Slidell, LA Fishing Trip — May
Your Slidell, LA Fishing Trip
May2 peopleFamily Trip
High 82°F / Low 70°F9.8" rain · 17 rainy daysWarm with frequent rain — pack a rain jacket and quick-dry clothes.
What’s Biting in May
8 species
ExcellentKing Mackerel
Various
ExcellentRedfish
Bottom fishing · Trolling
ExcellentSpotted Seatrout
Various
ExcellentBlack Drum
Various
ExcellentRed Snapper
Various
ExcellentCobia
Various
ExcellentFlounder
Various
ExcellentGrouper
Various
May Weather in Slidell
82°F
Avg High
70°F
Avg Low
9.8"
Rainfall
17
Rainy Days
Warm with frequent rain — pack a rain jacket and quick-dry clothes.
3 Guides Matched
$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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Louisiana Fishing License
License Cost
Resident$9.50
Non-Resident$60
Requirements
Required for ages 16+. Basic freshwater license. Saltwater license additional.
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.
Spotted Seatrout
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:15 per day
Size Limit:16-24 inch slot limit; only two fish over 24 inches may be kept
Possession of seatrout is prohibited on vessels fishing in state waters during the closed season for red drum. Check for any temporary closures due to environmental conditions.
Black Drum
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:16-inch minimum; only one fish over 27 inches may be kept