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Chatham, MI Fishing Trip — May

Your Chatham, MI Fishing Trip

May2 peopleFamily Trip
High 61°F / Low 40°F1.5" rain · 8 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

What’s Biting in May

5 species
Northern PikeExcellent
Northern Pike
Various
Smallmouth BassExcellent
Smallmouth Bass
Casting · Fly Fishing
WalleyeExcellent
Walleye
Various
Largemouth BassExcellent
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
CrappieExcellent
Crappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing

May Weather in Chatham

61°F
Avg High
40°F
Avg Low
1.5"
Rainfall
8
Rainy Days

Mild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

13 Guides Near Chatham

No guides are based in Chatham, but these guides operate nearby.

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Kimar's Charters - Kimar's Charters
Kimar's Charters

Kimar's Charters

4.9(165)Top Rated

Kimar's Charters is located on Lake Superior in Shelter Bay, Michigan. Choose from trolling, casting, or jigging trips for lake trout. Your adventure awaits!

Lake TroutSpeckled Trout
Au Train, Michigan
Kimar's Resort - Kimar's Resort
Kimar's Resort

Kimar's Resort

4.8(119)Top Rated

Our resort features a variety of Lake Superior rentals to meet your needs.

Au Train, Michigan
Hooked Up Charters - Hooked Up Charters
Hooked Up Charters

Hooked Up Charters

4.8(113)Top Rated
Marquette, Michigan
Superior Outfitters - Superior Outfitters
Superior Outfitters

Superior Outfitters

4.8(111)Top Rated
Marquette, Michigan
MQT Adventures | Ice Fishing Guide - MQT Adventures | Ice Fishing Guide
MQT Adventures | Ice Fishing Guide

MQT Adventures | Ice Fishing Guide

5(77)Top Rated

Turn key ice fishing experiences in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Marquette Adventures is the best ice fishing guide for lake superior and inland lakes.

Marquette, Michigan
Relentless Charters - Relentless Charters
Relentless Charters

Relentless Charters

5(47)Top Rated
Marquette, Michigan
Great Idea Charters - Great Idea Charters
Great Idea Charters

Great Idea Charters

5(34)Top Rated

Fishing charter operating on lake superior, based in Marquette Michigan

Marquette, Michigan
Walleyes Choice Charter Service - Walleyes Choice Charter Service
Walleyes Choice Charter Service

Walleyes Choice Charter Service

4.8(21)Top Rated

Fishing Michigan Big and Little Bay De Noc near Gladstone, Escanaba and Rapid River Areas of Michigan with Captain Keith Wils of Walleye's Choice Charter Service. Walleyes Choice also offers a fine line of jigs, spinners, rigs, bottom bouncers and fishing tackle for the walleye angler.

freshwaterWalleye
Gladstone, Michigan
Riversnorth Fly Fishing Guide Service - Riversnorth Fly Fishing Guide Service
Riversnorth Fly Fishing Guide Service

Riversnorth Fly Fishing Guide Service

4.9(17)Top Rated

Rivers North Guide Service is the U.P.'s first fly fishing guide. Guided U.P. fly fishing trips throughout Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Atlantic Salmon, Brook & Brown Trout & U.P. Steelhead

freshwaterfly fishingSpeckled TroutSalmon
Marquette, Michigan
Top 40 Charters - Top 40 Charters
Top 40 Charters

Top 40 Charters

4.6(10)Top Rated

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Escanaba, Michigan
Into The Wild Fly Fishing Guide Service - Into The Wild Fly Fishing Guide Service
Into The Wild Fly Fishing Guide Service

Into The Wild Fly Fishing Guide Service

4.2(13)

Into the Wild Fly Fishing the Upper Peninsula's Best Guide Service | Brook Trout, Steelhead, Brown Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Salmon

Brook TroutBrown TroutSalmon
Escanaba, Michigan
Gitche Gumee Excursions - Gitche Gumee Excursions
Gitche Gumee Excursions

Gitche Gumee Excursions

5(5)Top Rated

Experience the thrill of catching with our expert fishing guides. Book your fishing trip today and enjoy a memorable adventure on the water.

Munising, Michigan
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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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Northern Pike

Various
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M
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O
N
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Smallmouth Bass

freshwater
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Walleye

Various
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F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Largemouth Bass

freshwater
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F
M
A
M
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A
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O
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D

Also Consider Fishing In...

Marquette7 guides · 25 miEscanaba2 guides · 42 miAu Train2 guides · 9 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 freshwater / fly fishing Fishing

  • Waders (if not provided)
  • Wading boots with felt or rubber soles
  • Bug spray
  • Bug spray
  • Rain gear

Michigan Fishing License

License Cost
Resident$26
Non-Resident$76
Requirements

Required for ages 17+. All-species license covers all state waters.

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Species Regulations

Northern Pike
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:24-inch minimum

Check the Michigan Fishing Guide for exceptions on specific bodies of water.

Smallmouth Bass
Season:Year-round, catch-and-release only from January 1 - Friday before Memorial Day. Harvest allowed starting Saturday of Memorial Day weekend.
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:No size limit

Check the Michigan Fishing Guide for exceptions on specific bodies of water.

Walleye
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:15-inch minimum

Check the Michigan Fishing Guide for exceptions on specific bodies of water.

Largemouth Bass
Season:Year-round, catch-and-release only from January 1 - Friday before Memorial Day. Harvest allowed starting Saturday of Memorial Day weekend.
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:No size limit

Check the Michigan Fishing Guide for exceptions on specific bodies of water.

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