Oak Harbor, OH Fishing Trip — May

Your Oak Harbor, OH Fishing Trip

May2 peopleFamily Trip
High 66°F / Low 51°F4.3" rain · 14 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

What’s Biting in May

8 species
SteelheadExcellent
Steelhead
Various
Smallmouth BassExcellent
Smallmouth Bass
Casting · Fly Fishing
PerchExcellent
Perch
Jigging · Live Bait
Chinook SalmonExcellent
Chinook Salmon
Trolling · Fly Fishing
WalleyeExcellent
Walleye
Various
Northern PikeExcellent
Northern Pike
Various
Coho SalmonGood
Coho Salmon
Various
Lake TroutGood
Lake Trout
Various

May Weather in Oak Harbor

66°F
Avg High
51°F
Avg Low
4.3"
Rainfall
14
Rainy Days

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

25 Guides Matched

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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.

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

Steelhead
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day in aggregate with other salmon and trout, only 2 may be Steelhead or Rainbow Trout
Size Limit:12-inch minimum

Steelhead are considered Rainbow Trout in Ohio regulations. Specific regulations may apply in certain areas, consult the current Ohio Fishing Regulations guide.

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.

Perch
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:30 per day (Lake Erie only)
Size Limit:No size limit

Regulations may vary for specific bodies of water; consult the Ohio Department of Natural Resources website.

Chinook Salmon
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day in aggregate with other salmon and trout, only 2 may be Steelhead or Rainbow Trout
Size Limit:12-inch minimum

Specific regulations may apply in certain areas, consult the current Ohio Fishing Regulations guide.

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