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Dade City, FL Fishing Trip — May

Your Dade City, FL Fishing Trip

May2 peopleFamily Trip
High 89°F / Low 68°F6.3" rain · 14 rainy daysHot weather — bring sunscreen, a hat, and plenty of water.

What’s Biting in May

King MackerelExcellent
King Mackerel
Various
Speckled TroutExcellent
Speckled Trout
Drift Fishing · Fly Fishing
TarponExcellent
Tarpon
Various
Spanish MackerelExcellent
Spanish Mackerel
Casting · Trolling

May Weather in Dade City

89°F
Avg High
68°F
Avg Low
6.3"
Rainfall
14
Rainy Days

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

247 Guides Near Dade City

No guides are based in Dade City, but these guides operate nearby.

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Estuary Adventures charter service - Neil Cipolla
Claimed
From $450
Neil Cipolla

Estuary Adventures charter service

5(3)Top Rated

Exclusive charter company offering anything and everything on the water! Fishing, snorkeling manatee and dolphin tours, scalloping and everything in between! If we can't do what you need,we know somebody who can!

inshorenearshoreRedfishSpotted Seatrout
Homosassa, Florida
Up to 4
David Paycheck Fishing Guide Service - David Paycheck Fishing Guide Service
David Paycheck Fishing Guide Service

David Paycheck Fishing Guide Service

5(1192)Top Rated

With Over 1,600 - 5 star reviews! 600 - 5 star Google reviews! 375 - 5 star Guidesly reviews! 355 - 5 star Fishing Booker reviews! 325 - 5 star Tripadvisor Reviews! • Also rated #1 in Tours/Activities on Tripadvisor in Orlando!!! • Awarded Tripadvisor’s “2024 Travelers Choice Award” Which is awarded to the Top 10% of businesses on Tripadvisor!

Orlando, Florida
Bird's Underwater Manatee Dive Center - Bird's Underwater Manatee Dive Center
Bird's Underwater Manatee Dive Center

Bird's Underwater Manatee Dive Center

5(3391)Top Rated

Discover Crystal River with our clear kayak rentals. Wondering where to rent kayaks? We offer top-quality kayak rental services in Crystal River, FL for every adventure.

Crystal River, Florida
Tampa Fishing Charters, Inc. - Tampa Fishing Charters, Inc.
Tampa Fishing Charters, Inc.

Tampa Fishing Charters, Inc.

5(1529)Top Rated
Ruskin, Florida
Apollo Beach Fishing Charters - Apollo Beach Fishing Charters
Apollo Beach Fishing Charters

Apollo Beach Fishing Charters

5(750)Top Rated

Meet Captain Gavin O'Neal, an expert fishing guide in Tampa Bay. Learn about his passion for fishing, experience, and dedication to providing unforgettable charter adventures.

Ruskin, Florida
Stella Fishing Company - Stella Fishing Company
Stella Fishing Company

Stella Fishing Company

4.9(495)Top Rated

We Offer The Best in Clearwater Deep Sea Fishing Charter Boats in Tampa Florida and surrounding areas - Call Us Today at 877-740-082

Clearwater, Florida
Poseidon Fishing Charters - Poseidon Fishing Charters
Poseidon Fishing Charters

Poseidon Fishing Charters

4.9(1845)Top Rated

An experience you will remember for a lifetime. Best Charter in Tampa Bay, Poseidon Fishing Charters. Call Us Today! 863-245-6088

Ruskin, Florida
Rusty Bucket Baithouse and Charters - Rusty Bucket Baithouse and Charters
Rusty Bucket Baithouse and Charters

Rusty Bucket Baithouse and Charters

4.9(295)Top Rated
New Port Richey, Florida
Family Adventure Charters - Family Adventure Charters
Family Adventure Charters

Family Adventure Charters

4.8(689)Top Rated
Crystal River, Florida
Crystal River Guide Service - Crystal River Guide Service
Crystal River Guide Service

Crystal River Guide Service

5(234)Top Rated

Located in the heart of Crystal River we are providing guests with fishing and scalloping experiences that last a lifetime. Call 352-322-6660 Today!

Crystal River, Florida
Revolution Adventures - Revolution Adventures
Revolution Adventures

Revolution Adventures

4.7(1157)Top Rated

Revolution Adventures offers you and your party ATV and buggy driving, fishing and archery, clay shooting and more! It's the Best Off Road Experience.

Clermont, Florida
River Safaris - Homosassa Airboat Tours and Boat Rental - River Safaris - Homosassa Airboat Tours and Boat Rental
River Safaris - Homosassa Airboat Tours and Boat Rental

River Safaris - Homosassa Airboat Tours and Boat Rental

4.7(640)Top Rated

Airboat and Pontoon Boat Tours and Boat Rentals, Swim with Manatees, Manatee Tours on the Homosassa River at River Safaris in Homosassa Florida.

Homosassa, Florida
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$850
Estimated total for 2 people
$425
per person
Charter $450
Tip $90
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

King Mackerel

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Speckled Trout

saltwater
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Tarpon

Various
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Spanish Mackerel

saltwater
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What to Bring

your guide provides all fishing gear and bait. Here's what else you should bring:

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 / nearshore Fishing

  • Light rain jacket

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

King Mackerel
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:3 per person
Size Limit:24-inch fork length minimum
Speckled Trout
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per person north and west of the Suwannee River, 4 per person south and east of the Suwannee River
Size Limit:15-19 inch slot limit; only one trout over 19 inches may be kept per person

Certain areas may have different regulations. Check local regulations before fishing.

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.

Spanish Mackerel
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:15 per person
Size Limit:12-inch fork length minimum
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