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San Juan Bautista, CA Fishing Trip — May

Your San Juan Bautista, CA Fishing Trip

May2 peopleFamily Trip
High 72°F / Low 49°F0" rain · 0 rainy daysGreat weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

What’s Biting in May

BluegillExcellent
Bluegill
Float Fishing · Fly Fishing
Channel CatfishExcellent
Channel Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Jug Fishing
Largemouth BassExcellent
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
Hybrid Striped BassExcellent
Hybrid Striped Bass
Various

May Weather in San Juan Bautista

72°F
Avg High
49°F
Avg Low
0"
Rainfall
0
Rainy Days

Great weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

17 Guides Near San Juan Bautista

No guides are based in San Juan Bautista, but these guides operate nearby.

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Chris' Fishing and Whale Watching - Chris' Fishing and Whale Watching
Chris' Fishing and Whale Watching

Chris' Fishing and Whale Watching

4.6(830)Top Rated

Year round whale watching in Monterey, CA. Trips leave at 10:00am and 1:30pm daily. Annual pass is available. Whale spotted daily all year long!

Monterey, California
J & M Sportfishing - J & M Sportfishing
J & M Sportfishing

J & M Sportfishing

4.6(224)Top Rated

Welcome to J&M Sport Fishing in beautiful Monterey, California. We offer fishing charters that depart from Monterey Old Fisherman's Wharf.

Monterey, California
Santa Cruz Charters - Santa Cruz Charters
Santa Cruz Charters

Santa Cruz Charters

4.8(120)Top Rated
Santa Cruz, California
Stagnaro Charter Boats - Stagnaro Charter Boats
Stagnaro Charter Boats

Stagnaro Charter Boats

4.6(141)Top Rated
Santa Cruz, California
Santa Cruz Coastal Charters - Santa Cruz Coastal Charters
Santa Cruz Coastal Charters

Santa Cruz Coastal Charters

5(78)Top Rated

Santa Cruz and Monterey Bay California BEST Fishing Charter Tour! Join Captain Rodney and crew for daily personalized fishing and wildlife viewing cruises great for all ages and experience levels.

Santa Cruz, California
Stagnaro Charters - ,
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Stagnaro Charters

4.5(78)Top Rated
inshore
Santa Cruz, California
Barbarossa Fishing Charters - Barbarossa Fishing Charters
Barbarossa Fishing Charters

Barbarossa Fishing Charters

4.9(32)Top Rated
Santa Cruz, California
Last Meal Sportfishing - Last Meal Sportfishing
Last Meal Sportfishing

Last Meal Sportfishing

4.7(27)Top Rated

Join us at last meal sportfishing . A private fishing charter out of moss landing. We offer Private Fishing and whale watching

Moss Landing, California
Tied and True Fishing Guide and Charters - Tied and True Fishing Guide and Charters
Tied and True Fishing Guide and Charters

Tied and True Fishing Guide and Charters

5(18)Top Rated
Santa Cruz, California
Cod Mountain Fish - Cod Mountain Fish
Cod Mountain Fish

Cod Mountain Fish

5(10)Top Rated

Experience the best fishing charters in Santa Cruz, CA with Cod Mountain Fish Co. Book your adventure today!

inshoreCod
Santa Cruz, California
The Big Anchovy - The Big Anchovy
The Big Anchovy

The Big Anchovy

5(7)Top Rated
Santa Cruz, California
Waypoint Sport Fishing - Waypoint Sport Fishing
Waypoint Sport Fishing

Waypoint Sport Fishing

5(7)Top Rated

The top of the line sportfishing charter out of Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz, California
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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's Biting By Month

Peak

Bluegill

freshwater
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F
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A
M
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J
A
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O
N
D

Channel Catfish

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
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J
A
S
O
N
D

Also Consider Fishing In...

Santa Cruz12 guides · 27 miHalf Moon Bay6 guides · 69 miMonterey3 guides · 26 miMoss Landing2 guides · 14 mi

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.

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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.

Channel Catfish
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.

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