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Ponce Inlet, FL Fishing Trip — May

Your Ponce Inlet, FL Fishing Trip

May2 peopleFamily Trip
High 85°F / Low 71°F7.1" rain · 18 rainy daysHot weather — bring sunscreen, a hat, and plenty of water.

What’s Biting in May

SnookExcellent
Snook
Various
Spanish MackerelExcellent
Spanish Mackerel
Casting · Trolling
SheepsheadExcellent
Sheepshead
Various
Speckled TroutExcellent
Speckled Trout
Drift Fishing · Fly Fishing

May Weather in Ponce Inlet

85°F
Avg High
71°F
Avg Low
7.1"
Rainfall
18
Rainy Days

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

8 Guides Matched

Daytona Beach Parasail - Daytona Beach Parasail
Daytona Beach Parasail

Daytona Beach Parasail

4.8(674)Top Rated

A breathtaking adventure awaits at Daytona Beach Parasail on beautiful Ponce Inlet in Daytona Beach, Florida. Come explore Daytona Beach with Daytona Beach Parasail!

Ponce Inlet, Florida
Ponce Inlet Watersports - Manatee & Dolphin Boat Tours - Ponce Inlet Watersports - Manatee & Dolphin Boat Tours
Ponce Inlet Watersports - Manatee & Dolphin Boat Tours

Ponce Inlet Watersports - Manatee & Dolphin Boat Tours

4.8(598)Top Rated

Dolphin tours, manatee tours, the best family fun near Daytona Beach & New Smyrna Beach, Florida! Book online for a manatee tour or dolphin tour, paddleboarding, Kayaking, parasailing, or sunset cruise today.

Ponce Inlet, Florida
Sea Spirit Deep Sea Fishing Charters - Sea Spirit Deep Sea Fishing Charters
Sea Spirit Deep Sea Fishing Charters

Sea Spirit Deep Sea Fishing Charters

4.6(557)Top Rated

Sea Spirit Deep Sea Fishing - Daytona Beach, Florida. Offering $60 Adult, $55 Children Deep Sea Fishing Charter Packages

Ponce Inlet, Florida
Waterproof Charters Fishing - Waterproof Charters Fishing
Waterproof Charters Fishing

Waterproof Charters Fishing

5(18)Top Rated

Fully licensed Waterproof Charters is an offshore deep sea fishing operation serving the Daytona Beach, New Smyrna Beach, Port Orange, Ormond Beach, and surrounding Orlando, Ocala, Edgewater, Sanford areas of central Florida including The Villages.

Ponce Inlet, Florida
Fishing-guy.com - Fishing-guy.com
Fishing-guy.com

Fishing-guy.com

5(9)Top Rated

Book a Daytona Beach Fishing Charter with the Fishing Guy and enjoy inshore, offshore and deep sea fishing with the top rated guide in Daytona Beach.

Ponce Inlet, Florida
Rainbow Sport Fishing Boats - Rainbow Sport Fishing Boats
Rainbow Sport Fishing Boats

Rainbow Sport Fishing Boats

3.9(19)

Rainbow Fishing Charters based out of Ponce Inlet Florida is one of the areas longest running fishing charter services that offers unmatched sport fishing adventures.

inshore
Ponce Inlet, Florida
Change In Latitude Sport Fishing - Change In Latitude Sport Fishing
Change In Latitude Sport Fishing

Change In Latitude Sport Fishing

Ponce Inlet, Florida

inshore
Ponce Inlet, Florida
Fastlane Charters - Tim Lane
Tim Lane

Fastlane Charters

Ponce Inlet, Florida

Daytona Deep Sea Fishing Charters Fastlane Charters, fastlanecharters.com

offshore
Ponce Inlet, Florida

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)
Rain jacket or windbreaker
Layered clothing (cooler offshore)
Light rain jacket
$910
Estimated total for 2 people
$455
per person
Charter $500
Tip $100
Licenses $60
Food $100
Lodging $150
Find Hotels
Ponce Inlet from ~$150/night
Rent a Car
Pickup in Ponce Inlet

Estimates based on local charter rates and averages. Contact guides for exact pricing.

Things to Do in Ponce Inlet

Activities for your non-fishing days

Boat Tours & Cruises
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Kayaking & Paddleboarding
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Wildlife & Nature Tours
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What's Biting By Month

Peak

Snook

Various
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F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Spanish Mackerel

saltwater
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Sheepshead

Various
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Speckled Trout

saltwater
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

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.

Spanish Mackerel
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:15 per person
Size Limit:12-inch fork length minimum
Sheepshead
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:8 per person
Size Limit:12-inch minimum total length

No more than two sheepshead exceeding 16 inches total length may be harvested per person, per day. This species is included in the FWC's saltwater recreational creel limit of no more than 50 fish per person per trip.

Speckled Trout
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per person north and west of the Suwannee River, 4 per person south and east of the Suwannee River
Size Limit:15-19 inch slot limit; only one trout over 19 inches may be kept per person

Certain areas may have different regulations. Check local regulations before fishing.

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