Baton Rouge, LA Fishing Trip — May
Your Baton Rouge, LA Fishing Trip
May2 peopleFamily Trip
High 84°F / Low 68°F10.5" rain · 18 rainy daysWarm with frequent rain — pack a rain jacket and quick-dry clothes.
What’s Biting in May
29 species
ExcellentStriped Bass
Trolling · Casting
ExcellentCatfish
Bottom Fishing · Jug Fishing
ExcellentCrappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing
ExcellentCarp
Bottom Fishing · Fly Fishing
ExcellentWhite Crappie
Various
ExcellentWhite Bass
Various
ExcellentYellow Bass
Various
ExcellentBluegill
Float Fishing · Fly Fishing
ExcellentTilapia
Various
ExcellentHybrid Striped Bass
Various
ExcellentShortnose Gar
Various
ExcellentWhite Catfish
Various
ExcellentWhite Perch
Various
ExcellentBlack Crappie
Various
ExcellentRedbreast Sunfish
Various
ExcellentRedear Sunfish
Various
ExcellentRedfin Pickerel
Various
ExcellentRock Bass
Various
ExcellentFlathead Catfish
Various
ExcellentFreshwater Drum
Various
ExcellentGreen Sunfish
Various
ExcellentGuadalupe Bass
Various
ExcellentBlue Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Drift Fishing
ExcellentBowfin
Various
ExcellentBullhead Catfish
Various
ExcellentChain Pickerel
Various
ExcellentChannel Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Jug Fishing
ExcellentLargemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
GoodLongnose Gar
Various
May Weather in Baton Rouge
84°F
Avg High
68°F
Avg Low
10.5"
Rainfall
18
Rainy Days
Warm with frequent rain — pack a rain jacket and quick-dry clothes.
6 Guides Matched
Prepare for Your Trip
Gear recommendations and packing list for your trip. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.
For Your Target Species
For Offshore Fishing
For the Season
What to Bring
Check with your guide about gear. Here's a recommended packing list:
Sunscreen (SPF 50+)
Polarized sunglasses
Hat or visor
Weather-appropriate clothing
Non-marking shoes or deck shoes
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)
Rain jacket or windbreaker
Layered clothing (cooler offshore)
Light rain jacket
$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.
Things to Do in Baton Rouge
Activities for your non-fishing days
What's Biting By Month
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Louisiana Fishing License
License Cost
Resident$9.50
Non-Resident$60
Requirements
Required for ages 16+. Basic freshwater license. Saltwater license additional.
Species Regulations
Striped Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:16-inch minimum
Only two striped bass in the daily creel may exceed 30 inches total length.
Catfish
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:25 per day
Size Limit:No size limit
Applies to Blue, Channel, and Flathead catfish, singly or in aggregate.
Crappie
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:25 per day
Size Limit:No size limit
None
Carp
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:No limit
Size Limit:No size limit