Carrabelle, FL Fishing Trip — May
Your Carrabelle, FL Fishing Trip
May2 peopleFamily Trip
High 83°F / Low 69°F4.6" rain · 12 rainy daysGreat weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.
What’s Biting in May
8 species
ExcellentTarpon
Various
ExcellentSailfish
Various
ExcellentKing Mackerel
Various
ExcellentMahi Mahi
Various
ExcellentSnook
Various
ExcellentWahoo
Various
ExcellentBlackfin Tuna
Various
ExcellentRed Snapper
Various
May Weather in Carrabelle
83°F
Avg High
69°F
Avg Low
4.6"
Rainfall
12
Rainy Days
Great weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.
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For the Season
$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.
Things to Do in Carrabelle
Activities for your non-fishing days
What's Biting By Month
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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.
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.
King Mackerel
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:3 per person
Size Limit:24-inch fork length minimum
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.