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St. Clair Shores, MI Fishing Trip — May

Your St. Clair Shores, MI Fishing Trip

May2 peopleFamily Trip
High 64°F / Low 49°F3" rain · 11 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

What’s Biting in May

8 species
Smallmouth BassExcellent
Smallmouth Bass
Casting · Fly Fishing
CrappieExcellent
Crappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing
Northern PikeExcellent
Northern Pike
Various
PerchExcellent
Perch
Jigging · Live Bait
WalleyeExcellent
Walleye
Various
Largemouth BassExcellent
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
CatfishExcellent
Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Jug Fishing
MuskieExcellent
Muskie
Casting · Trolling

May Weather in St. Clair Shores

64°F
Avg High
49°F
Avg Low
3"
Rainfall
11
Rainy Days

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

45 Guides Near St. Clair Shores

No guides are based in St. Clair Shores, but these guides operate nearby.

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Schultz Outfitters - Schultz Outfitters
Schultz Outfitters

Schultz Outfitters

4.9(261)Top Rated
inshore
Ypsilanti, Michigan
Lake St Clair Fishing Charter - Lake St Clair Fishing Charter
Lake St Clair Fishing Charter

Lake St Clair Fishing Charter

4.9(183)Top Rated
Harrison Township, Michigan
Relentless Grind Guide Service - Relentless Grind Guide Service
Relentless Grind Guide Service

Relentless Grind Guide Service

5(152)Top Rated

Fishing guide services and chartering the lower east Michigan and surrounding areas

Wyandotte, Michigan
Huskie Muskie Charters - Huskie Muskie Charters
Huskie Muskie Charters

Huskie Muskie Charters

4.9(166)Top Rated
St Clair Shores, Michigan
Mr Muskie Charters - Mr Muskie Charters
Mr Muskie Charters

Mr Muskie Charters

4.9(127)Top Rated

Lil' Muskie is our 21' center console boat that we use for all of our river fishing. It is the Cadillac of watercraft for all types of river fishing.

Muskie
St Clair Shores, Michigan
Net Dreams Fishing | Lake Erie Fishing Charters - Net Dreams Fishing | Lake Erie Fishing Charters
Net Dreams Fishing | Lake Erie Fishing Charters

Net Dreams Fishing | Lake Erie Fishing Charters

5(83)Top Rated

Net Dreams Fishing Charters In Monroe, Michigan · Walleye & Manistee, Michigan · Salmon · Contact Captain Ben Heinbokel (734)730-1272 or [email protected]

SalmonWalleye
Monroe, Michigan
Finn's Sport Fishing - Finn's Sport Fishing
Finn's Sport Fishing

Finn's Sport Fishing

5(69)Top Rated
Pearl Beach, Michigan
Dual Threat Lake Erie Walleye & Perch Fishing Charters - Dual Threat Lake Erie Walleye & Perch Fishing Charters
Dual Threat Lake Erie Walleye & Perch Fishing Charters

Dual Threat Lake Erie Walleye & Perch Fishing Charters

5(48)Top Rated

Lake Erie Fishing Charters. Walleye Fishing Charter. Perch Fishing Charter. Our level of professionalism is unmatched - Book A Charter Today!

PerchWalleye
Monroe, Michigan
Wolfpack Fishing Charters & Guide Service (Lake St. Clair) - Wolfpack Fishing Charters & Guide Service (Lake St. Clair)
Wolfpack Fishing Charters & Guide Service (Lake St. Clair)

Wolfpack Fishing Charters & Guide Service (Lake St. Clair)

5(37)Top Rated

See Lake St. Clair fishing charter prices for musky and walleye fishing charters along the Michigan shoreline. Call Capt. Zach Gaza!

Walleye
Harrison Township, Michigan
Wyandotte Marina - Wyandotte Marina
Wyandotte Marina

Wyandotte Marina

4.9(39)Top Rated
Wyandotte, Michigan
Lake St Clair Fishing Guides - Lake St Clair Fishing Guides
Lake St Clair Fishing Guides

Lake St Clair Fishing Guides

4.8(35)Top Rated

Capt. Doug Samsal,Professional Fisherman and Promoter for Detroit River Walleyes, Lake St. Clair Small Mouth Ball, Musky Casting and Jigging. Salmon on the Manistee River, Steelhead and Salmon Charters

SalmonSteelhead
New Baltimore, Michigan
FISHBUS Charters LLC - FISHBUS Charters LLC
FISHBUS Charters LLC

FISHBUS Charters LLC

5(26)Top Rated

Read through my testimonials for thoughts from happy customers of FISHBUS Charters. Where everyone is a fishing buddy and out for the fun of fishing.

Royal Oak, Michigan
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$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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Smallmouth Bass

freshwater
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

Perch

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

Also Consider Fishing In...

St Clair Shores7 guides · 1 miMonroe7 guides · 49 miHarrison Township4 guides · 7 miLa Salle4 guides · 53 miOrtonville3 guides · 36 miDetroit3 guides · 9 mi

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

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.

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.

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.

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