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Kissimmee, FL Fishing Trip — May

Your Kissimmee, FL Fishing Trip

May2 peopleFamily Trip
High 90°F / Low 70°F10.3" rain · 19 rainy daysHot weather — bring sunscreen, a hat, and plenty of water.

What’s Biting in May

25 species
Striped BassExcellent
Striped Bass
Trolling · Casting
Smallmouth BassExcellent
Smallmouth Bass
Casting · Fly Fishing
CrappieExcellent
Crappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing
CatfishExcellent
Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Jug Fishing
Spotted BassExcellent
Spotted Bass
Casting · Jigging
Rock BassExcellent
Rock Bass
Various
TilapiaExcellent
Tilapia
Various
Shortnose GarExcellent
Shortnose Gar
Various
White CrappieExcellent
White Crappie
Various
White PerchExcellent
White Perch
Various
Yellow BassExcellent
Yellow Bass
Various
Redear SunfishExcellent
Redear Sunfish
Various
Redfin PickerelExcellent
Redfin Pickerel
Various
Chain PickerelExcellent
Chain Pickerel
Various
Freshwater DrumExcellent
Freshwater Drum
Various
Green SunfishExcellent
Green Sunfish
Various
Guadalupe BassExcellent
Guadalupe Bass
Various
Hybrid Striped BassExcellent
Hybrid Striped Bass
Various
Black CrappieExcellent
Black Crappie
Various
BowfinExcellent
Bowfin
Various
White BassExcellent
White Bass
Various
BluegillExcellent
Bluegill
Float Fishing · Fly Fishing
Largemouth BassExcellent
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
Redbreast SunfishExcellent
Redbreast Sunfish
Various
Longnose GarGood
Longnose Gar
Various

May Weather in Kissimmee

90°F
Avg High
70°F
Avg Low
10.3"
Rainfall
19
Rainy Days

Hot weather — bring sunscreen, a hat, and plenty of water.

4 Guides Matched

AJ's Bass Guides - AJ's Bass Guides
AJ's Bass Guides

AJ's Bass Guides

4.9(618)Top Rated

Orlando fishing reports and fishing forecasts. Stay up to date on the latest information on the fishing on Lake Toho and Kissimmee.

Kissimmee, Florida
Big Toho Marina - Big Toho Marina
Big Toho Marina

Big Toho Marina

4.7(482)Top Rated
Kissimmee, Florida
Orlando Florida Bass Fishing - Orlando Florida Bass Fishing
Orlando Florida Bass Fishing

Orlando Florida Bass Fishing

5(47)Top Rated

Orlando bass fishing with the #1 rated Florida Bass Fishing Guide Service! We will help you to have the ultimate bass fishing experience in Orlando.

freshwaterLargemouth Bass
Kissimmee, Florida
Horizon Fishing Charters - Horizon Fishing Charters
Horizon Fishing Charters

Horizon Fishing Charters

5(7)Top Rated

Expert Bass Trophy Fishing Charters based out of Orlando and Tarpon Springs. We know the right spots and can easily teach you the right techniques to making your fishing trip a success.

Largemouth BassTarpon
Kissimmee, Florida
$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
1 / 3

Striped Bass

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

Smallmouth Bass

freshwater
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

Catfish

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 freshwater Fishing

  • Bug spray
  • Rain gear

Florida Fishing License

License Cost
Resident$17
Non-Resident$47
Requirements

Required for ages 16-65. Freshwater and saltwater licenses sold separately. Charter trips often include license.

Buy License Online — Florida

Species Regulations

Striped Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:3 per day
Size Limit:18-inch minimum

Only one can be longer than 24 inches. This regulation applies to sunshine bass and white bass as well, in any combination.

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

Part of the 5-fish aggregate bass limit. Smallmouth bass are rare in Florida, primarily found in the northwest panhandle.

Crappie
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:25 per day
Size Limit:No size limit

In Lake Okeechobee and the Kissimmee Chain of Lakes, only 10 crappie may be less than 10 inches in total length.

Catfish
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:No limit, except for channel catfish which is 5 per day in specific Fish Management Areas.
Size Limit:No size limit

Check specific Fish Management Area regulations for channel catfish limits.

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