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Port William, OH Fishing Trip — May

Your Port William, OH Fishing Trip

May2 peopleFamily Trip
High 68°F / Low 52°F5.1" rain · 17 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 Port William

68°F
Avg High
52°F
Avg Low
5.1"
Rainfall
17
Rainy Days

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

4 Guides Near Port William

No guides are based in Port William, but these guides operate nearby.

Fishing With Grant LLC - Fishing With Grant LLC
Fishing With Grant LLC

Fishing With Grant LLC

5(29)Top Rated

We mentor and coach anglers on how to catch fish in Ohio, Indiana and Kentucky. We provide tips and tricks to catch your next big fish. Please Subscribe to Fishing With Grant and follow me on my social media. The links are on top of the page.

Moraine, Ohio
RiverJet Outfitters - RiverJet Outfitters
RiverJet Outfitters

RiverJet Outfitters

4.7(36)Top Rated
Farmersville, Ohio
Hooked Up Guide Service - Hooked Up Guide Service
Hooked Up Guide Service

Hooked Up Guide Service

5(25)Top Rated

Guided Fishing Trips Specializing in Multiple Species of Fish on the Ohio River, Creeks and Lakes in Southern Ohio, and Kentucky. Located in Cincinnati Ohio.

freshwater
Amelia, Ohio
NBD Fishing Inc. - NBD Fishing Inc.
NBD Fishing Inc.

NBD Fishing Inc.

5(15)Top Rated
Hamilton, Ohio
$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

Coho Salmon

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

Lake Trout

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

Steelhead

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

Smallmouth Bass

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

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 freshwater Fishing

  • Bug spray
  • Rain gear

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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