Johnstown, OH Fishing Trip — May
Your Johnstown, OH Fishing Trip
May2 peopleFamily Trip
High 66°F / Low 50°F6.1" rain · 20 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.
What’s Biting in May
5 species
ExcellentLargemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
ExcellentSmallmouth Bass
Casting · Fly Fishing
ExcellentCrappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing
ExcellentRainbow Trout
Various
ExcellentNorthern Pike
Various
May Weather in Johnstown
66°F
Avg High
50°F
Avg Low
6.1"
Rainfall
20
Rainy Days
Mild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.
92 Guides Near Johnstown
No guides are based in Johnstown, 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
1 / 2
Ohio Fishing License
License Cost
Resident$25
Non-Resident$50
Requirements
Required for ages 16+. Lake Erie permit additional for Lake Erie fishing.
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.
Smallmouth Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:12-inch minimum
Applies to combined total of largemouth, smallmouth, and spotted bass. Some areas may have specific regulations.
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.
Rainbow Trout
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:No size limit
In some areas, trout fishing may be restricted to specific seasons or require a trout permit.