La Crosse, WI Fishing Trip — May
Your La Crosse, WI Fishing Trip
May2 peopleFamily Trip
High 68°F / Low 48°F2.3" rain · 8 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.
What’s Biting in May
ExcellentLargemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
ExcellentNorthern Pike
Various
ExcellentCrappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing
ExcellentSmallmouth Bass
Casting · Fly Fishing
May Weather in La Crosse
68°F
Avg High
48°F
Avg Low
2.3"
Rainfall
8
Rainy Days
Mild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.
2 in La Crosse + 7 Nearby
$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
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Wisconsin Fishing License
License Cost
Resident$20
Non-Resident$50
Requirements
Required for ages 16+. Inland trout stamp and Great Lakes stamp available additionally.
Species Regulations
Largemouth 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.
Crappie
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:25 per day
Size Limit:No size limit
Some waters may have special regulations; consult the Wisconsin DNR regulations pamphlet.
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.