Kaplan, LA Fishing Trip — May

Your Kaplan, LA Fishing Trip

May2 peopleFamily Trip
High 83°F / Low 69°F9" rain · 17 rainy daysWarm with frequent rain — pack a rain jacket and quick-dry clothes.

What’s Biting in May

Largemouth BassExcellent
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
Channel CatfishExcellent
Channel Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Jug Fishing
Flathead CatfishExcellent
Flathead Catfish
Various
Striped BassExcellent
Striped Bass
Trolling · Casting

May Weather in Kaplan

83°F
Avg High
69°F
Avg Low
9"
Rainfall
17
Rainy Days

Warm with frequent rain — pack a rain jacket and quick-dry clothes.

5 Guides Near Kaplan

No guides are based in Kaplan, 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.

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

Largemouth Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:10 per day
Size Limit:No size limit

Special regulations may apply on certain bodies of water; consult the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries regulations.

Channel Catfish
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:No limit
Size Limit:No size limit

No limit or size restrictions on catfish in Louisiana, but check local advisories for consumption.

Flathead Catfish
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:No size limit
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.

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