Fort Scott, KS Fishing Trip — May
Your Fort Scott, KS Fishing Trip
May2 peopleFamily Trip
High 73°F / Low 55°F5.7" rain · 13 rainy daysGreat weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.
What’s Biting in May
ExcellentLargemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
ExcellentBluegill
Float Fishing · Fly Fishing
ExcellentSpotted Bass
Casting · Jigging
May Weather in Fort Scott
73°F
Avg High
55°F
Avg Low
5.7"
Rainfall
13
Rainy Days
Great weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.
1 Guide Near Fort Scott
No guides are based in Fort Scott, 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
Kansas Fishing License
License Cost
Resident$27.50
Non-Resident$52.50
Requirements
Required for ages 16-74. Includes all public waters. Hand fishing permit separate.
Species Regulations
Largemouth Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:15-inch minimum length limit on state fishing lakes, community lakes, and reservoirs. Check for special regulations on specific bodies of water.
Some waters may have length limits or be catch-and-release only; consult the current Kansas Fishing Regulations Summary.
Bluegill
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:No limit
Size Limit:No size limit
Some community lakes may have specific regulations.
Spotted Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:15-inch minimum
Largemouth, smallmouth, and spotted bass are considered in aggregate for the 5 per day limit.