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Shafter, CA Fishing Trip — May

Your Shafter, CA Fishing Trip

May2 peopleFamily Trip
High 89°F / Low 60°F0.3" rain · 1 rainy daysHot weather — bring sunscreen, a hat, and plenty of water.

What’s Biting in May

5 species
Channel CatfishExcellent
Channel Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Jug Fishing
CrappieExcellent
Crappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing
Largemouth BassExcellent
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
BluegillExcellent
Bluegill
Float Fishing · Fly Fishing
Spotted BassExcellent
Spotted Bass
Casting · Jigging

May Weather in Shafter

89°F
Avg High
60°F
Avg Low
0.3"
Rainfall
1
Rainy Days

Hot weather — bring sunscreen, a hat, and plenty of water.

25 Guides Near Shafter

No guides are based in Shafter, but these guides operate nearby.

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Channel Islands Sportfishing - Channel Islands Sportfishing
Channel Islands Sportfishing

Channel Islands Sportfishing

4.6(806)Top Rated

Channel Islands Sportfishing offers daily fishing trips. Whale watching, private charters, harbor cruises. Fish for World Class fish. California Deep Sea Fishing Charters

Oxnard, California
Ventura Harbor Sportfishing - Ventura Harbor Sportfishing
Ventura Harbor Sportfishing

Ventura Harbor Sportfishing

4.6(249)Top Rated

Deep sea sportfishing from Ventura California. Catch bass, rockfish, tuna, yellowtail, sheephead, whitefish, rockfish, and more, on modern Sport boats.

Largemouth BassStriped BassTuna
Ventura, California
Morro Bay Landing - Morro Bay Landing
Morro Bay Landing

Morro Bay Landing

4.5(267)Top Rated

Welcome to Morro Bay Landing. Book one of our premier central coast ocean excursions for sportfishing, whale watching, and cruises.

Morro Bay, California
Virg's Landing, Fishing Charters, Tackle Store & Marine Center - Virg's Landing, Fishing Charters, Tackle Store & Marine Center
Virg's Landing, Fishing Charters, Tackle Store & Marine Center

Virg's Landing, Fishing Charters, Tackle Store & Marine Center

4.3(322)

Since 1954, Virg's Landing has been setting the standard for quality sportfishing and other excursions in Morro Bay!

Morro Bay, California
Patriot Sportfishing - Patriot Sportfishing
Patriot Sportfishing

Patriot Sportfishing

4.3(252)

One price fits all - adults and children

Avila Beach, California
Hook's Landing - Hook's Landing
Hook's Landing

Hook's Landing

4.4(163)
Oxnard, California
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
Black Pearl Sportfishing - Black Pearl Sportfishing
Black Pearl Sportfishing

Black Pearl Sportfishing

4.9(72)Top Rated
Morro Bay, California
Pacific-charters - Pacific-charters
Pacific-charters

Pacific-charters

4.8(69)Top Rated
Morro Bay, California
Ojai Angler Fishing Guide Service - Ojai Angler Fishing Guide Service
Ojai Angler Fishing Guide Service

Ojai Angler Fishing Guide Service

4.9(59)Top Rated

Ojai Angler Fishing in Ventura, CA offers professional fishing guide services in the Lake Casitas Recreation Area. Whether you are a traveler or live in the local community and looking for some freshwater fishing, we are here to assist you. Get in touch with us for more information.

Ventura, California
Mirage Sportfishing - Mirage Sportfishing
Mirage Sportfishing

Mirage Sportfishing

4.6(33)Top Rated
Oxnard, 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
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Channel Catfish

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

Crappie

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

Bluegill

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

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

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.

Crappie
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:25 per day
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.

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.

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