Fairfield, IA Fishing Trip — May
Your Fairfield, IA Fishing Trip
May2 peopleFamily Trip
High 73°F / Low 52°F2.1" rain · 6 rainy daysGreat weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.
What’s Biting in May
ExcellentWalleye
Various
ExcellentNorthern Pike
Various
ExcellentSmallmouth Bass
Casting · Fly Fishing
ExcellentLargemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
May Weather in Fairfield
73°F
Avg High
52°F
Avg Low
2.1"
Rainfall
6
Rainy Days
Great weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.
4 Guides Near Fairfield
No guides are based in Fairfield, 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.
What's Biting By Month
Peak
Iowa Fishing License
License Cost
Resident$22
Non-Resident$48.50
Requirements
Required for ages 16+. Includes all inland waters. Trout fee additional.
Species Regulations
Walleye
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:15-inch minimum
Certain lakes and rivers may have different length and bag limits; check local regulations.
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.
Smallmouth Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:12-inch minimum
In streams and rivers, all bass must be immediately released. Exceptions exist for specific lakes and impoundments.
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.