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Eureka, CA Fishing Trip — May

Your Eureka, CA Fishing Trip

May2 peopleFamily Trip
High 58°F / Low 47°F1" rain · 4 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

What’s Biting in May

9 species
Striped BassExcellent
Striped Bass
Trolling · Casting
HalibutExcellent
Halibut
Bottom Fishing · Trolling
LingcodExcellent
Lingcod
Various
RockfishExcellent
Rockfish
Various
SteelheadExcellent
Steelhead
Various
Chinook SalmonExcellent
Chinook Salmon
Trolling · Fly Fishing
Coho SalmonGood
Coho Salmon
Various
Dungeness CrabGood
Dungeness Crab
Crab Traps · Ring Nets
Green SturgeonGood
Green Sturgeon
Various

May Weather in Eureka

58°F
Avg High
47°F
Avg Low
1"
Rainfall
4
Rainy Days

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

8 Guides Matched

707 Sportfishing - 707 Sportfishing
707 Sportfishing

707 Sportfishing

5(21)Top Rated

707 Sportfishing offers Pacific Ocean Charters, based out of Eureka, CA. Single Species and Multi-Species charters, and Eco-Tours.

Eureka, California
Northwind Charters Sportfishing - Eureka CA Fishing Charters - Northwind Charters Sportfishing - Eureka CA Fishing Charters
Northwind Charters Sportfishing - Eureka CA Fishing Charters

Northwind Charters Sportfishing - Eureka CA Fishing Charters

4.6(24)Top Rated

Discover Northwind Charters Sportfishing, a reputable locally-owned business in [location], led by husband and wife team Matt & Lisa Dallam. Experience the thrill of sportfishing with the experts.

Eureka, California
Green Water Fishing Advenutres Shellback - Green Water Fishing Advenutres Shellback
Green Water Fishing Advenutres Shellback

Green Water Fishing Advenutres Shellback

4.8(19)Top Rated

Green Water's Eureka Fishing offers world class angling opportunity's on Northern California's pristine Redwood Coast.

inshore
Eureka, California
Humboldt Sportfishing - Humboldt Sportfishing
Humboldt Sportfishing

Humboldt Sportfishing

5(10)Top Rated
Eureka, California
Coastline Fishing Charters - Coastline Fishing Charters
Coastline Fishing Charters

Coastline Fishing Charters

5(5)Top Rated

Top Eureka Fishing Charters California | Coastline Charters | Eureka Fishing Charters

inshore
Eureka, California
Full Throttle Sportfishing - Full Throttle Sportfishing
Full Throttle Sportfishing

Full Throttle Sportfishing

5(2)Top Rated

Full Throttle Sportfishing is the #1 Fishing Charter service in Humboldt, located in Eureka, California. We catch salmon, rockfish, and halibut.

HalibutSalmonStriped Bass
Eureka, California
Lost Coast Sport Fishing - Lost Coast Sport Fishing
Lost Coast Sport Fishing

Lost Coast Sport Fishing

5Top Rated

A passionate angler, Micah has made a lifestyle and career of pursuing the steelhead, salmon and trout found in west coast rivers

SalmonSpeckled TroutSteelhead
Eureka, California
Comet Fisheries - Comet Fisheries
Comet Fisheries

Comet Fisheries

5(1)Top Rated

North Coast River Adventures offers fishing for salmon and steelhead on the Smith, Klamath, Trinity, and Eel rivers with your fishing guide, Patrick Burns.

SalmonSteelhead
Eureka, 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
1 / 3

Striped Bass

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

Halibut

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

Coho Salmon

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

Lingcod

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

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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 inshore Fishing

  • Light rain jacket

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

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.

Halibut
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:3 per day
Size Limit:22-inch minimum total length

Specific area closures may apply; check current regulations before fishing. Gear restrictions may apply in certain areas.

Lingcod
Season:Varies by zone; check regulations
Bag Limit:2 per day
Size Limit:22-inch minimum total length

Regulations vary by management area; check specific regulations for the area you intend to fish. Some areas may be closed.

Rockfish
Season:Varies by zone; check regulations
Bag Limit:Varies by zone; check regulations
Size Limit:Varies by zone; check regulations

Regulations vary significantly by management area and species; check specific regulations for the area and species you intend to fish. There are sub-bag limits for certain rockfish species.

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