St. Cloud, MN Fishing Trip — May

Your St. Cloud, MN Fishing Trip

May2 peopleFamily Trip
High 68°F / Low 47°F3.3" rain · 7 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

What’s Biting in May

5 species
Rainbow TroutExcellent
Rainbow Trout
Various
CrappieExcellent
Crappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing
Largemouth BassExcellent
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
Northern PikeExcellent
Northern Pike
Various
Brown TroutExcellent
Brown Trout
Various

May Weather in St. Cloud

68°F
Avg High
47°F
Avg Low
3.3"
Rainfall
7
Rainy Days

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

27 Guides Near St. Cloud

No guides are based in St. Cloud, 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.

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

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.

Crappie
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:10 per day
Size Limit:No size limit

Some lakes may have special regulations with reduced bag limits. Check local 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.

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.

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