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Portsmouth, OH Fishing Trip — May

Your Portsmouth, OH Fishing Trip

May2 peopleFamily Trip
High 71°F / Low 54°F6.5" rain · 16 rainy daysWarm with frequent rain — pack a rain jacket and quick-dry clothes.

What’s Biting in May

Smallmouth BassExcellent
Smallmouth Bass
Casting · Fly Fishing
Northern PikeExcellent
Northern Pike
Various
Largemouth BassExcellent
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
Rainbow TroutExcellent
Rainbow Trout
Various

May Weather in Portsmouth

71°F
Avg High
54°F
Avg Low
6.5"
Rainfall
16
Rainy Days

Warm with frequent rain — pack a rain jacket and quick-dry clothes.

4 Guides Near Portsmouth

No guides are based in Portsmouth, but these guides operate nearby.

Ohio Fly Fishing Guides - Ohio Fly Fishing Guides
Ohio Fly Fishing Guides

Ohio Fly Fishing Guides

5(32)Top Rated

Ohio Fly Fishing Guides offers a full professional fly fishing guide service for Musky throughout Ohio.

Columbus, Ohio
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
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

Smallmouth Bass

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

Northern Pike

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

Largemouth Bass

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

Rainbow Trout

Various
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

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.

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

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.

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