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Melrose, WI Fishing Trip — May

Your Melrose, WI Fishing Trip

May2 peopleFamily Trip
High 68°F / Low 46°F3" rain · 8 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

What’s Biting in May

CrappieExcellent
Crappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing
Smallmouth BassExcellent
Smallmouth Bass
Casting · Fly Fishing
Largemouth BassExcellent
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting

May Weather in Melrose

68°F
Avg High
46°F
Avg Low
3"
Rainfall
8
Rainy Days

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

12 Guides Near Melrose

No guides are based in Melrose, but these guides operate nearby.

Clement's Fishing Barge - Clement's Fishing Barge
Clement's Fishing Barge

Clement's Fishing Barge

4.5(100)Top Rated

Clements Fishing Barge specializes in places to fish with great fishing spots on the Mississippi River. Mississippi river fishing barges in Genoa.

Genoa, Wisconsin
Rutting Ridge Outfitter - Rutting Ridge Outfitter
Rutting Ridge Outfitter

Rutting Ridge Outfitter

4.5(30)Top Rated

Rutting Ridge Outfitters, located in Buffalo County Wisconsin offers trophy whitetail hunts and walleye fishing in the heart of Buffalo County, WI, along the Mississippi River and Lake Pepin.

freshwaterWalleye
Alma, Wisconsin
Mccormick's River Guide Service - Mccormick's River Guide Service
Mccormick's River Guide Service

Mccormick's River Guide Service

4.6(25)Top Rated
Onalaska, Wisconsin
Wisconsin Musky Guide Musky Marks Guide Service and Musky Lures - Wisconsin Musky Guide Musky Marks Guide Service and Musky Lures
Wisconsin Musky Guide Musky Marks Guide Service and Musky Lures

Wisconsin Musky Guide Musky Marks Guide Service and Musky Lures

4.6(22)Top Rated
Elroy, Wisconsin
Lazy River Guide Service - Lazy River Guide Service
Lazy River Guide Service

Lazy River Guide Service

5(12)Top Rated

Spend the day with Captain Mario on the Mighty Mississippi River fishing for walleye, sauger, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, catfish, northern pike, bluegill, perch, and crappies. Lazy River Guide Service brings you year-round fishing on open water or on the ice in the LaCrosse, Wisconsin area.

BluegillCatfishLargemouth Bass
La Crosse, Wisconsin
Strip & Rip Fly Fishing - Strip & Rip Fly Fishing
Strip & Rip Fly Fishing

Strip & Rip Fly Fishing

5(11)Top Rated

WISCONSIN MUSKY FISHING... Fly Fishing & Conventional Trips Available! HALF DAY (1 OR 2 ANGLERS, 5+ HOURS) $400.00   FULL DAY (1 OR 2 ANGLERS, 8+ HOURS) $500.00 Rods, reels, line, leaders, and flies/lures are provided. You are welcome to bring your own supplies if you want! make sure you let us know if you plan

Fall Creek, Wisconsin
Sampson’s River guiding - Sampson’s River guiding
Sampson’s River guiding

Sampson’s River guiding

5(10)Top Rated
La Crosse, Wisconsin
Scenic Bluffs Outfitters LLC - Scenic Bluffs Outfitters LLC
Scenic Bluffs Outfitters LLC

Scenic Bluffs Outfitters LLC

5(8)Top Rated

Wisconsin Hunting and Fishing Outfitter. Black bear, whitetail deer, turkey, duck, geese, and coyotes, Ice fishing and chartered boat fishing.

Camp Douglas, Wisconsin
Ecker's Backwater Adventures - Ecker's Backwater Adventures
Ecker's Backwater Adventures

Ecker's Backwater Adventures

5(6)Top Rated

Book your next fishing trip in Wisconsin with a seasoned Mississippi River Fishing Guide.

Buffalo City, Wisconsin
Blown Away Guide service - Blown Away Guide service
Blown Away Guide service

Blown Away Guide service

5(2)Top Rated
Trempealeau, Wisconsin
Sibert's Guide Service, LLC - Sibert's Guide Service, LLC
Sibert's Guide Service, LLC

Sibert's Guide Service, LLC

5(1)Top Rated

Contact Us! We are here to answer any questions that you have!

Tomah, Wisconsin
River Guiding Service - River Guiding Service
River Guiding Service

River Guiding Service

Alma, Wisconsin

freshwater
Alma, Wisconsin
$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

Crappie

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

Largemouth Bass

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

Also Consider Fishing In...

Wisconsin Rapids4 guides · 62 miAlma2 guides · 48 miLa Crosse2 guides · 24 miWisconsin Dells2 guides · 68 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 freshwater Fishing

  • Bug spray
  • Rain gear

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

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.

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.

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