Gainesville, FL Fishing Trip — May
Your Gainesville, FL Fishing Trip
May2 peopleFamily Trip
High 90°F / Low 68°F3" rain · 9 rainy daysHot weather — bring sunscreen, a hat, and plenty of water.
What’s Biting in May
May Weather in Gainesville
90°F
Avg High
68°F
Avg Low
3"
Rainfall
9
Rainy Days
Hot weather — bring sunscreen, a hat, and plenty of water.
1 in Gainesville + 17 Nearby
$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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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
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.
Flounder
Season:March 1 – October 15
Bag Limit:5 per person
Size Limit:14-inch minimum total length
The open season is March 1 – October 15. Harvest of flounder is prohibited from October 16 – the end of February.



