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Ellettsville, IN Fishing Trip — May

Your Ellettsville, IN Fishing Trip

May2 peopleFamily Trip
High 69°F / Low 53°F5.9" rain · 11 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

What’s Biting in May

5 species
Northern PikeExcellent
Northern Pike
Various
Brown TroutExcellent
Brown Trout
Various
WalleyeExcellent
Walleye
Various
Rainbow TroutExcellent
Rainbow Trout
Various
Largemouth BassExcellent
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting

May Weather in Ellettsville

69°F
Avg High
53°F
Avg Low
5.9"
Rainfall
11
Rainy Days

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

6 Guides Near Ellettsville

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

Two Forks Guide Service - Two Forks Guide Service
Two Forks Guide Service

Two Forks Guide Service

5(16)Top Rated

Full day guided trips are $450 with lunch. Minimum of 8 hours on the water. Rates are the same with 1 or 2 anglers.

Noblesville, Indiana
Wiper Sniper Fishing - Wiper Sniper Fishing
Wiper Sniper Fishing

Wiper Sniper Fishing

4.8(12)Top Rated

Monroe lake fishing charter wipersniper fishing

Bloomington, Indiana
Brookville Lake Guide Service - Brookville Lake Guide Service
Brookville Lake Guide Service

Brookville Lake Guide Service

5(9)Top Rated
Brookville, Indiana
Sweet Creek Fly Guides - Sweet Creek Fly Guides
Sweet Creek Fly Guides

Sweet Creek Fly Guides

5(3)Top Rated

Come with us on our guided fishing trips on Sugar Creek and Tippecanoe River. Fly fishing and Spinning Reels.

Crawfordsville, Indiana
Tight lines fishing guide - Tight lines fishing guide
Tight lines fishing guide

Tight lines fishing guide

5(1)Top Rated

Professional fishing charter service in New Albany, Indiana. Contact us to book your next fishing adventure!

New Albany, Indiana
Sack Caddy - Sack Caddy
Sack Caddy

Sack Caddy

Vallonia, Indiana

The Industry's only weigh-in bag fill system!

inshore
Vallonia, Indiana
$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 / 2

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

Walleye

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

Rainbow Trout

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

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 Fishing

  • Light rain jacket

Indiana Fishing License

License Cost
Resident$17
Non-Resident$35
Requirements

Required for ages 18+. Trout/salmon stamp required for designated waters.

Buy License Online — Indiana

Species Regulations

Northern Pike
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:3 per day
Size Limit:24-inch minimum

Check local regulations for specific water bodies as exceptions may exist.

Brown Trout
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:7-inch minimum

Some streams have special regulations; consult the Indiana Fishing Guide.

Walleye
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:14-inch minimum

In the Ohio River, the bag limit is 5 walleye, sauger, or hybrids in aggregate. Consult the Indiana Fishing Guide for specific regulations on certain bodies of water.

Rainbow Trout
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:No size limit

In streams, rivers, and Lake Michigan, the bag limit is 5 trout per day with no more than 1 being a brown trout. Some streams are stocked with trout and have special regulations.

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