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Mendon, MO Fishing Trip — May

Your Mendon, MO Fishing Trip

May2 peopleFamily Trip
High 74°F / Low 54°F2.3" rain · 9 rainy daysGreat weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

What’s Biting in May

CrappieExcellent
Crappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing
WalleyeExcellent
Walleye
Various
Largemouth BassExcellent
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
Smallmouth BassExcellent
Smallmouth Bass
Casting · Fly Fishing

May Weather in Mendon

74°F
Avg High
54°F
Avg Low
2.3"
Rainfall
9
Rainy Days

Great weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

11 Guides Near Mendon

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

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
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
Catch 'em Guide Service - Catch 'em Guide Service
Catch 'em Guide Service

Catch 'em Guide Service

5(3)Top Rated
Clinton, Missouri
Lake Ozark Fishing Guide Service - Lake Ozark Fishing Guide Service
Lake Ozark Fishing Guide Service

Lake Ozark Fishing Guide Service

5(1)Top Rated
freshwater
Eldon, Missouri
Catfishingguide - Catfishingguide
Catfishingguide

Catfishingguide

3(3)
freshwater
Warsaw, Missouri
Proffesional Fishing Guide Services - Jack Vanderpool
Jack Vanderpool

Proffesional Fishing Guide Services

Marshall, Missouri

inshore
Marshall, Missouri
$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

Crappie

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

Smallmouth Bass

freshwater
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 freshwater / inshore Fishing

  • Bug spray
  • Rain gear
  • 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

Crappie
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:15 per day
Size Limit:9-inch minimum

Check specific area regulations for exceptions.

Walleye
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:4 per day
Size Limit:15-inch minimum

Check specific area regulations for exceptions.

Largemouth Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:6 per day
Size Limit:12-inch minimum

Check specific area regulations as some areas may have different limits or length restrictions.

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.

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