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Miami, FL Fishing Trip — May

Your Miami, FL Fishing Trip

May2 peopleFamily Trip
High 86°F / Low 76°F4.5" rain · 9 rainy daysHot weather — bring sunscreen, a hat, and plenty of water.

What’s Biting in May

40 species
SnookExcellent
Snook
Various
Mahi MahiExcellent
Mahi Mahi
Various
SailfishExcellent
Sailfish
Various
TarponExcellent
Tarpon
Various
King MackerelExcellent
King Mackerel
Various
WahooExcellent
Wahoo
Various
Blackfin TunaExcellent
Blackfin Tuna
Various
Red SnapperExcellent
Red Snapper
Various
Smooth DogfishExcellent
Smooth Dogfish
Various
Smooth HammerheadExcellent
Smooth Hammerhead
Various
Spinner SharkExcellent
Spinner Shark
Various
SwordfishExcellent
Swordfish
Various
Thresher SharkExcellent
Thresher Shark
Various
Nurse SharkExcellent
Nurse Shark
Various
Atlantic Sharpnose SharkExcellent
Atlantic Sharpnose Shark
Various
Tiger SharkExcellent
Tiger Shark
Various
Peacock BassExcellent
Peacock Bass
Various
Longfin MakoExcellent
Longfin Mako
Various
Sandbar SharkExcellent
Sandbar Shark
Various
Scalloped HammerheadExcellent
Scalloped Hammerhead
Various
Silky SharkExcellent
Silky Shark
Various
Great HammerheadExcellent
Great Hammerhead
Various
Arctic GraylingExcellent
Arctic Grayling
Various
Blacktip SharkExcellent
Blacktip Shark
Various
Blue SharkExcellent
Blue Shark
Various
Bull SharkExcellent
Bull Shark
Various
Lemon SharkExcellent
Lemon Shark
Various
Bonnethead SharkExcellent
Bonnethead Shark
Various
Shortfin MakoGood
Shortfin Mako
Various
Dusky SharkGood
Dusky Shark
Various
Eagle RayGood
Eagle Ray
Various
Spiny DogfishGood
Spiny Dogfish
Various
Sand Tiger SharkGood
Sand Tiger Shark
Various
Sevengill SharkGood
Sevengill Shark
Various
SharksGood
Sharks
Various
Sixgill SharkGood
Sixgill Shark
Various
Finetooth SharkGood
Finetooth Shark
Various
African PompanoGood
African Pompano
Various
Blacknose SharkGood
Blacknose Shark
Various
PorbeagleGood
Porbeagle
Various

May Weather in Miami

86°F
Avg High
76°F
Avg Low
4.5"
Rainfall
9
Rainy Days

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

34 Guides Matched

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Odysea Boat Rental Miami - Odysea Boat Rental Miami
Odysea Boat Rental Miami

Odysea Boat Rental Miami

4.9(905)Top Rated

Miami boat rental prices variate from $1000/half day -$1800/half day. Luxury yachts rentals starts at $2500/Half day up to $1700/Half day.

Miami, Florida
Urban Legends Fishing Charters - Urban Legends Fishing Charters
Urban Legends Fishing Charters

Urban Legends Fishing Charters

5(239)Top Rated

Miami Fishing charter home page

Miami, Florida
Double Threat Fishing Charters - Double Threat Fishing Charters
Double Threat Fishing Charters

Double Threat Fishing Charters

5(232)Top Rated

Tournament-Style Miami Fishing Charters with the Top-Rated Guides in Florida. Custom 43 Hatteras for Deep Sea Fishing and 21 Bay Boat for Inshore Fishing.

Miami, Florida
Rampway Bait And Tackle store - Rampway Bait And Tackle store
Rampway Bait And Tackle store

Rampway Bait And Tackle store

4.6(338)Top Rated

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Miami, Florida
Airboat Adventures Everglades - Airboat Adventures Everglades
Airboat Adventures Everglades

Airboat Adventures Everglades

5(188)Top Rated

The Best Way to Explore the Florida Everglades. Join us and get up close and personal with all the Amazing Wildlife and witness all of the Beautiful Scenery in Floridas River Of Grass. Ask about our Exclusive Python Hunts, Frog Gigging, Sunset Trips, and Night Tours.

Miami, Florida
A & A Underwater Adventures Miami - A & A Underwater Adventures Miami
A & A Underwater Adventures Miami

A & A Underwater Adventures Miami

5(137)Top Rated

Underwater Adventures Scuba and Spearfishing Tours

Miami, Florida
New Moon Sportfishing - New Moon Sportfishing
New Moon Sportfishing

New Moon Sportfishing

4.8(137)Top Rated

Book Your Miami Deep Sea Fishing Miami Charters with us today! Half day, Full day, Private, Corporate, Bahamas charters available. 305-949-9762

Miami, Florida
Miss Britt Sportfishing / Miss Britt Charters / Miamifishing.com - Miss Britt Sportfishing / Miss Britt Charters / Miamifishing.com
Miss Britt Sportfishing / Miss Britt Charters / Miamifishing.com

Miss Britt Sportfishing / Miss Britt Charters / Miamifishing.com

5(98)Top Rated

Miami Fishing Charters with Miss Britt Sportfishing

Miami, Florida
Remix Sportfishing Charters - Remix Sportfishing Charters
Remix Sportfishing Charters

Remix Sportfishing Charters

5(96)Top Rated
Miami, Florida
Nomad Fishing Charters - Nomad Fishing Charters
Nomad Fishing Charters

Nomad Fishing Charters

5(86)Top Rated

Nomad Fishing Charters and Capt. 'Orly' Muniz would like to welcome you to Miami, FL. Nomad Fishing Charters specializes in offshore and nearshore light tackle sport fishing charters in the Miami, Miami Beach and Key Biscayne metropolitan area.

Miami, Florida
Spearfishing Charters and Learning Center - Spearfishing Charters and Learning Center
Spearfishing Charters and Learning Center

Spearfishing Charters and Learning Center

4.8(103)Top Rated

"If you want to learn to shoot arrows look for Robin Hood. But if you want to Spearfishing call Jorge Mario " Miami Blue Diving- Sperfishing- Spearfishing Courses- Spearfishing Chaterters-

Bluefish
Miami, Florida
The Reward Fishing Fleet - Gary Wayne Conn
Gary Wayne Conn

The Reward Fishing Fleet

3.6(411)

Miami sport fishing and Miami wreck fishing available near South Beach and Miami Beach. Two fishing boats available for charter or party boat fishing. Corporate fishing charters or children's fishing trips available.

inshore
Miami, Florida
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$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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Snook

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Mahi Mahi

Various
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Sailfish

Various
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Tarpon

Various
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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 inshore 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.

Buy License Online — Florida

Species Regulations

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.

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.

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