Tyler, TX Fishing Trip — May

Your Tyler, TX Fishing Trip

May2 peopleFamily Trip
High 82°F / Low 65°F5.7" rain · 13 rainy daysGreat weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

What’s Biting in May

25 species
Striped BassExcellent
Striped Bass
Trolling · Casting
CrappieExcellent
Crappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing
Spotted BassExcellent
Spotted Bass
Casting · Jigging
Smallmouth BassExcellent
Smallmouth Bass
Casting · Fly Fishing
CatfishExcellent
Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Jug Fishing
Guadalupe BassExcellent
Guadalupe Bass
Various
TilapiaExcellent
Tilapia
Various
Largemouth BassExcellent
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
BluegillExcellent
Bluegill
Float Fishing · Fly Fishing
Shortnose GarExcellent
Shortnose Gar
Various
White CrappieExcellent
White Crappie
Various
White PerchExcellent
White Perch
Various
Yellow BassExcellent
Yellow Bass
Various
BowfinExcellent
Bowfin
Various
Redear SunfishExcellent
Redear Sunfish
Various
Redfin PickerelExcellent
Redfin Pickerel
Various
Rock BassExcellent
Rock Bass
Various
Freshwater DrumExcellent
Freshwater Drum
Various
Green SunfishExcellent
Green Sunfish
Various
Hybrid Striped BassExcellent
Hybrid Striped Bass
Various
Black CrappieExcellent
Black Crappie
Various
Chain PickerelExcellent
Chain Pickerel
Various
White BassExcellent
White Bass
Various
Redbreast SunfishExcellent
Redbreast Sunfish
Various
Longnose GarGood
Longnose Gar
Various

May Weather in Tyler

82°F
Avg High
65°F
Avg Low
5.7"
Rainfall
13
Rainy Days

Great weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

1 in Tyler + 28 Nearby

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$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 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

Texas Fishing License

License Cost
Resident$30
Non-Resident$58
Requirements

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

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Species Regulations

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.

Crappie
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:25 per day
Size Limit:10-inch minimum
Spotted Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:14-inch minimum

Spotted bass are considered a black bass and are included in the black bass aggregate limit.

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

In the portion of the Devils River lying within Val Verde County, the bag limit is 1 smallmouth bass per day.

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