Paw Paw, MI Fishing Trip — May
Your Paw Paw, MI Fishing Trip
May2 peopleFamily Trip
High 66°F / Low 46°F3.1" rain · 11 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.
What’s Biting in May
5 species
ExcellentCrappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing
ExcellentNorthern Pike
Various
ExcellentLargemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
ExcellentBrown Trout
Various
ExcellentRainbow Trout
Various
May Weather in Paw Paw
66°F
Avg High
46°F
Avg Low
3.1"
Rainfall
11
Rainy Days
Mild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.
45 Guides Near Paw Paw
No guides are based in Paw Paw, 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
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Michigan Fishing License
License Cost
Resident$26
Non-Resident$76
Requirements
Required for ages 17+. All-species license covers all state waters.
Species Regulations
Crappie
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:25 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.
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.
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.