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Huntington Beach, CA Fishing Trip — May

Your Huntington Beach, CA Fishing Trip

May2 peopleFamily Trip
High 72°F / Low 58°F0.1" rain · 1 rainy daysGreat weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

What’s Biting in May

7 species
Bluefin TunaExcellent
Bluefin Tuna
Various
HalibutExcellent
Halibut
Bottom Fishing · Trolling
YellowtailExcellent
Yellowtail
Trolling · Live Bait
RockfishExcellent
Rockfish
Various
Calico BassExcellent
Calico Bass
Casting · Jigging
BarracudaExcellent
Barracuda
Trolling · Casting
White SeabassGood
White Seabass
Live Bait · Jigging

May Weather in Huntington Beach

72°F
Avg High
58°F
Avg Low
0.1"
Rainfall
1
Rainy Days

Great weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

6 Guides Matched

Deepsea-fishing - Deepsea-fishing
Deepsea-fishing

Deepsea-fishing

5(186)Top Rated

Book Direct Here! - Fishing charters in Huntington Beach, and Long Beach, CA. Take your group on a Deep Sea Fishing adventure with Captain Woody.

Huntington Beach, California
American Sea Fishing | Surf Fishing Trips, Beach Guiding Services, Surf Fishing Lessons, Tuitions, Coaching, Courses & Tackle - American Sea Fishing | Surf Fishing Trips, Beach Guiding Services, Surf Fishing Lessons, Tuitions, Coaching, Courses & Tackle
American Sea Fishing | Surf Fishing Trips, Beach Guiding Services, Surf Fishing Lessons, Tuitions, Coaching, Courses & Tackle

American Sea Fishing | Surf Fishing Trips, Beach Guiding Services, Surf Fishing Lessons, Tuitions, Coaching, Courses & Tackle

5(16)Top Rated

Buy top-quality, USA-made Corbina Fishing Rigs and Tackle for Light Line Surf Fishing including Starter Kits, Sinkers, Leaders, Hooks for California Corbina Fishing

Huntington Beach, California
Southern California Fishing Boat Charters - Breakaway Sportfishing - Southern California Fishing Boat Charters - Breakaway Sportfishing
Southern California Fishing Boat Charters - Breakaway Sportfishing

Southern California Fishing Boat Charters - Breakaway Sportfishing

5(12)Top Rated

Book your charter with us! We do all kinds of trips on our 44' Pacifica and 37' Topaz! (714) 893-7743 or [email protected].

Huntington Beach, California
Freshbait Sportfishing 6 Pack charter - Freshbait Sportfishing 6 Pack charter
Freshbait Sportfishing 6 Pack charter

Freshbait Sportfishing 6 Pack charter

5(7)Top Rated

Fresh Bait sportfishing classes to develop skills with fishing and catching tuna, fresh fish in Newport Beach area

Tuna
Huntington Beach, California
SaltyFly Guide Service - SaltyFly Guide Service
SaltyFly Guide Service

SaltyFly Guide Service

5(5)Top Rated

Flyfishing the saltwater in Southern California.Catalina Island is considered the premium location for a variety of species sitting only twenty miles offshore from one of the largest cities in the world LA.Come and experience the great fishing and beautiful waters of Catalina Island.

Huntington Beach, California
Epic Pacific Charters - Epic Pacific Charters
Epic Pacific Charters

Epic Pacific Charters

3.7(3)

Epic Pacific Charters offers Private Fishing Charters, Luxury Cruises, Whale Watching, Snorkeling & Diving. San Diego, Newport Beach, Cabo San Lucas, Puerto Vallarta

inshore
Huntington Beach, 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 / 2

Bluefin Tuna

Various
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

White Seabass

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

Yellowtail

saltwater
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

Bluefin Tuna
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:2 per day
Size Limit:No size limit

Regulations may change in-season based on quotas; check current regulations booklet for updates.

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.

Yellowtail
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:24-inch minimum fork length

Regulations may vary by location; check current regulations booklet.

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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