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Inverness, FL Fishing Trip — May

Your Inverness, FL Fishing Trip

May2 peopleFamily Trip
High 89°F / Low 69°F3.2" rain · 8 rainy daysHot weather — bring sunscreen, a hat, and plenty of water.

What’s Biting in May

King MackerelExcellent
King Mackerel
Various
Spanish MackerelExcellent
Spanish Mackerel
Casting · Trolling
SnookExcellent
Snook
Various

May Weather in Inverness

89°F
Avg High
69°F
Avg Low
3.2"
Rainfall
8
Rainy Days

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

1 in Inverness + 128 Nearby

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

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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

Various
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Spanish Mackerel

saltwater
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M
A
M
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J
A
S
O
N
D

Snook

Various
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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
Spanish Mackerel
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:15 per person
Size Limit:12-inch fork length minimum
Snook
Season:March 1 – April 30 and September 1 – December 14
Bag Limit:1 per person
Size Limit:28-32 inch slot limit

Must have a snook permit and saltwater fishing license. Harvest is only allowed during specific open seasons.

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