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Sherwood, MI Fishing Trip — May

Your Sherwood, MI Fishing Trip

May2 peopleFamily Trip
High 66°F / Low 47°F3.5" rain · 13 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

What’s Biting in May

5 species
Largemouth BassExcellent
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
Rainbow TroutExcellent
Rainbow Trout
Various
CrappieExcellent
Crappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing
Northern PikeExcellent
Northern Pike
Various
Brown TroutExcellent
Brown Trout
Various

May Weather in Sherwood

66°F
Avg High
47°F
Avg Low
3.5"
Rainfall
13
Rainy Days

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

4 Guides Near Sherwood

No guides are based in Sherwood, but these guides operate nearby.

Dialed In Fishing Charters - Dialed In Fishing Charters
Dialed In Fishing Charters

Dialed In Fishing Charters

5(16)Top Rated

Dialed-In Fishing Charters provides affordable Lake Michigan and St. Joe River fishing charters for year round fishing adventures.

Cassopolis, Michigan
Loaded Rod Charters - Loaded Rod Charters
Loaded Rod Charters

Loaded Rod Charters

4.7(12)Top Rated

Loaded Rod Charters. Lake Eries Premiere Fishing Charter.

Edwardsburg, Michigan
Trophy Chaser Fishing Guide - Trophy Chaser Fishing Guide
Trophy Chaser Fishing Guide

Trophy Chaser Fishing Guide

5(8)Top Rated
inshore
Portage, Michigan
Reel-Tite Charter - Reel-Tite Charter
Reel-Tite Charter

Reel-Tite Charter

5(1)Top Rated

reel-tite charter fishing Lake Michigan, Lake Erie and Saginaw Bay.

Cassopolis, 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

Largemouth Bass

freshwater
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Rainbow Trout

Various
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Crappie

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

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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.

Buy License Online — Michigan

Species Regulations

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.

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.

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.

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