Wapello, IA Fishing Trip — May
Your Wapello, IA Fishing Trip
May2 peopleFamily Trip
High 72°F / Low 51°F2.7" rain · 7 rainy daysGreat weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.
What’s Biting in May
ExcellentLargemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
ExcellentWalleye
Various
ExcellentSmallmouth Bass
Casting · Fly Fishing
May Weather in Wapello
72°F
Avg High
51°F
Avg Low
2.7"
Rainfall
7
Rainy Days
Great weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.
3 Guides Near Wapello
No guides are based in Wapello, 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
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.
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.