Shaker Heights, OH Fishing Trip — May

Your Shaker Heights, OH Fishing Trip

May2 peopleFamily Trip
High 64°F / Low 51°F8.2" rain · 19 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

What’s Biting in May

5 species
Rainbow TroutExcellent
Rainbow Trout
Various
CrappieExcellent
Crappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing
Smallmouth BassExcellent
Smallmouth Bass
Casting · Fly Fishing
Brown TroutExcellent
Brown Trout
Various
Largemouth BassExcellent
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting

May Weather in Shaker Heights

64°F
Avg High
51°F
Avg Low
8.2"
Rainfall
19
Rainy Days

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

60 Guides Near Shaker Heights

No guides are based in Shaker Heights, but these guides operate nearby.

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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.

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Species Regulations

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.

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.

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.

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.

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