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Santa Barbara, CA Fishing Trip — May

Your Santa Barbara, CA Fishing Trip

May2 peopleFamily Trip
High 76°F / Low 54°F0.2" rain · 2 rainy daysGreat weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

What’s Biting in May

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

May Weather in Santa Barbara

76°F
Avg High
54°F
Avg Low
0.2"
Rainfall
2
Rainy Days

Great weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

4 Guides Matched

Santa Barbara Sportfishing Charters - Santa Barbara Sportfishing Charters
Santa Barbara Sportfishing Charters

Santa Barbara Sportfishing Charters

5(71)Top Rated

Are you looking for the best sportfishing charter in Santa Barbara? Look no further. Capt. Tony will give you a fishing adventure you and your friends/family will talk about for years.

Santa Barbara, California
Stardust Sportfishing - Stardust Sportfishing
Stardust Sportfishing

Stardust Sportfishing

4.8(85)Top Rated

Proudly serving the Central Coast, Southern California, Santa Barbara, Ventura, Oxnard, San luis Obispo, Avila, Morro Bay, Carpinteria, Goleta, Ojai, Los Angeles

Santa Barbara, California
Santa Barbara Landing - Santa Barbara Landing
Santa Barbara Landing

Santa Barbara Landing

4.6(12)Top Rated
Santa Barbara, California
Santa Barbara Sea Charters - Santa Barbara Sea Charters
Santa Barbara Sea Charters

Santa Barbara Sea Charters

5(3)Top Rated

Sport Fishing in Santa Barbarbara Experienced to Amateurs Sightseeing Tours Whale Watching SUP Freediving Hourly 1/2, 3/4, Full, Overnight Capt Jim 805-896-0541

inshore
Santa Barbara, 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

Calico Bass

saltwater
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

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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.

Calico Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:14-inch minimum total length

Regulations may vary by location; check current regulations booklet.

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.

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