Cottonport, LA Fishing Trip — May
Your Cottonport, LA Fishing Trip
May2 peopleFamily Trip
High 83°F / Low 67°F8.7" rain · 12 rainy daysGreat weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.
What’s Biting in May
ExcellentSpanish Mackerel
Casting · Trolling
ExcellentTarpon
Various
May Weather in Cottonport
83°F
Avg High
67°F
Avg Low
8.7"
Rainfall
12
Rainy Days
Great weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.
15 Guides Near Cottonport
No guides are based in Cottonport, 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
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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.
Species Regulations
Spanish Mackerel
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:15 per person per day
Size Limit:14-inch minimum
The daily take and possession limit shall not exceed 15 Spanish mackerel, alone or in aggregate, per person.
Tarpon
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:1 per day
Size Limit:No size limit
Anglers must possess a recreational fishing license and a tarpon tag to harvest a tarpon. The tarpon tag is free and can be obtained online or at license vendors.