Old Appleton, MO Fishing Trip — May
Your Old Appleton, MO Fishing Trip
May2 peopleFamily Trip
High 72°F / Low 56°F5.4" rain · 15 rainy daysWarm with frequent rain — pack a rain jacket and quick-dry clothes.
What’s Biting in May
ExcellentBrown Trout
Various
ExcellentCrappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing
ExcellentLargemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
ExcellentSmallmouth Bass
Casting · Fly Fishing
May Weather in Old Appleton
72°F
Avg High
56°F
Avg Low
5.4"
Rainfall
15
Rainy Days
Warm with frequent rain — pack a rain jacket and quick-dry clothes.
1 Guide Near Old Appleton
No guides are based in Old Appleton, 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
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 Fishing
- Bug spray
- Rain gear
Missouri Fishing License
License Cost
Resident$12
Non-Resident$42
Requirements
Required for ages 16+. Trout permit additional for trout parks and designated areas.
Species Regulations
Brown Trout
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:4 per day
Size Limit:15-inch minimum
In some areas, only 1 may be over 18 inches. Check specific area regulations for exceptions.
Crappie
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:15 per day
Size Limit:9-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.