Muskegon Heights, MI Fishing Trip — May
Your Muskegon Heights, MI Fishing Trip
May2 peopleFamily Trip
High 63°F / Low 47°F2.8" rain · 10 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.
What’s Biting in May
ExcellentSmallmouth Bass
Casting · Fly Fishing
ExcellentWalleye
Various
ExcellentBrown Trout
Various
ExcellentLargemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
May Weather in Muskegon Heights
63°F
Avg High
47°F
Avg Low
2.8"
Rainfall
10
Rainy Days
Mild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.
66 Guides Near Muskegon Heights
No guides are based in Muskegon Heights, 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's Biting By Month
Peak
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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 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.
Species Regulations
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.
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.
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.