Pottsboro, TX Fishing Trip — May

Your Pottsboro, TX Fishing Trip

May2 peopleFamily Trip
High 80°F / Low 64°F7.8" rain · 10 rainy daysGreat weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

What’s Biting in May

5 species
White BassExcellent
White Bass
Various
Striped BassExcellent
Striped Bass
Trolling · Casting
Largemouth BassExcellent
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
CrappieExcellent
Crappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing
CarpExcellent
Carp
Bottom Fishing · Fly Fishing

May Weather in Pottsboro

80°F
Avg High
64°F
Avg Low
7.8"
Rainfall
10
Rainy Days

Great weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

11 Guides Matched

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)
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 Pottsboro

Activities for your non-fishing days

Texas Fishing License

License Cost
Resident$30
Non-Resident$58
Requirements

Required for ages 17+. Freshwater and saltwater packages available. Red drum tag separate.

Buy License Online — Texas

Species Regulations

White Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:25 per day
Size Limit:No size limit
Striped Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:18-inch minimum

Only two striped bass 30 inches or greater may be retained. Special regulations may apply on certain water bodies.

Largemouth Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:14-inch minimum

Special regulations apply on some trophy bass lakes, including Lake Fork and Sam Rayburn Reservoir.

Crappie
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:25 per day
Size Limit:10-inch minimum
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