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Albia, IA Fishing Trip — May

Your Albia, IA Fishing Trip

May2 peopleFamily Trip
High 71°F / Low 51°F2.9" rain · 7 rainy daysGreat weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

What’s Biting in May

CrappieExcellent
Crappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing
Northern PikeExcellent
Northern Pike
Various
Largemouth BassExcellent
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
Channel CatfishExcellent
Channel Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Jug Fishing

May Weather in Albia

71°F
Avg High
51°F
Avg Low
2.9"
Rainfall
7
Rainy Days

Great weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

5 Guides Near Albia

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

Todd's Fishing Guide - Todd's Fishing Guide
Todd's Fishing Guide

Todd's Fishing Guide

5(16)Top Rated

Fishing Charter that provides the best Mississippi River Catfish, Walleye, Crappie, Blue Gill, and Bass Fishing. Book your fishing trip today with Todd's Fishing Guide!

BluefishCatfishCrappie
Wever, Iowa
Sugar Bottom Crappie Guide Service - Sugar Bottom Crappie Guide Service
Sugar Bottom Crappie Guide Service

Sugar Bottom Crappie Guide Service

5(6)Top Rated
North Liberty, Iowa
Wonderlich Outdoors - Wonderlich Outdoors
Wonderlich Outdoors

Wonderlich Outdoors

5(4)Top Rated

Wonderlich Outdoors Hunting and Fishing Guide in Iowa offer everything from ice fishing to whitetail deer guides to African safaris.

Des Moines, Iowa
IceBound Guide Service - IceBound Guide Service
IceBound Guide Service

IceBound Guide Service

5(3)Top Rated

Professional fishing charter service in Grimes, Iowa. Contact us to book your next fishing adventure!

Grimes, Iowa
Central Iowa Charters - Central Iowa Charters
Central Iowa Charters

Central Iowa Charters

3(2)
inshore
Urbandale, Iowa
$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

Crappie

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

Northern Pike

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

Channel Catfish

freshwater
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

Iowa Fishing License

License Cost
Resident$22
Non-Resident$48.50
Requirements

Required for ages 16+. Includes all inland waters. Trout fee additional.

Buy License Online — Iowa

Species Regulations

Crappie
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:25 per day
Size Limit:No size limit

Possession limit is twice the daily bag limit. Check local regulations for specific water bodies as exceptions may exist.

Northern Pike
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:3 per day
Size Limit:No size limit

Anglers should consult the Iowa Department of Natural Resources for specific regulations on boundary waters.

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

In streams and rivers, all bass must be immediately released. Exceptions exist for specific lakes and impoundments.

Channel Catfish
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:No limit
Size Limit:No size limit

None

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