Port Austin, MI Fishing Trip — May
Your Port Austin, MI Fishing Trip
May2 peopleFamily Trip
High 54°F / Low 46°F3.1" rain · 10 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.
What’s Biting in May
8 species
ExcellentSmallmouth Bass
Casting · Fly Fishing
ExcellentNorthern Pike
Various
ExcellentChinook Salmon
Trolling · Fly Fishing
ExcellentSteelhead
Various
ExcellentWalleye
Various
ExcellentPerch
Jigging · Live Bait
GoodCoho Salmon
Various
GoodLake Trout
Various
May Weather in Port Austin
54°F
Avg High
46°F
Avg Low
3.1"
Rainfall
10
Rainy Days
Mild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.
4 Guides Matched
$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
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.
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.