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Atlantic Beach, FL Fishing Trip — May

Your Atlantic Beach, FL Fishing Trip

May2 peopleFamily Trip
High 88°F / Low 70°F3.2" rain · 11 rainy daysHot weather — bring sunscreen, a hat, and plenty of water.

What’s Biting in May

8 species
TarponExcellent
Tarpon
Various
SailfishExcellent
Sailfish
Various
SnookExcellent
Snook
Various
Mahi MahiExcellent
Mahi Mahi
Various
King MackerelExcellent
King Mackerel
Various
Blackfin TunaExcellent
Blackfin Tuna
Various
Red SnapperExcellent
Red Snapper
Various
WahooExcellent
Wahoo
Various

May Weather in Atlantic Beach

88°F
Avg High
70°F
Avg Low
3.2"
Rainfall
11
Rainy Days

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

6 Guides Matched

Team Buck Rogers Fishing Charters - Team Buck Rogers Fishing Charters
Team Buck Rogers Fishing Charters

Team Buck Rogers Fishing Charters

5(520)Top Rated

Jacksonville Deep Sea Fishing Charters from 4hrs up to 12hrs. In business for 17 years. Call us today for a Deep Sea Experience! 904-362-0609

Atlantic Beach, Florida
Majesty Deep Sea Fishing - Majesty Deep Sea Fishing
Majesty Deep Sea Fishing

Majesty Deep Sea Fishing

4.6(352)Top Rated
Atlantic Beach, Florida
Northeast Florida Fishing Charters - Northeast Florida Fishing Charters
Northeast Florida Fishing Charters

Northeast Florida Fishing Charters

5(114)Top Rated

Welcome to Northeast Florida Fishing Charters based out of Jacksonville Florida. Come experience one of Jacksonville Florida's finest Fishing Charter services.

Atlantic Beach, Florida
Fish Hunter Charters - Fish Hunter Charters
Fish Hunter Charters

Fish Hunter Charters

4.9(64)Top Rated

Explore the St. Johns River and Atlantic Ocean with our fishing charters in Jacksonville, FL. We know the ideal locations for fishing in North Florida.

Atlantic Beach, Florida
Hooker Charters & Guide Service - Hooker Charters & Guide Service
Hooker Charters & Guide Service

Hooker Charters & Guide Service

4.4(18)

Experience thrilling fishing trips with Hooker Charters. Target Mahi Mahi, Cobia & more. Book your adventure today!

CobiaMahi Mahi
Atlantic Beach, Florida
Reel Joy Fishing Charters - Reel Joy Fishing Charters
Reel Joy Fishing Charters

Reel Joy Fishing Charters

5(7)Top Rated
Atlantic Beach, Florida

Prepare for Your Trip

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$910
Estimated total for 2 people
$455
per person
Charter $500
Tip $100
Licenses $60
Food $100
Lodging $150
Find Hotels
Atlantic Beach from ~$150/night
Rent a Car
Pickup in Atlantic Beach

Estimates based on local charter rates and averages. Contact guides for exact pricing.

Things to Do in Atlantic Beach

Activities for your non-fishing days

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What's Biting By Month

Peak
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Tarpon

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

Sailfish

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

Snook

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

Mahi Mahi

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

Florida Fishing License

License Cost
Resident$17
Non-Resident$47
Requirements

Required for ages 16-65. Freshwater and saltwater licenses sold separately. Charter trips often include license.

Buy License Online — Florida

Species Regulations

Tarpon
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:Catch-and-release only, except for harvest with a Tarpon tag
Size Limit:Must possess a Tarpon tag to harvest

Tarpon tags are obtained through a lottery or purchase for certain circumstances. There are gear restrictions; use of treble hooks to harvest tarpon is prohibited.

Sailfish
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:1 per person
Size Limit:No size limit

Prohibited to possess or land sailfish in Atlantic coastal waters north of the St. Lucie Inlet.

Snook
Season:March 1 – April 30 and September 1 – December 14
Bag Limit:1 per person
Size Limit:28-32 inch slot limit

Must have a snook permit and saltwater fishing license. Harvest is only allowed during specific open seasons.

Mahi Mahi
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per person per day or 30 per vessel, whichever is less. Only 2 over 20 inches.
Size Limit:No size limit

Vessel limit does not apply to for-hire vessels.

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