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West Unity, OH Fishing Trip — May

Your West Unity, OH Fishing Trip

May2 peopleFamily Trip
High 67°F / Low 49°F5.4" rain · 14 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

What’s Biting in May

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

May Weather in West Unity

67°F
Avg High
49°F
Avg Low
5.4"
Rainfall
14
Rainy Days

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

4 Guides Near West Unity

No guides are based in West Unity, 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
Reel Fun Charters - Reel Fun Charters
Reel Fun Charters

Reel Fun Charters

4.5(10)Top Rated

Reel Fun Charters provides professional guided fishing charters and trips on Lake Erie near Toledo, OH. Click here to learn more about our charters and for local lodging options!

Toledo, 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

Crappie

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

Brown Trout

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

Smallmouth Bass

freshwater
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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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