Ridgeland, MS Fishing Trip — May

Your Ridgeland, MS Fishing Trip

May2 peopleFamily Trip
High 81°F / Low 65°F10.6" rain · 17 rainy daysWarm with frequent rain — pack a rain jacket and quick-dry clothes.

What’s Biting in May

5 species
White BassExcellent
White Bass
Various
Spotted BassExcellent
Spotted Bass
Casting · Jigging
Largemouth BassExcellent
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
BluegillExcellent
Bluegill
Float Fishing · Fly Fishing
Blue CatfishExcellent
Blue Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Drift Fishing

May Weather in Ridgeland

81°F
Avg High
65°F
Avg Low
10.6"
Rainfall
17
Rainy Days

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

3 Guides Near Ridgeland

No guides are based in Ridgeland, 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.

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

White Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:15 per day
Size Limit:No size limit

No culling of White Bass is allowed.

Spotted Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:10 per day in aggregate with Largemouth and Smallmouth Bass
Size Limit:No size limit

Daily limit is for Largemouth, Smallmouth, and Spotted Bass in aggregate.

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.

Bluegill
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:No limit
Size Limit:No size limit
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