Grant-Valkaria, FL Fishing Trip — May

Your Grant-Valkaria, FL Fishing Trip

May2 peopleFamily Trip
High 85°F / Low 72°F6.1" rain · 16 rainy daysHot weather — bring sunscreen, a hat, and plenty of water.

What’s Biting in May

SheepsheadExcellent
Sheepshead
Various
Speckled TroutExcellent
Speckled Trout
Drift Fishing · Fly Fishing

May Weather in Grant-Valkaria

85°F
Avg High
72°F
Avg Low
6.1"
Rainfall
16
Rainy Days

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

2 in Grant-Valkaria + 124 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 inshore 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

Sheepshead
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:8 per person
Size Limit:12-inch minimum total length

No more than two sheepshead exceeding 16 inches total length may be harvested per person, per day. This species is included in the FWC's saltwater recreational creel limit of no more than 50 fish per person per trip.

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.

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