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Salt Lake City, UT Fishing Trip — May

Your Salt Lake City, UT Fishing Trip

May2 peopleFamily Trip
High 76°F / Low 50°F2.2" rain · 8 rainy daysGreat weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

What’s Biting in May

8 species
Striped BassExcellent
Striped Bass
Trolling · Casting
Brown TroutExcellent
Brown Trout
Various
CatfishExcellent
Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Jug Fishing
Smallmouth BassExcellent
Smallmouth Bass
Casting · Fly Fishing
WalleyeExcellent
Walleye
Various
Rainbow TroutExcellent
Rainbow Trout
Various
Largemouth BassExcellent
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
CrappieExcellent
Crappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing

May Weather in Salt Lake City

76°F
Avg High
50°F
Avg Low
2.2"
Rainfall
8
Rainy Days

Great weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

3 Guides Matched

Mayfly Guide Service - Mayfly Guide Service
Mayfly Guide Service

Mayfly Guide Service

5(47)Top Rated

Park City's best fly fishing guide service. We fish throughout northeast Utah including the Provo river, Weber river and many others. All skill levels are welcome. Come fish with us!

Salt Lake City, Utah
Beehive Fishing Company - Beehive Fishing Company
Beehive Fishing Company

Beehive Fishing Company

5(3)Top Rated

Experience the finest fly fishing that the Green River, Park City, and Utah has to offer. We provide guided half day and full day trips on the Provo River, Weber River, Green River as well as other small streams throughout Utah and Southwestern Wyoming and offer up to date fishing reports and conditions for the rivers that we guide and fish.

Salt Lake City, Utah
Costa Rica Osa Travel Adventures - Costa Rica Osa Travel Adventures
Costa Rica Osa Travel Adventures

Costa Rica Osa Travel Adventures

Salt Lake City, Utah

boutique luxury travel to Costa Rica's Osa Peninsula, Specializing in Big Game Fishing

inshore
Salt Lake City, Utah
$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

Striped Bass

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

Brown Trout

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

Catfish

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

Smallmouth Bass

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

Also Consider Fishing In...

Park City4 guides · 22 miHeber City2 guides · 45 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

Utah Fishing License

License Cost
Resident$34
Non-Resident$75
Requirements

Required for ages 12+. Covers all state waters. Second rod permit available.

Buy License Online — Utah

Species Regulations

Striped Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:2 per day
Size Limit:Only one may be longer than 24 inches

Check specific water body regulations for consumption advisories.

Brown Trout
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:4 trout
Size Limit:No size limit

Bag limit is for all trout species combined. Special regulations apply on some waters; consult the Utah Fishing Guidebook.

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

Check specific water body regulations for any special rules or consumption advisories.

Smallmouth Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:6 per day
Size Limit:No size limit

In some waters, all smallmouth bass must be immediately released. Check the Utah Fishing Guidebook for specific waterbody regulations.

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