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Franklin, ID Fishing Trip — May

Your Franklin, ID Fishing Trip

May2 peopleFamily Trip
High 68°F / Low 43°F1.9" rain · 7 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

What’s Biting in May

Northern PikeExcellent
Northern Pike
Various
Brown TroutExcellent
Brown Trout
Various
Largemouth BassExcellent
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting

May Weather in Franklin

68°F
Avg High
43°F
Avg Low
1.9"
Rainfall
7
Rainy Days

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

2 Guides Near Franklin

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

The Lodge At Palisades Creek - The Lodge At Palisades Creek
The Lodge At Palisades Creek

The Lodge At Palisades Creek

4.9(74)Top Rated

The Lodge at Palisades Creek is a premiere, Orvis-endorsed Snake River fishing lodge. We offer lodging on the Snake River, guided fly fishing, and more.

Irwin, Idaho
River Retreat Lodge - River Retreat Lodge
River Retreat Lodge

River Retreat Lodge

5(25)Top Rated

River Retreat Lodge offers the best of Swan Valley, Idaho Lodging with six luxury suites and fine dining, plus concierge activities like fly fishing and hiking near Palisades Reservoir. Fish the Southfork of the Snake River while in Swan Valley, Idaho.

Irwin, Idaho
$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

Northern Pike

Various
J
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

Largemouth Bass

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

Idaho Fishing License

License Cost
Resident$30.50
Non-Resident$98
Requirements

Required for ages 14+. Steelhead and salmon permits sold separately.

Buy License Online — Idaho

Species Regulations

Northern Pike
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:6 per day
Size Limit:No size limit

Check specific water body regulations for exceptions to the general rules. Some areas may have more restrictive limits.

Brown Trout
Season:Varies by water body
Bag Limit:Varies by water body
Size Limit:Varies by water body

Regulations vary greatly by location. Consult the Idaho Fish and Game regulations booklet for specific water body rules.

Largemouth Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:6 per day
Size Limit:No size limit

Check specific water body regulations for exceptions to the general rules.

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