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Morgan City, LA Fishing Trip — May

Your Morgan City, LA Fishing Trip

May2 peopleFamily Trip
High 83°F / Low 70°F7.2" rain · 14 rainy daysGreat weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

What’s Biting in May

8 species
King MackerelExcellent
King Mackerel
Various
RedfishExcellent
Redfish
Bottom fishing · Trolling
GrouperExcellent
Grouper
Various
Black DrumExcellent
Black Drum
Various
Spotted SeatroutExcellent
Spotted Seatrout
Various
CobiaExcellent
Cobia
Various
Red SnapperExcellent
Red Snapper
Various
FlounderExcellent
Flounder
Various

May Weather in Morgan City

83°F
Avg High
70°F
Avg Low
7.2"
Rainfall
14
Rainy Days

Great weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

31 Guides Near Morgan City

No guides are based in Morgan City, but these guides operate nearby.

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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
Reelin Good Charters, LLC - Reelin Good Charters, LLC
Reelin Good Charters, LLC

Reelin Good Charters, LLC

5(29)Top Rated

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

Thibodaux, Louisiana
Cajun Fishing and Hunting Charters - Cajun Fishing and Hunting Charters
Cajun Fishing and Hunting Charters

Cajun Fishing and Hunting Charters

5(29)Top Rated
Houma, Louisiana
Topwater Charters LLC - Topwater Charters LLC
Topwater Charters LLC

Topwater Charters LLC

4.9(32)Top Rated
Chauvin, Louisiana
Millertime Fishing Charters - Millertime Fishing Charters
Millertime Fishing Charters

Millertime Fishing Charters

5(16)Top Rated

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

Theriot, 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
Pelican's View Lodge - Pelican's View Lodge
Pelican's View Lodge

Pelican's View Lodge

4.9(17)Top Rated

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

Chauvin, Louisiana
Ellender Charters L.L.C - Ellender Charters L.L.C
Ellender Charters L.L.C

Ellender Charters L.L.C

4.9(9)Top Rated

Ellender Charters offers a Louisiana fishing guide to catch many different species of fish along Louisiana's coastal waters.

Chauvin, Louisiana
Du South Fishing Charters, LLC - Du South Fishing Charters, LLC
Du South Fishing Charters, LLC

Du South Fishing Charters, LLC

5(7)Top Rated

We guide all-inclusive South Louisiana fishing charter trips for speckled trout, redfish, and bull reds to anglers of all experience levels. Book today!

RedfishSpeckled Trout
Theriot, Louisiana
Salty South Fishing Charters LLC - Salty South Fishing Charters LLC
Salty South Fishing Charters LLC

Salty South Fishing Charters LLC

4.5(11)Top Rated

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

Dulac, Louisiana
Louisiana Livin Adventures LLC - Louisiana Livin Adventures LLC
Louisiana Livin Adventures LLC

Louisiana Livin Adventures LLC

5(5)Top Rated
Chauvin, 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

Peak
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King Mackerel

Various
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Redfish

saltwater
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F
M
A
M
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J
A
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O
N
D

Grouper

Various
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F
M
A
M
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J
A
S
O
N
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Black Drum

Various
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M
A
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Also Consider Fishing In...

Barataria12 guides · 65 miChauvin7 guides · 44 miBaton Rouge6 guides · 49 miLafitte6 guides · 65 miTheriot5 guides · 33 miHouma5 guides · 28 mi

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 Fishing

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

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

King Mackerel
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:3 per person per day
Size Limit:24-inch minimum fork length
Redfish
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per person per day
Size Limit:16-inch minimum, 27-inch maximum total length. Only one redfish over 27 inches may be retained per person per day.

Possession of redfish over the maximum size limit is prohibited. Check current LDWF regulations for any specific area closures or changes.

Grouper
Season:Year-round, subject to closures
Bag Limit:4 per person per day within the grouper aggregate
Size Limit:Varies by species; check regulations

Size limits and specific regulations vary by grouper species. Check the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries website for details.

Black Drum
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:16-inch minimum; only one fish over 27 inches may be kept
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