Gypsum, KS Fishing Trip — May

Your Gypsum, KS Fishing Trip

May2 peopleFamily Trip
High 73°F / Low 54°F3.6" rain · 9 rainy daysGreat weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

What’s Biting in May

Largemouth BassExcellent
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
Spotted BassExcellent
Spotted Bass
Casting · Jigging
CrappieExcellent
Crappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing
Hybrid Striped BassExcellent
Hybrid Striped Bass
Various

May Weather in Gypsum

73°F
Avg High
54°F
Avg Low
3.6"
Rainfall
9
Rainy Days

Great weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

4 Guides Near Gypsum

No guides are based in Gypsum, 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 to Bring

Check with your guide about what gear is provided. Here's a recommended packing list:

Essentials

  • Sunscreen (SPF 50+)
  • Polarized sunglasses
  • Hat or visor
  • Weather-appropriate clothing
  • Non-marking shoes or deck shoes

Food & Personal

  • Water and drinks (stay hydrated)
  • Snacks or lunch
  • Cooler for your catch
  • Motion sickness medication (if needed)
  • Camera or phone (waterproof case recommended)
  • Valid fishing license (confirm with captain)

For freshwater / inshore Fishing

  • Bug spray
  • Rain gear
  • Light rain jacket

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.

Buy License Online — Kansas

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.

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.

Crappie
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:50 per day
Size Limit:No size limit

Some community lakes may have specific regulations.

Hybrid Striped Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:2 per day
Size Limit:15-inch minimum
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