Lake Helen, FL Fishing Trip — May
Your Lake Helen, FL Fishing Trip
May2 peopleFamily Trip
High 89°F / Low 69°F7.6" rain · 17 rainy daysHot weather — bring sunscreen, a hat, and plenty of water.
What’s Biting in May
8 species
ExcellentStriped Bass
Trolling · Casting
ExcellentBluegill
Float Fishing · Fly Fishing
ExcellentWhite Bass
Various
ExcellentCarp
Bottom Fishing · Fly Fishing
ExcellentCrappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing
ExcellentCatfish
Bottom Fishing · Jug Fishing
ExcellentHybrid Striped Bass
Various
ExcellentLargemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
May Weather in Lake Helen
89°F
Avg High
69°F
Avg Low
7.6"
Rainfall
17
Rainy Days
Hot weather — bring sunscreen, a hat, and plenty of water.
115 Guides Near Lake Helen
No guides are based in Lake Helen, but these guides operate 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
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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
Striped Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:3 per day
Size Limit:18-inch minimum
Only one can be longer than 24 inches. This regulation applies to sunshine bass and white bass as well, in any combination.
Bluegill
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:No limit
Size Limit:No size limit
White Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:No limit
Size Limit:No size limit
This regulation applies to sunshine bass and striped bass as well, in any combination, with a limit of 3 fish per day and only one can be longer than 24 inches.
Carp
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:No limit
Size Limit:No size limit
Carp are considered a non-native species in Florida.