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Kingsford Heights, IN Fishing Trip — May

Your Kingsford Heights, IN Fishing Trip

May2 peopleFamily Trip
High 69°F / Low 47°F3.4" rain · 9 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

What’s Biting in May

5 species
Smallmouth BassExcellent
Smallmouth Bass
Casting · Fly Fishing
CrappieExcellent
Crappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing
Largemouth BassExcellent
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
Rainbow TroutExcellent
Rainbow Trout
Various
WalleyeExcellent
Walleye
Various

May Weather in Kingsford Heights

69°F
Avg High
47°F
Avg Low
3.4"
Rainfall
9
Rainy Days

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

21 Guides Near Kingsford Heights

No guides are based in Kingsford Heights, but these guides operate nearby.

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Penrod & Reel Guide Service - Penrod & Reel Guide Service
Penrod & Reel Guide Service

Penrod & Reel Guide Service

5(22)Top Rated
Warsaw, Indiana
Fowl Hooked Charters - Fowl Hooked Charters
Fowl Hooked Charters

Fowl Hooked Charters

5(19)Top Rated

Book your adventure with Fowl Hooked Charters for an unforgettable Lake Michigan fishing charter experience!

East Chicago, Indiana
Tightline Charters - Tightline Charters
Tightline Charters

Tightline Charters

5(18)Top Rated

Tightline fishing Charter is located in Michigan City, Indiana. We offer many different trip options such as fishing charters and cruises.

Michigan City, Indiana
Spontaneous Fishing Charters LLC - Spontaneous Fishing Charters LLC
Spontaneous Fishing Charters LLC

Spontaneous Fishing Charters LLC

4.8(21)Top Rated

Lake Michigan’s premiere offshore salmon charter aboard Spontaneous, a 40’ Chris Craft Sport fishing Yacht. Home port of Michigan City, IN

Salmon
Michigan City, Indiana
Service 1 Marine - Service 1 Marine
Service 1 Marine

Service 1 Marine

5(16)Top Rated

Service 1 Marine - Family-owned and operated and located in Laporte, IN, we have a variety of watersports products that is second to none.

La Porte, Indiana
Fire Drill Charters - Great Lakes Fishing Adventures - Fire Drill Charters - Great Lakes Fishing Adventures
Fire Drill Charters - Great Lakes Fishing Adventures

Fire Drill Charters - Great Lakes Fishing Adventures

5(14)Top Rated

Lake Michigan is home to offshore fishing without heading to the ocean; our game fish include Coho, Kings, Steelhead, Lake Trout and Brown Trout.

Brown TroutLake TroutSpeckled Trout
Michigan City, Indiana
Whitecap Outfitters LLC - Whitecap Outfitters LLC
Whitecap Outfitters LLC

Whitecap Outfitters LLC

5(12)Top Rated
East Chicago, Indiana
Cloud Nine Fishing Charter - Cloud Nine Fishing Charter
Cloud Nine Fishing Charter

Cloud Nine Fishing Charter

4.7(14)Top Rated
Michigan City, Indiana
Just 1 More Lake Michigan Charter Fishing - Just 1 More Lake Michigan Charter Fishing
Just 1 More Lake Michigan Charter Fishing

Just 1 More Lake Michigan Charter Fishing

5(9)Top Rated
freshwater
Michigan City, Indiana
Swing a Fly - Swing a Fly
Swing a Fly

Swing a Fly

5(8)Top Rated

Guided fishing, destination travel, and everything fly fishing

Chesterton, Indiana
Ripple Guide Service - Ripple Guide Service
Ripple Guide Service

Ripple Guide Service

5(8)Top Rated
South Bend, Indiana
Brother Nature Charter Fishing - Brother Nature Charter Fishing
Brother Nature Charter Fishing

Brother Nature Charter Fishing

5(5)Top Rated
Portage, Indiana
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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

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Smallmouth Bass

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Crappie

freshwater
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Largemouth Bass

freshwater
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Rainbow Trout

Various
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Also Consider Fishing In...

Michigan City6 guides · 19 miEast Chicago3 guides · 40 miPortage3 guides · 27 miCedar Lake2 guides · 40 miSouth Bend2 guides · 29 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 freshwater Fishing

  • Bug spray
  • Rain gear

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

Smallmouth Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:12-inch minimum

In streams, rivers, and Lake Michigan, the minimum size limit is 14 inches. Some bodies of water may have specific regulations; consult the Indiana Fishing Guide.

Crappie
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:25 per day
Size Limit:No size limit
Largemouth Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:12-inch minimum

In streams, rivers, and Lake Michigan, the minimum size limit is 14 inches. Some bodies of water may have specific regulations; consult the Indiana Fishing Guide.

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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