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New Port Richey, FL Fishing Trip — May

Your New Port Richey, FL Fishing Trip

May2 peopleFamily Trip
High 87°F / Low 71°F5" rain · 16 rainy daysHot weather — bring sunscreen, a hat, and plenty of water.

What’s Biting in May

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

May Weather in New Port Richey

87°F
Avg High
71°F
Avg Low
5"
Rainfall
16
Rainy Days

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

4 Guides Matched

Rusty Bucket Baithouse and Charters - Rusty Bucket Baithouse and Charters
Rusty Bucket Baithouse and Charters

Rusty Bucket Baithouse and Charters

4.9(295)Top Rated
New Port Richey, Florida
JC Fishin Charters - JC Fishin Charters
JC Fishin Charters

JC Fishin Charters

5(117)Top Rated

Our charter departs from a small marina just north of Tampa Bay, in a city called New Port Richey. Renowned for its stunning coastline, abundant marine life, and fantastic inshore fishing opportunities, Pasco county is a true angler's paradise. Its mix of crystal clear flats, deep channels, and intricate mangrove systems that harbor a variety of fish species like Redfish, Snook, and Trout.

RedfishSnookSpeckled Trout
New Port Richey, Florida
Coastal Outfitters Sport Fishing Charters - Coastal Outfitters Sport Fishing Charters
Coastal Outfitters Sport Fishing Charters

Coastal Outfitters Sport Fishing Charters

4.5(27)Top Rated

Top-rated New Port Richey, Florida sport fishing charter that specializes in targeting Tarpon, Shark, Goliath Grouper in the Gulf of Mexico

Goliath GrouperGrouperTarpon
New Port Richey, Florida
Sharks And Rec Fishing And Custom Charters - Sharks And Rec Fishing And Custom Charters
Sharks And Rec Fishing And Custom Charters

Sharks And Rec Fishing And Custom Charters

5(11)Top Rated

Experience the thrill of the ocean with our premier boat hire service. Perfect for fishing charters and unforgettable shark encounters.

inshore
New Port Richey, 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
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Tarpon

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

Snook

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 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

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.

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
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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