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Baileys Harbor, WI Fishing Trip — May

Your Baileys Harbor, WI Fishing Trip

May2 peopleFamily Trip
High 59°F / Low 45°F2" rain · 7 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

What’s Biting in May

8 species
SteelheadExcellent
Steelhead
Various
Smallmouth BassExcellent
Smallmouth Bass
Casting · Fly Fishing
Northern PikeExcellent
Northern Pike
Various
Chinook SalmonExcellent
Chinook Salmon
Trolling · Fly Fishing
WalleyeExcellent
Walleye
Various
PerchExcellent
Perch
Jigging · Live Bait
Coho SalmonGood
Coho Salmon
Various
Lake TroutGood
Lake Trout
Various

May Weather in Baileys Harbor

59°F
Avg High
45°F
Avg Low
2"
Rainfall
7
Rainy Days

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

4 Guides Matched

Silver Strike Fishing - Silver Strike Fishing
Silver Strike Fishing

Silver Strike Fishing

4.7(49)Top Rated

Salmon, Small Mouth Bass and Walleye fishing opportunities are abundant throughout the year. Fishing opportunities are plentiful in Door County and Silver Strike Fishing can help put you on a wide variety of species. Contact us today to book a trip today! Join Silver Strike Fishing on the waters of Wisconsin and make memories that

Largemouth BassSalmonWalleye
Baileys Harbor, Wisconsin
Late Eyes Sport Fishing Guide Service LLC - Late Eyes Sport Fishing Guide Service LLC
Late Eyes Sport Fishing Guide Service LLC

Late Eyes Sport Fishing Guide Service LLC

4.8(43)Top Rated

Door County's fishing guide for charter fishing, sport fishing, trophy fishing, and ice fishing. Schedule your Door County fishing trip today. Half day, full day, and night fishing available.

Baileys Harbor, Wisconsin
Halcyon Fishing Adventures - Halcyon Fishing Adventures
Halcyon Fishing Adventures

Halcyon Fishing Adventures

5(8)Top Rated
Baileys Harbor, Wisconsin
First Choice Charter Fishing - First Choice Charter Fishing
First Choice Charter Fishing

First Choice Charter Fishing

5(1)Top Rated

Experience the best guided fishing on Lake Michigan in Door County. First Choice provides charter fishing trips for salmon, steelhead, ice fishing, and more.

SalmonSteelhead
Baileys Harbor, Wisconsin

Prepare for Your Trip

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$910
Estimated total for 2 people
$455
per person
Charter $500
Tip $100
Licenses $60
Food $100
Lodging $150
Find Hotels
Baileys Harbor from ~$150/night
Rent a Car
Pickup in Baileys Harbor

Estimates based on local charter rates and averages. Contact guides for exact pricing.

Things to Do in Baileys Harbor

Activities for your non-fishing days

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What's Biting By Month

Peak
1 / 2

Coho Salmon

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

Steelhead

Various
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

Northern Pike

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

Wisconsin Fishing License

License Cost
Resident$20
Non-Resident$50
Requirements

Required for ages 16+. Inland trout stamp and Great Lakes stamp available additionally.

Buy License Online — Wisconsin

Species Regulations

Steelhead
Season:Varies by waterbody
Bag Limit:Varies by waterbody
Size Limit:Varies by waterbody

Regulations vary greatly depending on the specific lake or tributary. Consult the Wisconsin DNR regulations pamphlet for specific waterbody rules, especially regarding tributaries to Lake Michigan.

Smallmouth Bass
Season:May 4, 2024 - March 2, 2025 for catch and release only. Harvest season opens June 15, 2024.
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:14-inch minimum

Some waters may have special regulations; consult the Wisconsin DNR regulations pamphlet.

Northern Pike
Season:May 4, 2024 - March 2, 2025
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:26-inch minimum

Some waters may have special regulations; consult the Wisconsin DNR regulations pamphlet.

Chinook Salmon
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day in total with other salmon (see notes)
Size Limit:No size limit

The 5 fish bag limit is a combined total for Chinook, Coho, Pink, and Atlantic Salmon, only 3 can be Chinook Salmon. Some tributaries have seasonal closures.

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