Maple Rapids, MI Fishing Trip — May

Your Maple Rapids, MI Fishing Trip

May2 peopleFamily Trip
High 65°F / Low 46°F4.4" rain · 13 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

What’s Biting in May

Brown TroutExcellent
Brown Trout
Various
Northern PikeExcellent
Northern Pike
Various
Rainbow TroutExcellent
Rainbow Trout
Various
Largemouth BassExcellent
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting

May Weather in Maple Rapids

65°F
Avg High
46°F
Avg Low
4.4"
Rainfall
13
Rainy Days

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

7 Guides Near Maple Rapids

No guides are based in Maple Rapids, 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 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

Brown Trout
Season:Varies by water body; check specific regulations
Bag Limit:Varies by water body; check specific regulations
Size Limit:Varies by water body; check specific regulations

Some waters have specific gear restrictions or are catch-and-release only. Check the Michigan Fishing Guide for details.

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.

Rainbow Trout
Season:Varies by water body; check specific regulations
Bag Limit:Varies by water body; check specific regulations
Size Limit:Varies by water body; check specific regulations

Some waters have specific gear restrictions or are catch-and-release only. Check the Michigan Fishing Guide for details.

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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