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Marquette, MI Fishing Trip — May

Your Marquette, MI Fishing Trip

May2 peopleFamily Trip
High 56°F / Low 42°F1.8" rain · 8 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

What’s Biting in May

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

May Weather in Marquette

56°F
Avg High
42°F
Avg Low
1.8"
Rainfall
8
Rainy Days

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

7 Guides Matched

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
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
Mj Charters - Mj Charters
Mj Charters

Mj Charters

Marquette, Michigan

Catch Trophy "Red Fin" Lake Trout on Spinning Tackle - Journey into the Heart of Lake Superior and Experince Fishing the way it was meant to be...

freshwaterSpeckled TroutLake Trout
Marquette, 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

Perch

freshwater
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

Steelhead

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 / 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.

Buy License Online — Michigan

Species Regulations

Perch
Season:Varies by water body
Bag Limit:Varies by water body
Size Limit:No minimum size limit

Check the Michigan Fishing Guide for specific regulations for the water body you intend to fish.

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.

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.

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