Sheboygan, WI Fishing Trip — May

Your Sheboygan, WI Fishing Trip

May2 peopleFamily Trip
High 59°F / Low 44°F3.3" rain · 7 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

What’s Biting in May

8 species
Smallmouth BassExcellent
Smallmouth Bass
Casting · Fly Fishing
CrappieExcellent
Crappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing
Northern PikeExcellent
Northern Pike
Various
MuskieExcellent
Muskie
Casting · Trolling
WalleyeExcellent
Walleye
Various
Largemouth BassExcellent
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
CatfishExcellent
Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Jug Fishing
PerchExcellent
Perch
Jigging · Live Bait

May Weather in Sheboygan

59°F
Avg High
44°F
Avg Low
3.3"
Rainfall
7
Rainy Days

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

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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

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

Things to Do in Sheboygan

Activities for your non-fishing days

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

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.

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.

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.

Muskie
Season:Varies by zone; generally May to November
Bag Limit:1 per day
Size Limit:40-inch minimum; some waters have higher minimums

Specific regulations vary by water body; check the Wisconsin DNR regulations for the specific body of water you intend to fish.

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