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Sherwood, OH Fishing Trip — May

Your Sherwood, OH Fishing Trip

May2 peopleFamily Trip
High 68°F / Low 49°F4.7" rain · 13 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

What’s Biting in May

WalleyeExcellent
Walleye
Various
Smallmouth BassExcellent
Smallmouth Bass
Casting · Fly Fishing
Largemouth BassExcellent
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
Northern PikeExcellent
Northern Pike
Various

May Weather in Sherwood

68°F
Avg High
49°F
Avg Low
4.7"
Rainfall
13
Rainy Days

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

3 Guides Near Sherwood

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

Wildwood Anglers - Wildwood Anglers
Wildwood Anglers

Wildwood Anglers

4.8(34)Top Rated

Toledo area fly fishing gear shop and pro guide service. Book a guided fly fishing trip or lesson today by calling (419) 540-8585.

Sylvania, Ohio
Mrtwistercharters - Mrtwistercharters
Mrtwistercharters

Mrtwistercharters

2.6(5)

Captain Sib provides an up to date Lake Erie fish species seasonality calendar, use this helpful info to learn about the best time to fish Lake Erie for Walleye, Perch & more.

freshwaterWalleyePerch
Portage, Ohio
Reef Robber Charter Service - Reef Robber Charter Service
Reef Robber Charter Service

Reef Robber Charter Service

Napoleon, Ohio

Reef Robber Charters has a Commodore Perry Inn right across the street, which offers a special fishing rate. Click to book a room with them, and contact us today to book a charter with us!

inshore
Napoleon, 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

Walleye

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

Largemouth 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

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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 / inshore Fishing

  • Bug spray
  • Rain gear
  • Light rain jacket

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

Walleye
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:6 per day (Lake Erie, Sandusky River, and Maumee River during spawning run); 4 per day (Inland waters)
Size Limit:15-inch minimum (Lake Erie, Sandusky River, and Maumee River during spawning run); No minimum size (Inland waters)

Specific regulations apply to Lake Erie and its tributaries during the spawning run.

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.

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