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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
Striped BassExcellent
Striped Bass
Trolling · Casting
CatfishExcellent
Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Jug Fishing
CrappieExcellent
Crappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing
CarpExcellent
Carp
Bottom Fishing · Fly Fishing
White CrappieExcellent
White Crappie
Various
White BassExcellent
White Bass
Various
Yellow BassExcellent
Yellow Bass
Various
BluegillExcellent
Bluegill
Float Fishing · Fly Fishing
TilapiaExcellent
Tilapia
Various
Hybrid Striped BassExcellent
Hybrid Striped Bass
Various
Shortnose GarExcellent
Shortnose Gar
Various
White CatfishExcellent
White Catfish
Various
White PerchExcellent
White Perch
Various
Black CrappieExcellent
Black Crappie
Various
Redbreast SunfishExcellent
Redbreast Sunfish
Various
Redear SunfishExcellent
Redear Sunfish
Various
Redfin PickerelExcellent
Redfin Pickerel
Various
Rock BassExcellent
Rock Bass
Various
Flathead CatfishExcellent
Flathead Catfish
Various
Freshwater DrumExcellent
Freshwater Drum
Various
Green SunfishExcellent
Green Sunfish
Various
Guadalupe BassExcellent
Guadalupe Bass
Various
Blue CatfishExcellent
Blue Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Drift Fishing
BowfinExcellent
Bowfin
Various
Bullhead CatfishExcellent
Bullhead Catfish
Various
Chain PickerelExcellent
Chain Pickerel
Various
Channel CatfishExcellent
Channel Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Jug Fishing
Largemouth BassExcellent
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
Longnose GarGood
Longnose 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

Down The Bayou Charters - Down The Bayou Charters
Down The Bayou Charters

Down The Bayou Charters

4.8(73)Top Rated

Fresh Yellowfin Recipes. Tuna Poke’ & Seared Ahi recipes. Catch great Yellowfin on our offshore fishing trips in Grand Isle. (225) 226-2781

offshoreTunaAhi (Tuna)
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Trail Escapes - Trail Escapes
Trail Escapes

Trail Escapes

5(1)Top Rated

Your next hunting or fishing trip - handled. We've already done all the research for you, with dozens of lodges across the US, each individually visited and inspected.

inshore
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Center for Sportfishing Policy - Center for Sportfishing Policy
Center for Sportfishing Policy

Center for Sportfishing Policy

5(1)Top Rated

Professional fishing charter service in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Contact us to book your next fishing adventure!

Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Nautical Miles Charters - Nautical Miles Charters
Nautical Miles Charters

Nautical Miles Charters

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Nautical Miles Charters, Grand Isle, Louisiana, Inshore and Offshore Fishing Charters. Call us and book your trip today! (225) 202-3912

offshoreinshore
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Swollfest Fishing Rodeo - Swollfest Fishing Rodeo
Swollfest Fishing Rodeo

Swollfest Fishing Rodeo

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

inshore
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Laid Back Charter - Laid Back Charter
Laid Back Charter

Laid Back Charter

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Laid Back Inshore Fishing Charters is a dedicated and knowledgeable fishing crew located in Grand Isle, Louisiana. We provide top of the line fishing equipment and service to get you on the fish. Book your Louisiana inshore fishing charter trip with us today!

inshore
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
$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 / 3

Striped Bass

both
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Catfish

freshwater
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Crappie

freshwater
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Carp

freshwater
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

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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 offshore / inshore Fishing

  • Rain jacket or windbreaker
  • Layered clothing (it gets cooler offshore)
  • Light rain jacket

Louisiana Fishing License

License Cost
Resident$9.50
Non-Resident$60
Requirements

Required for ages 16+. Basic freshwater license. Saltwater license additional.

Buy License Online — Louisiana

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
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