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Berkeley, CA Fishing Trip — May

Your Berkeley, CA Fishing Trip

May2 peopleFamily Trip
High 73°F / Low 51°F0.2" rain · 1 rainy daysGreat weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

What’s Biting in May

BluegillExcellent
Bluegill
Float Fishing · Fly Fishing
Largemouth BassExcellent
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
Hybrid Striped BassExcellent
Hybrid Striped Bass
Various
Striped BassExcellent
Striped Bass
Trolling · Casting

May Weather in Berkeley

73°F
Avg High
51°F
Avg Low
0.2"
Rainfall
1
Rainy Days

Great weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

6 Guides Matched

Reel Addiction Sportfishing - Reel Addiction Sportfishing
Reel Addiction Sportfishing

Reel Addiction Sportfishing

5(125)Top Rated
Berkeley, California
Golden State Sportfishing - Golden State Sportfishing
Golden State Sportfishing

Golden State Sportfishing

5(98)Top Rated
Berkeley, California
Happy Hooker Sport Fishing - Happy Hooker Sport Fishing
Happy Hooker Sport Fishing

Happy Hooker Sport Fishing

4.6(96)Top Rated

9-18-2025 - Pacific Dream - We had a great day today aboard the Pacific Dream. Our 14 man charter landed limits of striped bass, including four crew fish, 2/3 limits of quality rockfish, and 10 nice Lingcod  For more information or reservations, please give us a...

LingcodStriped Bass
Berkeley, California
California Dawn Sportfishing - California Dawn Sportfishing
California Dawn Sportfishing

California Dawn Sportfishing

4.7(65)Top Rated

California Dawn is a 50-foot fiberglass sport fishing vessel, running out of Berkeley in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Berkeley, California
Fish Invader Sportfishing - Fish Invader Sportfishing
Fish Invader Sportfishing

Fish Invader Sportfishing

5(24)Top Rated

We are the place to catch fish! Whether we are in the Delta, Bay or Deep sea fishing our 2021 Custom Raider boat is built for your safety and comfort.

Berkeley, California
Gatherer Outfitters - Gatherer Outfitters
Gatherer Outfitters

Gatherer Outfitters

5Top Rated

Book your ticket on the Bay Area's premier Sports Fishing Charter

Berkeley, California
$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

Bluegill

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

Hybrid Striped Bass

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

Striped Bass

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

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California Fishing License

License Cost
Resident$54.00
Non-Resident$145.94
Requirements

Required for ages 16+. Ocean enhancement and report card stamps may be required.

Buy License Online — California

Species Regulations

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

Check specific regulations for the water body you intend to fish, as some locations may have specific limits.

Largemouth Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:12-inch minimum

Largemouth bass and Smallmouth bass count as one species group for the purposes of bag limits. Review specific water body regulations for exceptions.

Hybrid Striped Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:2 per day
Size Limit:No size limit

Check specific water body regulations for closures or special rules.

Striped Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:2 per day
Size Limit:18-inch minimum

Check specific regulations for the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta and other water bodies as special rules may apply.

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