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Oxford, IA Fishing Trip — May

Your Oxford, IA Fishing Trip

May2 peopleFamily Trip
High 70°F / Low 50°F3.1" rain · 7 rainy daysGreat weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

What’s Biting in May

Northern PikeExcellent
Northern Pike
Various
CrappieExcellent
Crappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing
Rainbow TroutExcellent
Rainbow Trout
Various
Largemouth BassExcellent
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting

May Weather in Oxford

70°F
Avg High
50°F
Avg Low
3.1"
Rainfall
7
Rainy Days

Great weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

5 Guides Near Oxford

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

The Landing, a Riverfront Inn - The Landing, a Riverfront Inn
The Landing, a Riverfront Inn

The Landing, a Riverfront Inn

4.9(176)Top Rated

At The Landing, we provide lodging rooms and suites in this beautifully renovated warehouse. Along with the Riverfront Inn, we have a gas dock and fishing barge along the Mississippi River.

Guttenberg, Iowa
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
Paul Malone Fishing Inc - Paul Malone Fishing Inc
Paul Malone Fishing Inc

Paul Malone Fishing Inc

5(9)Top Rated

Fishing and Hunting Guide Services, bass fishing guide

Largemouth Bass
Pleasant Valley, 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
$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

Northern Pike

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

Crappie

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

Rainbow Trout

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

Iowa Fishing License

License Cost
Resident$22
Non-Resident$48.50
Requirements

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

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Species 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.

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.

Rainbow Trout
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:No size limit

Some areas are catch-and-release only; check local regulations.

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.

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