Richmond, LA Fishing Trip — May
Your Richmond, LA Fishing Trip
May2 peopleFamily Trip
High 81°F / Low 65°F7.7" rain · 16 rainy daysWarm with frequent rain — pack a rain jacket and quick-dry clothes.
What’s Biting in May
ExcellentHybrid Striped Bass
Various
ExcellentLargemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
ExcellentBlue Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Drift Fishing
ExcellentStriped Bass
Trolling · Casting
May Weather in Richmond
81°F
Avg High
65°F
Avg Low
7.7"
Rainfall
16
Rainy Days
Warm with frequent rain — pack a rain jacket and quick-dry clothes.
1 Guide Near Richmond
No guides are based in Richmond, 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
Peak
Louisiana Fishing License
License Cost
Resident$9.50
Non-Resident$60
Requirements
Required for ages 16+. Basic freshwater license. Saltwater license additional.
Species Regulations
Hybrid Striped Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:No more than 2 over 20 inches
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.
Blue Catfish
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:No limit
Size Limit:No size limit
Anglers are encouraged to harvest blue catfish to help control the population.
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.