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Columbia, MO Fishing Trip — May

Your Columbia, MO Fishing Trip

May2 peopleFamily Trip
High 72°F / Low 54°F3.2" rain · 9 rainy daysGreat weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

What’s Biting in May

8 species
Smallmouth BassExcellent
Smallmouth Bass
Casting · Fly Fishing
CatfishExcellent
Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Jug Fishing
MuskieExcellent
Muskie
Casting · Trolling
Northern PikeExcellent
Northern Pike
Various
PerchExcellent
Perch
Jigging · Live Bait
WalleyeExcellent
Walleye
Various
Largemouth BassExcellent
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
CrappieExcellent
Crappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing

May Weather in Columbia

72°F
Avg High
54°F
Avg Low
3.2"
Rainfall
9
Rainy Days

Great weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

17 Guides Near Columbia

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

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Barber Fishing Guide Service - Barber Fishing Guide Service
Barber Fishing Guide Service

Barber Fishing Guide Service

5(177)Top Rated

Barber Fishing Guide Service Lake of the Ozarks. Catch Crappie, Bass, Catfish, White Bass, and other fish. Best fishing guides on the lake. Coast Guard Licensed. We put you on the fish! Call today to reserve your fishing trip ​(314) 583 8174

CatfishCrappieLargemouth Bass
Rocky Mount, Missouri
Mike Doll Fishing Guide and Charter Captain Experience LLC - Mike Doll Fishing Guide and Charter Captain Experience LLC
Mike Doll Fishing Guide and Charter Captain Experience LLC

Mike Doll Fishing Guide and Charter Captain Experience LLC

5(78)Top Rated

Mike Doll Fishing Guide and Charter Captain Experience LLC - Lake of the Ozarks Call Me Today and let's Go Catching! (314)-783-6882 captain-mike-business-cardDownload Fun with Family and Friends! Fishing Guide Lake of the Ozarks - Missouri Contact Information Join USOC Today It is well worth the membership! Explore Call and let's plan your next adventure…

Eldon, Missouri
Casey Scanlon's Elite Lake of The Ozarks Guide Service - Casey Scanlon's Elite Lake of The Ozarks Guide Service
Casey Scanlon's Elite Lake of The Ozarks Guide Service

Casey Scanlon's Elite Lake of The Ozarks Guide Service

5(38)Top Rated

Guide Trips with Bassmaster Elite Series Pro Casey Scanlon

Lake Ozark, Missouri
All Out Guide Service - Lake of the Ozarks and Truman Lake - All Out Guide Service - Lake of the Ozarks and Truman Lake
All Out Guide Service - Lake of the Ozarks and Truman Lake

All Out Guide Service - Lake of the Ozarks and Truman Lake

4.9(39)Top Rated

Jeremy Ransom and Travis Hunter are licensed US Coast Guard Captains who provide guided catfish and paddlefish trips on the Lake of the Ozarks and Truman Lake.

CatfishPaddlefish
Edwards, Missouri
Mike's Guide Service - Mike's Guide Service
Mike's Guide Service

Mike's Guide Service

5(33)Top Rated

Some of the best fish catches of the season! Big Bass & Crappie 2023!

CrappieLargemouth Bass
Lake Ozark, Missouri
Catching Ozarks Fishing Guide - Catching Ozarks Fishing Guide
Catching Ozarks Fishing Guide

Catching Ozarks Fishing Guide

4.9(36)Top Rated

Having the right lures for fishing Lake of The Ozarks in the wintertime is key to catching big bass. Learn a fishing guides perspective on what lures and why they prevail best for big bass in cold water.

Largemouth Bass
Lake Ozark, Missouri
Expert Angling Guide Service - Expert Angling Guide Service
Expert Angling Guide Service

Expert Angling Guide Service

5(29)Top Rated

Full service fishing guide on Lake of the Ozarks. Expert Angling offers fully guided trips year round. Bass, Crappie, Hybrids, Catfish and Walleye.

Osage Beach, Missouri
Ozark Sunset Harbor - Ozark Sunset Harbor
Ozark Sunset Harbor

Ozark Sunset Harbor

4.9(30)Top Rated
Camdenton, Missouri
Big Ed's Guide Service, Lake Ozarks Bass Fishing - Big Ed's Guide Service, Lake Ozarks Bass Fishing
Big Ed's Guide Service, Lake Ozarks Bass Fishing

Big Ed's Guide Service, Lake Ozarks Bass Fishing

5(20)Top Rated

Lake of the Ozarks Bass Fishing

Largemouth Bass
Lake Ozark, Missouri
Jack's Guide Services - Jack's Guide Services
Jack's Guide Services

Jack's Guide Services

5(8)Top Rated

Fish pictures Lake of the Ozarks Jack's Guide Service the reel Ozarks bass fishing reports crappie fishing reports , catfishing reports,

Linn Creek, Missouri
Terry Blankenship Fishing - Terry Blankenship Fishing
Terry Blankenship Fishing

Terry Blankenship Fishing

5(5)Top Rated
Osage Beach, Missouri
Hawg Stump Guide Services - Hawg Stump Guide Services
Hawg Stump Guide Services

Hawg Stump Guide Services

5(3)Top Rated
inshore
Linn Creek, Missouri
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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

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Smallmouth Bass

freshwater
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Catfish

freshwater
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A
M
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Muskie

freshwater
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
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O
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Northern Pike

Various
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Also Consider Fishing In...

Lake Ozark4 guides · 55 miEldon2 guides · 52 miLinn Creek2 guides · 65 miOsage Beach2 guides · 61 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

Missouri Fishing License

License Cost
Resident$12
Non-Resident$42
Requirements

Required for ages 16+. Trout permit additional for trout parks and designated areas.

Buy License Online — Missouri

Species Regulations

Smallmouth Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:1 per day
Size Limit:12-inch minimum length limit on streams; varies on some impoundments

Check specific regulations for impoundments as length limits may vary.

Catfish
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day (only 2 may be Flathead Catfish)
Size Limit:No size limit

In streams, only 1 catfish over 24 inches may be included in the daily limit. Special limits apply to certain areas.

Muskie
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:1
Size Limit:36-inch minimum

Some areas may have specific length limits or be catch and release only. Check the specific regulations for the body of water you intend to fish.

Northern Pike
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:3 per day
Size Limit:24-inch minimum

Only one pike may be longer than 30 inches. Check specific area regulations for exceptions.

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