Clewiston, FL Fishing Trip — May

Your Clewiston, FL Fishing Trip

May2 peopleFamily Trip
High 87°F / Low 72°F5.9" rain · 16 rainy daysHot weather — bring sunscreen, a hat, and plenty of water.

What’s Biting in May

8 species
Striped BassExcellent
Striped Bass
Trolling · Casting
Smallmouth BassExcellent
Smallmouth Bass
Casting · Fly Fishing
BluegillExcellent
Bluegill
Float Fishing · Fly Fishing
Spotted BassExcellent
Spotted Bass
Casting · Jigging
CatfishExcellent
Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Jug Fishing
White BassExcellent
White Bass
Various
CrappieExcellent
Crappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing
Largemouth BassExcellent
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting

May Weather in Clewiston

87°F
Avg High
72°F
Avg Low
5.9"
Rainfall
16
Rainy Days

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

2 in Clewiston + 17 Nearby

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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 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 freshwater Fishing

  • Bug spray
  • Rain gear

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.

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Species Regulations

Striped Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:3 per day
Size Limit:18-inch minimum

Only one can be longer than 24 inches. This regulation applies to sunshine bass and white bass as well, in any combination.

Smallmouth Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:No size limit

Part of the 5-fish aggregate bass limit. Smallmouth bass are rare in Florida, primarily found in the northwest panhandle.

Bluegill
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:No limit
Size Limit:No size limit
Spotted Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:No size limit

Part of the 5-fish aggregate bass limit. Check for local regulations.

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