Canton, MS Fishing Trip — May
Your Canton, MS Fishing Trip
May2 peopleFamily Trip
High 81°F / Low 65°F9.6" rain · 17 rainy daysWarm with frequent rain — pack a rain jacket and quick-dry clothes.
What’s Biting in May
5 species
ExcellentHybrid Striped Bass
Various
ExcellentWhite Bass
Various
ExcellentFlathead Catfish
Various
ExcellentLargemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
ExcellentCrappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing
May Weather in Canton
81°F
Avg High
65°F
Avg Low
9.6"
Rainfall
17
Rainy Days
Warm with frequent rain — pack a rain jacket and quick-dry clothes.
4 Guides Near Canton
No guides are based in Canton, but these guides operate nearby.
$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
Mississippi Fishing License
License Cost
Resident$8
Non-Resident$30
Requirements
Required for ages 16-64. Freshwater and saltwater licenses sold separately.
Species Regulations
Hybrid Striped Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:2 per day
Size Limit:15-inch minimum
Only two fish exceeding 15 inches may be kept per day. Check local regulations for specific water bodies as exceptions may exist.
White Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:15 per day
Size Limit:No size limit
No culling of White Bass is allowed.
Flathead Catfish
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:No limit
Size Limit:No size limit
Largemouth Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:10 per day
Size Limit:No size limit
On Lake Bill Waller, Largemouth Bass must be between 16 and 22 inches to harvest. Only one bass over 22 inches may be kept.