Marathon, FL Fishing Trip — May

Your Marathon, FL Fishing Trip

May2 peopleFamily Trip
High 82°F / Low 80°F1.9" rain · 5 rainy daysGreat weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

What’s Biting in May

8 species
Mahi MahiExcellent
Mahi Mahi
Various
SailfishExcellent
Sailfish
Various
TarponExcellent
Tarpon
Various
BarracudaExcellent
Barracuda
Trolling · Casting
Black GrouperExcellent
Black Grouper
Various
Yellowtail SnapperExcellent
Yellowtail Snapper
Various
BonefishExcellent
Bonefish
Various
PermitExcellent
Permit
Various

May Weather in Marathon

82°F
Avg High
80°F
Avg Low
1.9"
Rainfall
5
Rainy Days

Great weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

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Prepare for Your Trip

Gear recommendations and packing list for your trip. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.

What to Bring

Check with your guide about gear. Here's a recommended packing list:

Sunscreen (SPF 50+)
Polarized sunglasses
Hat or visor
Weather-appropriate clothing
Non-marking shoes or deck shoes
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)
Light rain jacket
$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.

Things to Do in Marathon

Activities for your non-fishing days

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

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.

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.

Barracuda
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:1 per person
Size Limit:15-inch minimum to 36-inch maximum fork length

Harvest prohibited in Collier, Monroe, Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach counties.

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