamily Trip
High 57°F / Low 31°F2.3" rain · 14 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

What’s Biting in May

Largemouth BassExcellent
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
Brown TroutExcellent
Brown Trout
Various
Northern PikeExcellent
Northern Pike
Various
CrappieExcellent
Crappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing

May Weather in Vail

57°F
Avg High
31°F
Avg Low
2.3"
Rainfall
14
Rainy Days

Mild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

1 in Vail + 34 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.

What's Biting By Month

Peak

Largemouth Bass

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

Brown Trout

Various
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

Crappie

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

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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 fly fishing Fishing

  • Waders (if not provided)
  • Wading boots with felt or rubber soles
  • Bug spray

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.

Brown Trout
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:4 per day
Size Limit:No size limit

Bag limit is for trout, grayling, and kokanee salmon in aggregate. Special regulations apply on specific waters; consult the Colorado Parks and Wildlife fishing regulations brochure.

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.

Crappie
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:10 per day
Size Limit:No size limit

Check specific regulations for the body of water you intend to fish, as some locations may have specific restrictions.

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