Hermosa Beach, CA Fishing Trip — May

Your Hermosa Beach, CA Fishing Trip

May2 peopleFamily Trip
High 70°F / Low 57°F0.1" rain · 1 rainy daysGreat weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

What’s Biting in May

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

May Weather in Hermosa Beach

70°F
Avg High
57°F
Avg Low
0.1"
Rainfall
1
Rainy Days

Great weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

55 Guides Near Hermosa Beach

No guides are based in Hermosa Beach, but these guides operate nearby.

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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.

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 offshore / freshwater Fishing

  • Rain jacket or windbreaker
  • Layered clothing (it gets cooler offshore)
  • Bug spray
  • Rain gear

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.

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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.

Chinook Salmon

Regulations vary widely by river and time of year; consult the current California Department of Fish and Wildlife regulations booklet for specific locations and seasons. Many rivers have specific gear restrictions and quota systems.

Steelhead
Season:Varies by river; check current regulations
Bag Limit:Varies by river; check current regulations
Size Limit:Varies by river; check current regulations

Regulations vary significantly by river system, including catch-and-release only sections and gear restrictions. A Steelhead Report Card is required in addition to a valid fishing license.

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.

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