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Columbia, SD Fishing Trip — May

Your Columbia, SD Fishing Trip

May2 peopleFamily Trip
High 69°F / Low 48°F3.8" rain · 8 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

What’s Biting in May

5 species
Flathead CatfishExcellent
Flathead Catfish
Various
Hybrid Striped BassExcellent
Hybrid Striped Bass
Various
Channel CatfishExcellent
Channel Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Jug Fishing
White BassExcellent
White Bass
Various
Largemouth BassExcellent
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting

May Weather in Columbia

69°F
Avg High
48°F
Avg Low
3.8"
Rainfall
8
Rainy Days

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

4 Guides Near Columbia

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

OnlyFins Guided Fishing Tours - OnlyFins Guided Fishing Tours
OnlyFins Guided Fishing Tours

OnlyFins Guided Fishing Tours

5(13)Top Rated
Bristol, South Dakota
Waubay Lake Guide Service - Waubay Lake Guide Service
Waubay Lake Guide Service

Waubay Lake Guide Service

4.4(7)
Webster, South Dakota
Fish Hunter Guide Service - Fish Hunter Guide Service
Fish Hunter Guide Service

Fish Hunter Guide Service

5(1)Top Rated
inshore
Lake City, South Dakota
Rush Lake Outdoors - Rush Lake Outdoors
Rush Lake Outdoors

Rush Lake Outdoors

5(1)Top Rated

Rush Lake Outdoors offers some of the best guided walleye fishing in the Midwest. We also offer self guided and guided pheasant and duck hunts.

Walleye
Webster, South Dakota
$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
1 / 2

Flathead Catfish

Various
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

Channel Catfish

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

White Bass

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

Also Consider Fishing In...

Webster2 guides · 46 mi

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

South Dakota Fishing License

License Cost
Resident$28
Non-Resident$79
Requirements

Required for ages 16+. Covers all inland and boundary waters. Paddlefish tag separate.

Buy License Online — South Dakota

Species Regulations

Flathead Catfish
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:No size limit
Channel Catfish
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:No limit
Size Limit:No size limit
White Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:No limit
Size Limit:No size limit
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