Amherst Town, MA Fishing Trip — May
Your Amherst Town, MA Fishing Trip
May2 peopleFamily Trip
High 65°F / Low 49°F10" rain · 17 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.
What’s Biting in May
5 species
ExcellentNorthern Pike
Various
ExcellentWalleye
Various
ExcellentChannel Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Jug Fishing
ExcellentLargemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
ExcellentCrappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing
May Weather in Amherst Town
65°F
Avg High
49°F
Avg Low
10"
Rainfall
17
Rainy Days
Mild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.
11 Guides Near Amherst Town
No guides are based in Amherst Town, 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
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Massachusetts Fishing License
License Cost
Resident$27.50
Non-Resident$37.50
Requirements
Required for ages 15+. Freshwater license covers all inland waters.
Species Regulations
Northern Pike
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:1 per day
Size Limit:28-inch minimum
None
Walleye
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:14-inch minimum
Check local regulations for specific water bodies as exceptions may exist.
Channel Catfish
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:No limit
Size Limit:No size limit
None
Largemouth Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:12-inch minimum
Check local regulations for specific water bodies as exceptions may exist.