Cuyahoga Falls, OH Fishing Trip — May

Your Cuyahoga Falls, OH Fishing Trip

May2 peopleFamily Trip
High 66°F / Low 50°F5.7" rain · 20 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

What’s Biting in May

Largemouth BassExcellent
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
Brown TroutExcellent
Brown Trout
Various
CrappieExcellent
Crappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing
Northern PikeExcellent
Northern Pike
Various

May Weather in Cuyahoga Falls

66°F
Avg High
50°F
Avg Low
5.7"
Rainfall
20
Rainy Days

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

34 Guides Near Cuyahoga Falls

No guides are based in Cuyahoga Falls, but these guides operate nearby.

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$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 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

Ohio Fishing License

License Cost
Resident$25
Non-Resident$50
Requirements

Required for ages 16+. Lake Erie permit additional for Lake Erie fishing.

Buy License Online — Ohio

Species Regulations

Largemouth Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:12-inch minimum (varies by water)

Some lakes and reservoirs have special regulations; consult the Ohio Fishing Regulations for specific locations.

Brown Trout
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:2 per day
Size Limit:12-inch minimum

Applies to streams, rivers, and reservoirs where trout are stocked. Check specific regulations for designated trout areas.

Crappie
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:30 per day
Size Limit:No size limit

There are some bodies of water with special regulations, so check local regulations before fishing.

Northern Pike
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:3 per day
Size Limit:24-inch minimum
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