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Grand Marais, MN Fishing Trip — May

Your Grand Marais, MN Fishing Trip

May2 peopleFamily Trip
High 56°F / Low 41°F1.7" rain · 7 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

What’s Biting in May

Largemouth BassExcellent
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
Brown TroutExcellent
Brown Trout
Various
Rainbow TroutExcellent
Rainbow Trout
Various

May Weather in Grand Marais

56°F
Avg High
41°F
Avg Low
1.7"
Rainfall
7
Rainy Days

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

3 Guides Matched

Gunflint Lodge & Outfitters - Gunflint Lodge & Outfitters
Gunflint Lodge & Outfitters

Gunflint Lodge & Outfitters

4.7(899)Top Rated

Minnesota Gunflint Lodge is a family, honeymoon, pet friendly, and fishing resort nestled in the heavy forest on the south shore of Gunflint Lake.

Grand Marais, Minnesota
Little Vinces Guide Services - Little Vinces Guide Services
Little Vinces Guide Services

Little Vinces Guide Services

4.6(11)Top Rated
inshore
Grand Marais, Minnesota
Northshore Outdoors - Northshore Outdoors
Northshore Outdoors

Northshore Outdoors

4.6(10)Top Rated
Grand Marais, Minnesota

Prepare for Your Trip

Gear recommendations and packing list for your trip. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.

What to Bring

Check with your guide about gear. Here's a recommended packing list:

Sunscreen (SPF 50+)
Polarized sunglasses
Hat or visor
Weather-appropriate clothing
Non-marking shoes or deck shoes
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)
Light rain jacket
$910
Estimated total for 2 people
$455
per person
Charter $500
Tip $100
Licenses $60
Food $100
Lodging $150
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Estimates based on local charter rates and averages. Contact guides for exact pricing.

Things to Do in Grand Marais

Activities for your non-fishing days

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What's Biting By Month

Peak

Largemouth Bass

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

Brown Trout

Various
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

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

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.

Rainbow 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.

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