Bend, OR Fishing Trip — May

Your Bend, OR Fishing Trip

May2 peopleFamily Trip
High 66°F / Low 41°F1" rain · 5 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

What’s Biting in May

18 species
Striped BassExcellent
Striped Bass
Trolling · Casting
CatfishExcellent
Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Jug Fishing
Largemouth BassExcellent
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
Smallmouth BassExcellent
Smallmouth Bass
Casting · Fly Fishing
WalleyeExcellent
Walleye
Various
CrappieExcellent
Crappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing
Brown TroutExcellent
Brown Trout
Various
CiscoExcellent
Cisco
Various
SmeltExcellent
Smelt
Various
SteelheadExcellent
Steelhead
Various
Cutthroat TroutExcellent
Cutthroat Trout
Various
Brook TroutExcellent
Brook Trout
Various
Rainbow TroutExcellent
Rainbow Trout
Various
Lake WhitefishExcellent
Lake Whitefish
Various
Sand SeatroutExcellent
Sand Seatrout
Various
Mountain WhitefishGood
Mountain Whitefish
Various
Kokanee SalmonGood
Kokanee Salmon
Various
Atlantic SalmonGood
Atlantic Salmon
Various

May Weather in Bend

66°F
Avg High
41°F
Avg Low
1"
Rainfall
5
Rainy Days

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

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Prepare for Your Trip

Gear recommendations and packing list for your trip. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.

What to Bring

Check with your guide about gear. Here's a recommended packing list:

Sunscreen (SPF 50+)
Polarized sunglasses
Hat or visor
Weather-appropriate clothing
Non-marking shoes or deck shoes
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)
Waders (if not provided)
Wading boots
Bug spray
Bug spray
Rain gear
$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.

Things to Do in Bend

Activities for your non-fishing days

Oregon Fishing License

License Cost
Resident$44
Non-Resident$110.50
Requirements

Required for ages 12+. Combined angling license covers all waters. Tags required for salmon/steelhead.

Buy License Online — Oregon

Species Regulations

Striped Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:2 per day
Size Limit:24-inch minimum, only one may exceed 31 inches

Some areas may have specific closures or restrictions; check local regulations before fishing.

Catfish
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:25 per day
Size Limit:No size limit

Check the Oregon Sport Fishing Regulations for specific water body exceptions.

Largemouth Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:No more than one over 15 inches

Check the Oregon Sport Fishing Regulations for specific waterbody exceptions and regulations.

Smallmouth Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:No size limit

Check the Oregon Sport Fishing Regulations for specific waterbody restrictions, as some areas may have different limits or be catch-and-release only.

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