Mooringsport, LA Fishing Trip — May

Your Mooringsport, LA Fishing Trip

May2 peopleFamily Trip
High 82°F / Low 65°F7.1" rain · 16 rainy daysWarm with frequent rain — pack a rain jacket and quick-dry clothes.

What’s Biting in May

Speckled TroutExcellent
Speckled Trout
Drift Fishing · Fly Fishing
King MackerelExcellent
King Mackerel
Various
TarponExcellent
Tarpon
Various
SheepsheadExcellent
Sheepshead
Various

May Weather in Mooringsport

82°F
Avg High
65°F
Avg Low
7.1"
Rainfall
16
Rainy Days

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

5 Guides Near Mooringsport

No guides are based in Mooringsport, 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 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 inshore / freshwater Fishing

  • 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

Speckled Trout
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:15 per day
Size Limit:12-inch minimum

In certain areas, special regulations may apply, such as size or slot limits. Check local regulations before fishing.

King Mackerel
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:3 per person per day
Size Limit:24-inch minimum fork length
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.

Sheepshead
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:15 per person per day
Size Limit:No size limit
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