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Escanaba, MI Fishing Trip — May

Your Escanaba, MI Fishing Trip

May2 peopleFamily Trip
High 60°F / Low 42°F2.4" rain · 6 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

What’s Biting in May

8 species
SteelheadExcellent
Steelhead
Various
Smallmouth BassExcellent
Smallmouth Bass
Casting · Fly Fishing
Northern PikeExcellent
Northern Pike
Various
Chinook SalmonExcellent
Chinook Salmon
Trolling · Fly Fishing
WalleyeExcellent
Walleye
Various
PerchExcellent
Perch
Jigging · Live Bait
Coho SalmonGood
Coho Salmon
Various
Lake TroutGood
Lake Trout
Various

May Weather in Escanaba

60°F
Avg High
42°F
Avg Low
2.4"
Rainfall
6
Rainy Days

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

2 in Escanaba + 3 Nearby

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
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Top 40 Charters

Top 40 Charters

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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
Cedar River Charters - Cedar River Charters
Cedar River Charters

Cedar River Charters

Bark River, Michigan

freshwater
Bark River, Michigan
$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
1 / 2

Coho Salmon

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

Steelhead

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

Smallmouth Bass

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

Northern Pike

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

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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 Fishing

  • 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.

Buy License Online — Michigan

Species Regulations

Steelhead
Season:Year-round, but varies by waterbody
Bag Limit:Varies by waterbody; check specific regulations
Size Limit:Varies by waterbody; check specific regulations

Some rivers have specific closures or gear restrictions. Check the Michigan Fishing Guide for details.

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.

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.

Chinook Salmon
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day (in combination with other salmon and trout)
Size Limit:No minimum size limit

Specific regulations may vary by water body; check the Michigan Fishing Guide for details.

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