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Hollywood, FL Fishing Trip — May

Your Hollywood, FL Fishing Trip

May2 peopleFamily Trip
High 88°F / Low 75°F4.1" rain · 13 rainy daysHot weather — bring sunscreen, a hat, and plenty of water.

What’s Biting in May

8 species
TarponExcellent
Tarpon
Various
Mahi MahiExcellent
Mahi Mahi
Various
SailfishExcellent
Sailfish
Various
King MackerelExcellent
King Mackerel
Various
SnookExcellent
Snook
Various
Red SnapperExcellent
Red Snapper
Various
WahooExcellent
Wahoo
Various
Blackfin TunaExcellent
Blackfin Tuna
Various

May Weather in Hollywood

88°F
Avg High
75°F
Avg Low
4.1"
Rainfall
13
Rainy Days

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

4 Guides Matched

Lady Pamela Ii - David Ide
David Ide

Lady Pamela Ii

4.4(1513)

Fort Lauderdale's Premier Deep Sea Sportfishing Trips & Hollywood Fishing Charters- Catch Sailfish, Tuna, Monster Sharks , Wahoo, Mahi and More.

offshoreTunaSailfish
Hollywood, Florida
Chasin Finz - Chasin Finz
Chasin Finz

Chasin Finz

4.6(154)Top Rated

Chasin Finz is a deep sea fishing charter located in Hollywood, FL. We are located minutes away from Fort Lauderdale, Miami and Boca Raton.

Hollywood, Florida
CGS Marine Charters - CGS Marine Charters
CGS Marine Charters

CGS Marine Charters

5(29)Top Rated

Boat Charters through South Florida and Bahamas. If you are looking for a unique way to celebrate a special event or corporate event, CGS Marine is the perfect.

Hollywood, Florida
frick and frack fishing inc - frick and frack fishing inc
frick and frack fishing inc

frick and frack fishing inc

5(6)Top Rated
Hollywood, Florida
$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
1 / 2

Tarpon

Various
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Mahi Mahi

Various
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Sailfish

Various
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

King Mackerel

Various
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

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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 offshore Fishing

  • Rain jacket or windbreaker
  • Layered clothing (it gets cooler offshore)

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.

Buy License Online — Florida

Species Regulations

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.

Mahi Mahi
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per person per day or 30 per vessel, whichever is less. Only 2 over 20 inches.
Size Limit:No size limit

Vessel limit does not apply to for-hire vessels.

Sailfish
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:1 per person
Size Limit:No size limit

Prohibited to possess or land sailfish in Atlantic coastal waters north of the St. Lucie Inlet.

King Mackerel
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:3 per person
Size Limit:24-inch fork length minimum
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