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Winton, MN Fishing Trip — May

Your Winton, MN Fishing Trip

May2 peopleFamily Trip
High 66°F / Low 43°F1.5" rain · 6 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

What’s Biting in May

5 species
CrappieExcellent
Crappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing
Smallmouth BassExcellent
Smallmouth Bass
Casting · Fly Fishing
WalleyeExcellent
Walleye
Various
Largemouth BassExcellent
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
Rainbow TroutExcellent
Rainbow Trout
Various

May Weather in Winton

66°F
Avg High
43°F
Avg Low
1.5"
Rainfall
6
Rainy Days

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

16 Guides Near Winton

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

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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
Ely Fishing Guide Company LLC. - Ely Fishing Guide Company LLC.
Ely Fishing Guide Company LLC.

Ely Fishing Guide Company LLC.

4.9(49)Top Rated

Ely Minnesota and Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness Fishing Guides. Speacializing in Ely Minnesota guided day fishing trips for Walleye, Northern Pike, Small Mouth Bass and other species

Largemouth BassNorthern PikeWalleye
Ely, Minnesota
Tofte Charters - ryan miller
ryan miller

Tofte Charters

5(38)Top Rated
inshore
Tofte, Minnesota
Voyageurs Guide Service and Property Management - Voyageurs Guide Service and Property Management
Voyageurs Guide Service and Property Management

Voyageurs Guide Service and Property Management

4.9(37)Top Rated

Reviews from guests at Voyageurs Outpost

Crane Lake, Minnesota
Glenmore Resort - Glenmore Resort
Glenmore Resort

Glenmore Resort

4.6(46)Top Rated

Rustic all-year resort with cabins offering free WiFi & use of boats, plus on-site fish cleaning.

Tower, Minnesota
Lake Vermilion Fishing Guides LLC - Lake Vermilion Fishing Guides LLC
Lake Vermilion Fishing Guides LLC

Lake Vermilion Fishing Guides LLC

5(29)Top Rated

Visit Lake Vermilion Fishing Guides for your next fishing adventure. Providing a guide service specializing on Lake Vermilion, Ely, MN area lakes and Boundary Waters lakes we have the resources to put you on the fish.

Ely, Minnesota
RBs Guide Service - RBs Guide Service
RBs Guide Service

RBs Guide Service

5(24)Top Rated
Tower, Minnesota
Boundary Waters Fishing Guide - Boundary Waters Fishing Guide
Boundary Waters Fishing Guide

Boundary Waters Fishing Guide

5(11)Top Rated

Fish with some of Ely, Minnesota's top rated fishing guides. Boundary Waters Fishing Guide LLC specializes in fishing trips for walleye,...

Ely, Minnesota
Basswood Trails Guide Service - Basswood Trails Guide Service
Basswood Trails Guide Service

Basswood Trails Guide Service

4.7(15)Top Rated

Basswoods Trails Guide service offers fishing and nature/canoe guided trips in the BWCA, located in Ely Mn. Some of the best fishing in the northland, along ...

Ely, Minnesota
Andromeda Cabin - Andromeda Cabin
Andromeda Cabin

Andromeda Cabin

4.7(12)Top Rated

Rent premium snowmobiles for all skill levels. Enjoy scenic trails & cozy cabins. Book your winter adventure today!

inshore
Crane Lake, Minnesota
Fishing with Z Guide Service - Lake Vermilion - Fishing with Z Guide Service - Lake Vermilion
Fishing with Z Guide Service - Lake Vermilion

Fishing with Z Guide Service - Lake Vermilion

5(7)Top Rated
Tower, Minnesota
Vermilion Walleye Hunter Guide Service - Vermilion Walleye Hunter Guide Service
Vermilion Walleye Hunter Guide Service

Vermilion Walleye Hunter Guide Service

5(4)Top Rated

Lake Vermilion's #1 guide service providing top notch professional guided fishing trips for all anglers coming to Lake Vermilion.

Tower, 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
1 / 2

Crappie

freshwater
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

Walleye

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

Largemouth Bass

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

Also Consider Fishing In...

Tower6 guides · 27 miEly4 guides · 2 miGrand Marais3 guides · 60 miKnife River3 guides · 68 miKabetogama2 guides · 68 miCrane Lake2 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 inshore Fishing

  • Light rain jacket

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

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.

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.

Walleye
Season:Mid-May to Mid-February
Bag Limit:6
Size Limit:Varies by zone and water body; consult regulations

Walleye regulations vary significantly by zone and specific water body. Consult the Minnesota Fishing Regulations handbook for details.

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.

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