Ames, NY Fishing Trip — May
Your Ames, NY Fishing Trip
May2 peopleFamily Trip
High 63°F / Low 49°F7.3" rain · 21 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.
What’s Biting in May
5 species
ExcellentWalleye
Various
ExcellentBrown Trout
Various
ExcellentCrappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing
ExcellentNorthern Pike
Various
ExcellentLargemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
May Weather in Ames
63°F
Avg High
49°F
Avg Low
7.3"
Rainfall
21
Rainy Days
Mild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.
13 Guides Near Ames
No guides are based in Ames, 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
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New York Fishing License
License Cost
Resident$25
Non-Resident$50
Requirements
Required for ages 16+. Freshwater fishing only. Marine registry separate and free.
Species Regulations
Walleye
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:3 per day
Size Limit:18-inch minimum
Check specific water body regulations for exceptions. Some waters may have different size or creel limits.
Brown Trout
Season:April 1 - October 15 (varies by water)
Bag Limit:5 per day (varies by water)
Size Limit:9-inch minimum (varies by water)
Check the specific regulations for the waterbody you intend to fish, as special regulations apply to many streams and rivers.
Crappie
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:25 per day
Size Limit:No size limit
Check specific water body regulations for exceptions.
Northern Pike
Season:May 1 - March 15 (varies by water)
Bag Limit:5 per day (varies by water)
Size Limit:22-inch minimum (varies by water)
Check the specific regulations for the waterbody you intend to fish, as special regulations apply to many waters.