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Bowbells, ND Fishing Trip — May

Your Bowbells, ND Fishing Trip

May2 peopleFamily Trip
High 67°F / Low 45°F5.3" rain · 9 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

What’s Biting in May

5 species
BluegillExcellent
Bluegill
Float Fishing · Fly Fishing
Largemouth BassExcellent
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
Spotted BassExcellent
Spotted Bass
Casting · Jigging
CrappieExcellent
Crappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing
Hybrid Striped BassExcellent
Hybrid Striped Bass
Various

May Weather in Bowbells

67°F
Avg High
45°F
Avg Low
5.3"
Rainfall
9
Rainy Days

Mild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

3 Guides Near Bowbells

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

Dakota Daves Guide Service LLC - Dakota Daves Guide Service LLC
Dakota Daves Guide Service LLC

Dakota Daves Guide Service LLC

5(7)Top Rated

Dakota Dave's Guide Service LLC is a fishing guide service based in Minot, ND. We offer fishing guides on Lake Sakakawea and the upper Missouri River.

Minot, North Dakota
Liebel's Guide Service - Liebel's Guide Service
Liebel's Guide Service

Liebel's Guide Service

4.9(7)Top Rated

Liebel's Guide Service Home Page. Fully Guided fishing trips on North Dakota's Beautiful Lake Sakakawea!

Williston, North Dakota
Addicted Guide Service - Addicted Guide Service
Addicted Guide Service

Addicted Guide Service

Minot, North Dakota

Experience the best fishing guide services for walleye fishing with Addicted Guide Services. Book your trip now!

inshoreWalleye
Minot, North Dakota
$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
1 / 2

Bluegill

freshwater
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

Spotted Bass

freshwater
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Crappie

freshwater
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

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Minot2 guides · 59 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

North Dakota Fishing License

License Cost
Resident$15
Non-Resident$45
Requirements

Required for ages 16+. Covers all state waters including paddlefish.

Buy License Online — North Dakota

Species Regulations

Bluegill
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:No limit
Size Limit:No size limit
Largemouth Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:No size limit

Some waters may have specific regulations; consult the ND Game and Fish Department website or guide for exceptions.

Spotted Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:No size limit

Largemouth and smallmouth bass count toward the same combined limit.

Crappie
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:10 per day
Size Limit:No size limit
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