St. Joseph, MI Fishing Trip — May

Your St. Joseph, MI Fishing Trip

May2 peopleFamily Trip
High 64°F / Low 49°F3.7" rain · 12 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

What’s Biting in May

CrappieExcellent
Crappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing
Rainbow TroutExcellent
Rainbow Trout
Various
Largemouth BassExcellent
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
Brown TroutExcellent
Brown Trout
Various

May Weather in St. Joseph

64°F
Avg High
49°F
Avg Low
3.7"
Rainfall
12
Rainy Days

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

39 Guides Near St. Joseph

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

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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.

Michigan Fishing License

License Cost
Resident$26
Non-Resident$76
Requirements

Required for ages 17+. All-species license covers all state waters.

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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.

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.

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.

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