Welch, OK Fishing Trip — May

Your Welch, OK Fishing Trip

May2 peopleFamily Trip
High 74°F / Low 56°F6.1" rain · 12 rainy daysGreat weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

What’s Biting in May

5 species
Striped BassExcellent
Striped Bass
Trolling · Casting
Hybrid Striped BassExcellent
Hybrid Striped Bass
Various
Largemouth BassExcellent
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
CrappieExcellent
Crappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing
Blue CatfishExcellent
Blue Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Drift Fishing

May Weather in Welch

74°F
Avg High
56°F
Avg Low
6.1"
Rainfall
12
Rainy Days

Great weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

6 Guides Near Welch

No guides are based in Welch, 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.

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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 Fishing

  • 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.

Hybrid Striped Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:Only one may be longer than 20 inches
Largemouth Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:6 per day
Size Limit:14-inch minimum

Special regulations may apply on specific lakes and areas; consult the current Oklahoma Fishing Guide.

Crappie
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:15 per day
Size Limit:10-inch minimum

Some lakes may have different size or bag limits; check local regulations.

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