West Salem, OH Fishing Trip — May
Your West Salem, OH Fishing Trip
May2 peopleFamily Trip
High 66°F / Low 49°F4.7" rain · 18 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.
What’s Biting in May
5 species
ExcellentCrappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing
ExcellentLargemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
ExcellentNorthern Pike
Various
ExcellentWalleye
Various
ExcellentSmallmouth Bass
Casting · Fly Fishing
May Weather in West Salem
66°F
Avg High
49°F
Avg Low
4.7"
Rainfall
18
Rainy Days
Mild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.
31 Guides Near West Salem
No guides are based in West Salem, but these guides operate nearby.
$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
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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 inshore Fishing
- 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.
Species Regulations
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.
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
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.