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Marksville, LA Fishing Trip — May

Your Marksville, LA Fishing Trip

May2 peopleFamily Trip
High 82°F / Low 67°F8.8" rain · 14 rainy daysGreat weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

What’s Biting in May

5 species
Largemouth BassExcellent
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
CrappieExcellent
Crappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing
Channel CatfishExcellent
Channel Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Jug Fishing
Spotted BassExcellent
Spotted Bass
Casting · Jigging
BluegillExcellent
Bluegill
Float Fishing · Fly Fishing

May Weather in Marksville

82°F
Avg High
67°F
Avg Low
8.8"
Rainfall
14
Rainy Days

Great weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

16 Guides Near Marksville

No guides are based in Marksville, but these guides operate nearby.

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Living the Dream Guide Service on Toledo Bend - Living the Dream Guide Service on Toledo Bend
Living the Dream Guide Service on Toledo Bend

Living the Dream Guide Service on Toledo Bend

4.7(174)Top Rated
Many, Louisiana
River of Swamps Boat Tours - River of Swamps Boat Tours
River of Swamps Boat Tours

River of Swamps Boat Tours

5(82)Top Rated

Let River of Swamps Tours show you the Atchafalaya Basin Swamp near Henderson LA. Explore like a local- this is not a loud airboat tour! Easy online booking.

Breaux Bridge, Louisiana
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
SMOKIN' REELS CHARTERS LLC - SMOKIN' REELS CHARTERS LLC
SMOKIN' REELS CHARTERS LLC

SMOKIN' REELS CHARTERS LLC

5(16)Top Rated

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New Iberia, Louisiana
South Louisiana Redfishing Charters - South Louisiana Redfishing Charters
South Louisiana Redfishing Charters

South Louisiana Redfishing Charters

5(14)Top Rated

South Louisiana fishing charters. Inshore fishing trips for Redfish, Speckled Trout, Flounder, Black Drum and Sheepshead on Vermilion Bay, Cypremort Point, La. fishing near Lafayette Louisiana. Capt. Guided fishing trips on Vermilion Bay. The best Red fishing and Speckled trout hot spots for fishing near Lafayette La.

Black DrumRedfishSheepshead
Lafayette, Louisiana
Sac-A-lait Slab Hunter Guide Service - Sac-A-lait Slab Hunter Guide Service
Sac-A-lait Slab Hunter Guide Service

Sac-A-lait Slab Hunter Guide Service

4(15)
Many, Louisiana
Stillwater Outfitters - Stillwater Outfitters
Stillwater Outfitters

Stillwater Outfitters

5(3)Top Rated

With Captain Steve, you don't go fishing, you go catching! Book Your Vermilion Bay Fishing Charter today!

Franklin, 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
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
Louisiana Outfitters Waterfowl Lodge - Louisiana Outfitters Waterfowl Lodge
Louisiana Outfitters Waterfowl Lodge

Louisiana Outfitters Waterfowl Lodge

5Top Rated

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

Iowa, Louisiana
Sacalait Slab Hunter Guide Service - Sacalait Slab Hunter Guide Service
Sacalait Slab Hunter Guide Service

Sacalait Slab Hunter Guide Service

5(1)Top Rated
inshore
Many, Louisiana
Ltd Marina - Ltd Marina
Ltd Marina

Ltd Marina

5(1)Top Rated

Get ready for a outdoor experience that exceeds expectations! We specialize in bass and crappie fishing, we are professional guides that are knowledgeable and consistent at providing year-round fishing fun and lasting memories. We can serve your needs on Toledo Bend, Sam Rayburn or anywhere you may want to venture.

freshwaterLargemouth BassCrappie
Many, Louisiana
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$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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Largemouth Bass

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Crappie

freshwater
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M
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M
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Channel Catfish

freshwater
J
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M
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M
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J
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O
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Spotted Bass

freshwater
J
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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 / freshwater Fishing

  • Rain jacket or windbreaker
  • Layered clothing (it gets cooler offshore)
  • Bug spray
  • Rain gear
  • 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

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.

Crappie
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:25 per day
Size Limit:No size limit

None

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.

Spotted Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:10 per day in aggregate with Largemouth and Smallmouth Bass
Size Limit:No size limit

In Lake Ouachita and its tributaries, the daily take and possession limit for black bass (largemouth, spotted, smallmouth, and Guadalupe bass, singly or in combination) is 6, only one of which may exceed 17 inches total length.

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