Michiana Shores, IN Fishing Trip — May

Your Michiana Shores, IN Fishing Trip

May2 peopleFamily Trip

High 64°F / Low 49°F2.9" rain · 8 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

What’s Biting in May

Largemouth Bass

Excellent

Largemouth Bass

Spinning · Baitcasting

Walleye

Excellent

Walleye

Various

Crappie

Excellent

Crappie

Jigging · Live Bait Fishing

Northern Pike

Excellent

Northern Pike

Various

May Weather in Michiana Shores

64°F

Avg High

49°F

Avg Low

2.9"

Rainfall

8

Rainy Days

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

19 Guides Near Michiana Shores

No guides are based in Michiana Shores, but these guides operate nearby.

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Fowl Hooked Charters

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

East Chicago, Indiana

Tightline Charters

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

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

Michigan City, Indiana

Service 1 Marine

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

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

East Chicago, Indiana

Cloud Nine Fishing Charter

4.7(14)Top Rated

Michigan City, Indiana

Just 1 More Lake Michigan Charter Fishing

Michigan City, Indiana

Swing a Fly

Guided fishing, destination travel, and everything fly fishing

Chesterton, Indiana

Ripple Guide Service

South Bend, Indiana

Brother Nature Charter Fishing

Portage, Indiana

Fishmasterguide

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

Peak

Largemouth Bass

Walleye

Crappie

Northern Pike

Also Consider Fishing In...

Michigan City6 guides · 5 mi East Chicago3 guides · 33 mi Portage3 guides · 21 mi Cedar Lake2 guides · 42 mi South Bend2 guides · 30 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 / inshore Fishing

Bug spray
Rain gear
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

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.

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.

Crappie

Season:Year-round

Bag Limit:25 per day

Size Limit:No size limit

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.