St. Louis, MO Fishing Trip — May

Your St. Louis, MO Fishing Trip

May2 peopleFamily Trip
High 72°F / Low 56°F6.1" rain · 12 rainy daysGreat weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

What’s Biting in May

10 species
Buffalo FishExcellent
Buffalo Fish
Various
Common CarpExcellent
Common Carp
Various
Grass CarpExcellent
Grass Carp
Various
PaddlefishExcellent
Paddlefish
Various
Bighead CarpExcellent
Bighead Carp
Various
Silver CarpExcellent
Silver Carp
Various
Black CarpExcellent
Black Carp
Various
Shovelnose SturgeonGood
Shovelnose Sturgeon
Various
Pallid SturgeonGood
Pallid Sturgeon
Various
Lake SturgeonGood
Lake Sturgeon
Various

May Weather in St. Louis

72°F
Avg High
56°F
Avg Low
6.1"
Rainfall
12
Rainy Days

Great weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

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Prepare for Your Trip

Gear recommendations and packing list for your trip. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.

What to Bring

Check with your guide about gear. Here's a recommended packing list:

Sunscreen (SPF 50+)
Polarized sunglasses
Hat or visor
Weather-appropriate clothing
Non-marking shoes or deck shoes
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)
Bug spray
Rain gear
$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.

Things to Do in St. Louis

Activities for your non-fishing days

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

Buffalo Fish
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:No limit
Size Limit:No size limit

Buffalo fish are considered non-game fish in Missouri.

Common Carp
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:No limit
Size Limit:No size limit

Carp may be taken by bowfishing, gig, or snagging.

Grass Carp
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:No limit
Size Limit:No size limit

Diploid (fertile) grass carp may not be possessed, transported, or sold in Missouri. Only triploid (sterile) grass carp are allowed for stocking in private ponds with a permit.

Paddlefish
Season:March 15 - April 30
Bag Limit:2 per day
Size Limit:24-inch minimum eye-fork length

Must immediately attach name and address tag to paddlefish. Some areas may be closed to harvest.

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