St. Louis Park, MN Fishing Trip — May

Your St. Louis Park, MN Fishing Trip

May2 peopleFamily Trip

High 69°F / Low 50°F4.1" rain · 10 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

What’s Biting in May

Crappie

Excellent

Crappie

Jigging · Live Bait Fishing

Largemouth Bass

Excellent

Largemouth Bass

Spinning · Baitcasting

Brown Trout

Excellent

Brown Trout

Various

Smallmouth Bass

Excellent

Smallmouth Bass

Casting · Fly Fishing

May Weather in St. Louis Park

69°F

Avg High

50°F

Avg Low

4.1"

Rainfall

10

Rainy Days

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

28 Guides Near St. Louis Park

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

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Schroeder's Guiding Service

5(147)Top Rated

Catch monster Muskies on Lake Minnetonka with Schroeder's Guiding Service! Call Gregg Schroeder 952-442-3474.

Waconia, Minnesota

PJtheFishingGuide

Pj’s Guide Services offers customers the exclusive opportunity to catch multiple freshwater species like walleye, bass, muskie and panfish year-round on Lake Minnetonka and surrounding lakes and rivers in the greater Minneapolis/St. Paul area.

Largemouth BassMuskieWalleye

Wayzata, Minnesota

David Holmes Guiding LLC

Fly fishing guide for Musky and Smallmouth Bass in Southwestern Wisconsin

Smallmouth Bass

Andover, Minnesota

Erickson Guide Service

Our modern ice house rentals on Lake Minnetonka have forced air heat, TVs, & underwater cameras. The ultimate ice fishing experience! View rates & book now.

Mound, Minnesota

Larry The Lunker LLC

Larry The Lunker Hoodie, T-Shirt, Beanies, stickers, apparel.

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Tonka West Guide Service

Ice on lake Minnetonka Tonka is looking pretty good considering how warm it got and all the rain we got on top of that! Currently we are seeing 7 to 10 inches of good ice on the main lake. You will find spots with less ice around shorelines and bridges. You still need to proceed…

Mound, Minnesota

Jasper Guide Services

Our luxury fish houses provide the perfect space for your next ice fishing experience. Contact Dan to reserve your Lake Minnetonka Ice Fishing experience today.

Minnetrista, Minnesota

Croix Boys Guided Adventures

Things to do in St. Croix River: Uncover scenic trails, thrilling water activities, and charming towns for an unforgettable getaway!

Stillwater, Minnesota

Fish Lake Minnetonka

Mound, Minnesota

Wildwood Float Trips

4.9(12)Top Rated

Give Us A Call Today! 612-801-2710

Monticello, Minnesota

Mark Schutz Fishing Guide Service

Professional fishing charter service in Spring Park, Minnesota. Contact us to book your next fishing adventure!

Spring Park, Minnesota

Mighty Musky Fishing Guide Service

Josh Stevenson is a professional fishing guide with over 25 years experience guiding clients for musky, walleye, bass and northern pike.

freshwaterLargemouth BassNorthern Pike

Oakdale, 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

Crappie

Largemouth Bass

Brown Trout

Smallmouth Bass

Also Consider Fishing In...

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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.

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Species Regulations

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.

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.

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.