Mount Vernon, OH Fishing Trip — May
Your Mount Vernon, OH Fishing Trip
May2 peopleFamily Trip
High 66°F / Low 50°F5.2" rain · 19 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.
What’s Biting in May
ExcellentSmallmouth Bass
Casting · Fly Fishing
ExcellentLargemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
ExcellentBrown Trout
Various
ExcellentCrappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing
May Weather in Mount Vernon
66°F
Avg High
50°F
Avg Low
5.2"
Rainfall
19
Rainy Days
Mild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.
130 Guides Near Mount Vernon
No guides are based in Mount Vernon, 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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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
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.
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.