Bluffton, MN Fishing Trip — May

Your Bluffton, MN Fishing Trip

May2 peopleFamily Trip

High 67°F / Low 46°F2.8" rain · 7 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

What’s Biting in May

Smallmouth Bass

Excellent

Smallmouth Bass

Casting · Fly Fishing

Largemouth Bass

Excellent

Largemouth Bass

Spinning · Baitcasting

Brown Trout

Excellent

Brown Trout

Various

Northern Pike

Excellent

Northern Pike

Various

May Weather in Bluffton

67°F

Avg High

46°F

Avg Low

2.8"

Rainfall

7

Rainy Days

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

24 Guides Near Bluffton

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

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Baxstar Fishing

4.9(95)Top Rated

Catch more fish with Baxstar, Northwestern Minnesota's premeire fishing guide service specializing in Walleye, Bass, Northern Pike, and Crappie fishing. Based out of Detroit Lakes, Baxstar primarily serves Becker, Clay and Otter Tail counties, but services are available Statewide.

CrappieLargemouth BassNorthern Pike

Detroit Lakes, Minnesota

Walleyedan's Guide Service

Walleyedan, Brainerd Fishing Guide Service. Book a fishing trip, find fishing reports, tips and equipment recommendations.

Nisswa, Minnesota

Todd Andrist

Fishing guide serving Gull Lake, Big Pelican Lake, North Long Lake, Cross Lake and the Whitefish Chain. Specializing in walleye, pike and lake trout.

Lake TroutNorthern PikeSpeckled Trout

Brainerd, Minnesota

Nate Berg Fishing Guides

Brainerd, Minnesota

Lucky Lynch's Guide Service

Learn about my journey, passion for fishing, and commitment to providing unforgettable fishing adventures.

Breezy Point, Minnesota

FishTraxx Guide Service

Brainerd MN Fishing Guides Service, Brainerd MN Fish House Rentals, Brainerd Fishing Guides,

Nisswa, Minnesota

Ice Guys Fish House Rentals

The Ice Guys have luxury ice house rentals in the Brainerd Lakes Area. We have clean, modern ice houses on a number of the best lakes in the Brainerd Area.

East Gull Lake, Minnesota

You Bet! Fishing Guide Service

Park Rapids Fishing Guides

Park Rapids, Minnesota

Thalmann's Guide Service

Based in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, Thalmann's is a full-time, year-round guide service specializing in trophy panfish.

Henning, Minnesota

Bobby G's Guide Service

4.8(12)Top Rated

Brainerd, Minnesota

Nisswa Guides League

4.8(9)Top Rated

Nisswa Guides League provides you with some of the best fishing guides in the Brainerd Lakes Area with over 300 years of guiding experience.

Brainerd, Minnesota

Minnesota Experience

Experience the thrill of guided fishing trips with our expert guides. Book your trip now for an unforgettable adventure on the water.

Pelican Rapids, Minnesota

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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

Smallmouth Bass

Largemouth Bass

Brown Trout

Northern Pike

Also Consider Fishing In...

Walker8 guides · 54 mi Brainerd7 guides · 47 mi Bemidji7 guides · 74 mi Garrison3 guides · 69 mi Nisswa2 guides · 42 mi Detroit Lakes2 guides · 39 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 freshwater Fishing

Bug spray
Rain gear

Minnesota Fishing License

License Cost

Resident$25

Non-Resident$51

Requirements

Required for ages 16+. Individual and family licenses available. Trout stamp additional.

Buy License Online — Minnesota

Species Regulations

Smallmouth Bass

Season:Varies by location; generally late May/early June - February

Bag Limit:Varies by location; typically 3-5

Size Limit:Varies by location; some catch and release only areas

Check the specific regulations for the lake or river you plan to fish as limits and size restrictions vary. Some waters are catch-and-release only.

Largemouth Bass

Season:Late May to Late February

Bag Limit:6

Size Limit:Largemouth and Smallmouth Bass: In aggregate, not more than one longer than 17 inches.

Specific regulations may vary by water body; consult the Minnesota Fishing Regulations handbook.

Brown Trout

Season:Year-round in some streams; varies by lake

Bag Limit:5 per day (combined with other trout species)

Size Limit:No size limit in most lakes; varies by stream

Some streams have special regulations, including catch-and-release only sections. Check specific regulations for the waterbody.

Northern Pike

Season:Year-round

Bag Limit:3 per day; possession limit of 3

Size Limit:Varies by zone; may have protected slot limits

Size limits vary by zone to protect spawning populations. Consult the Minnesota fishing regulations booklet for specific zone regulations.