Keego Harbor, MI Fishing Trip — May

Your Keego Harbor, MI Fishing Trip

May2 peopleFamily Trip
High 64°F / Low 47°F3.5" rain · 13 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

What’s Biting in May

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

May Weather in Keego Harbor

64°F
Avg High
47°F
Avg Low
3.5"
Rainfall
13
Rainy Days

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

43 Guides Near Keego Harbor

No guides are based in Keego Harbor, but these guides operate nearby.

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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 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 inshore Fishing

  • Light rain jacket

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

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.

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.

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