Shelbyville, IN Fishing Trip — May

Your Shelbyville, IN Fishing Trip

May2 peopleFamily Trip
High 70°F / Low 53°F4" rain · 12 rainy daysGreat weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

What’s Biting in May

Rainbow TroutExcellent
Rainbow Trout
Various
Largemouth BassExcellent
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
Smallmouth BassExcellent
Smallmouth Bass
Casting · Fly Fishing
Northern PikeExcellent
Northern Pike
Various

May Weather in Shelbyville

70°F
Avg High
53°F
Avg Low
4"
Rainfall
12
Rainy Days

Great weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

3 Guides Near Shelbyville

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

$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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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