Haines City, FL Fishing Trip — May
Your Haines City, FL Fishing Trip
May2 peopleFamily Trip
High 89°F / Low 71°F7.2" rain · 17 rainy daysHot weather — bring sunscreen, a hat, and plenty of water.
What’s Biting in May
ExcellentSpanish Mackerel
Casting · Trolling
ExcellentSpeckled Trout
Drift Fishing · Fly Fishing
ExcellentSheepshead
Various
May Weather in Haines City
89°F
Avg High
71°F
Avg Low
7.2"
Rainfall
17
Rainy Days
Hot weather — bring sunscreen, a hat, and plenty of water.
1 in Haines City + 43 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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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.
Species Regulations
Spanish Mackerel
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:15 per person
Size Limit:12-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.
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.