Lawrence, KS Fishing Trip — May
Your Lawrence, KS Fishing Trip
May2 peopleFamily Trip
High 74°F / Low 55°F5.6" rain · 11 rainy daysGreat weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.
What’s Biting in May
5 species
ExcellentCarp
Bottom Fishing · Fly Fishing
ExcellentLargemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
ExcellentChannel Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Jug Fishing
ExcellentBlue Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Drift Fishing
ExcellentFlathead Catfish
Various
May Weather in Lawrence
74°F
Avg High
55°F
Avg Low
5.6"
Rainfall
11
Rainy Days
Great weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.
1 Guide Near Lawrence
No guides are based in Lawrence, 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
1 / 2
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
Carp
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:No limit
Size Limit:No size limit
Considered a rough fish; check local regulations for specific locations.
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.
Channel Catfish
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:No size limit
Blue Catfish
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:No size limit
Only one blue catfish may be 30 inches or longer in length.