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Tulsa, OK Fishing Trip — May

Your Tulsa, OK Fishing Trip

May2 peopleFamily Trip
High 76°F / Low 59°F5.3" rain · 11 rainy daysGreat weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

What’s Biting in May

18 species
Striped BassExcellent
Striped Bass
Trolling · Casting
CatfishExcellent
Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Jug Fishing
BluegillExcellent
Bluegill
Float Fishing · Fly Fishing
Hybrid Striped BassExcellent
Hybrid Striped Bass
Various
CrappieExcellent
Crappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing
CarpExcellent
Carp
Bottom Fishing · Fly Fishing
White BassExcellent
White Bass
Various
Largemouth BassExcellent
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
Black CarpExcellent
Black Carp
Various
Buffalo FishExcellent
Buffalo Fish
Various
PaddlefishExcellent
Paddlefish
Various
Common CarpExcellent
Common Carp
Various
Grass CarpExcellent
Grass Carp
Various
Silver CarpExcellent
Silver Carp
Various
Bighead CarpExcellent
Bighead Carp
Various
Shovelnose SturgeonGood
Shovelnose Sturgeon
Various
Pallid SturgeonGood
Pallid Sturgeon
Various
Lake SturgeonGood
Lake Sturgeon
Various

May Weather in Tulsa

76°F
Avg High
59°F
Avg Low
5.3"
Rainfall
11
Rainy Days

Great weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

5 Guides Near Tulsa

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

Lance's Guide Service - Lance's Guide Service
Lance's Guide Service

Lance's Guide Service

5(148)Top Rated

About the Fishing Guide, Lance Lutke, his Oklahoma Fishing Guide Service on Grand Lake, Fort Gibson, Skiatook, Ooologah, and Keystone Lakes.

Bartlesville, Oklahoma
B And C Fishing Adventures - B And C Fishing Adventures
B And C Fishing Adventures

B And C Fishing Adventures

5(50)Top Rated

Book a focused 2.5-hour evening white bass charter on Oklahoma rivers. Expert-guided offshore trip for skilled anglers. Reserve now!

offshorefreshwaterWhite Bass
Chouteau, Oklahoma
Billys Guide Service - Billys Guide Service
Billys Guide Service

Billys Guide Service

5(47)Top Rated

Billy's Guide Service – Keystone Lake fishes top waters in Keystone Lake

freshwater
Wagoner, Oklahoma
Starkey Outdoors - Starkey Outdoors
Starkey Outdoors

Starkey Outdoors

5(19)Top Rated

Starkey Outdoors offers guided fishing trips in Oklahoma. Specializing in Spoonbill & Paddlefish, Big Blue Catfish, Crappie and more. Affordable and successful.

Blue CatfishBluefishCatfish
Claremore, Oklahoma
Slabbin Mike’s Crappie Fishing and Guide Service - Slabbin Mike’s Crappie Fishing and Guide Service
Slabbin Mike’s Crappie Fishing and Guide Service

Slabbin Mike’s Crappie Fishing and Guide Service

5(1)Top Rated

Experience an incredible day fishing for Crappie on Oologah Lake with expert guide, Mike Meeks. Book your fall 2022 fishing dates today!

Crappie
Adair, Oklahoma
$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
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Striped Bass

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

Catfish

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

Bluegill

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

Hybrid Striped Bass

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 offshore / freshwater Fishing

  • Rain jacket or windbreaker
  • Layered clothing (it gets cooler offshore)
  • Bug spray
  • Rain gear

Oklahoma Fishing License

License Cost
Resident$25
Non-Resident$55
Requirements

Required for ages 16+. Covers all state waters. Paddlefish permit separate.

Buy License Online — Oklahoma

Species Regulations

Striped Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day, only one may be 20 inches or longer
Size Limit:No minimum length limit

In the Lake Texoma area, anglers are allowed to keep two striped bass over 20 inches.

Catfish
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:15 per day, only one over 30 inches
Size Limit:No minimum length limit

Some lakes may have specific regulations; consult the Oklahoma Fishing Guide.

Bluegill
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:No limit
Size Limit:No size limit
Hybrid Striped Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:Only one may be longer than 20 inches
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