St. Paul, IA Fishing Trip — May
Your St. Paul, IA Fishing Trip
May2 peopleFamily Trip
High 75°F / Low 52°F3" rain · 6 rainy daysGreat weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.
What’s Biting in May
ExcellentSmallmouth Bass
Casting · Fly Fishing
ExcellentChannel Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Jug Fishing
ExcellentLargemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
ExcellentWalleye
Various
May Weather in St. Paul
75°F
Avg High
52°F
Avg Low
3"
Rainfall
6
Rainy Days
Great weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.
3 Guides Near St. Paul
No guides are based in St. Paul, 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
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.
Channel Catfish
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:No limit
Size Limit:No size limit
None
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.
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.