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Crystal Bay, MN Fishing Trip — May

Your Crystal Bay, MN Fishing Trip

May2 peopleFamily Trip

What’s Biting in May

8 species
Smallmouth BassExcellent
Smallmouth Bass
Casting · Fly Fishing
PerchExcellent
Perch
Jigging · Live Bait
Northern PikeExcellent
Northern Pike
Various
Chinook SalmonExcellent
Chinook Salmon
Trolling · Fly Fishing
SteelheadExcellent
Steelhead
Various
WalleyeExcellent
Walleye
Various
Coho SalmonGood
Coho Salmon
Various
Lake TroutGood
Lake Trout
Various

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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
1 / 2

Coho Salmon

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

Smallmouth Bass

freshwater
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

Northern Pike

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

Minnesota Fishing License

License Cost
Resident$25
Non-Resident$51
Requirements

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

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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.

Perch
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:Varies by waterbody; check specific regulations. Many lakes have a limit of 20 per day.
Size Limit:No size limit

Check the current Minnesota Fishing Regulations for specific lake and area regulations, as bag limits can vary widely.

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.

Chinook Salmon
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:3 per day in Lake Superior and its tributaries; 1 per day in inland waters
Size Limit:No size limit

Regulations can vary significantly between Lake Superior, its tributaries, and inland waters. Consult the Minnesota Fishing Regulations booklet for specific details.

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