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Bay Springs, MS Fishing Trip — May

Your Bay Springs, MS Fishing Trip

May2 peopleFamily Trip
High 82°F / Low 64°F10.9" rain · 18 rainy daysWarm with frequent rain — pack a rain jacket and quick-dry clothes.

What’s Biting in May

8 species
King MackerelExcellent
King Mackerel
Various
RedfishExcellent
Redfish
Bottom fishing · Trolling
GrouperExcellent
Grouper
Various
CobiaExcellent
Cobia
Various
Spotted SeatroutExcellent
Spotted Seatrout
Various
FlounderExcellent
Flounder
Various
Red SnapperExcellent
Red Snapper
Various
Black DrumExcellent
Black Drum
Various

May Weather in Bay Springs

82°F
Avg High
64°F
Avg Low
10.9"
Rainfall
18
Rainy Days

Warm with frequent rain — pack a rain jacket and quick-dry clothes.

2 Guides Near Bay Springs

No guides are based in Bay Springs, but these guides operate nearby.

Blue Cat Guide Service - Blue Cat Guide Service
Blue Cat Guide Service

Blue Cat Guide Service

4(4)
Madison, Mississippi
Flounder Assassin - Flounder Assassin
Flounder Assassin

Flounder Assassin

Hattiesburg, Mississippi

flounder gigging

inshoreSouthern Flounder
Hattiesburg, Mississippi
$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

King Mackerel

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

Redfish

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

Grouper

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

Cobia

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

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

Mississippi Fishing License

License Cost
Resident$8
Non-Resident$30
Requirements

Required for ages 16-64. Freshwater and saltwater licenses sold separately.

Buy License Online — Mississippi

Species Regulations

King Mackerel
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:3 per person per day
Size Limit:24-inch fork length minimum

A recreational saltwater license is required for all persons between the ages of 16 and 64. Check for any seasonal closures or specific area restrictions.

Redfish
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:3 per person per day
Size Limit:18-30 inch slot limit

Only one redfish over 30 inches may be kept per vessel.

Grouper
Season:Varies by species; check current regulations
Bag Limit:Varies by species; check current regulations
Size Limit:Varies by species; check current regulations

Grouper regulations vary by species and are subject to change. Check the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources for the most up-to-date information.

Cobia
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:1 per person per day, 2 per vessel per day
Size Limit:36-inch fork length minimum

A recreational saltwater license is required for all persons between the ages of 16 and 64. Check for any seasonal closures or specific area restrictions.

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