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Port Charlotte, FL Fishing Trip — May

Your Port Charlotte, FL Fishing Trip

May2 peopleFamily Trip
High 90°F / Low 71°F4.6" rain · 16 rainy daysHot weather — bring sunscreen, a hat, and plenty of water.

What’s Biting in May

8 species
RedfishExcellent
Redfish
Bottom fishing · Trolling
TarponExcellent
Tarpon
Various
King MackerelExcellent
King Mackerel
Various
SnookExcellent
Snook
Various
Spotted SeatroutExcellent
Spotted Seatrout
Various
Gag GrouperExcellent
Gag Grouper
Various
Red SnapperExcellent
Red Snapper
Various
Spanish MackerelExcellent
Spanish Mackerel
Casting · Trolling

May Weather in Port Charlotte

90°F
Avg High
71°F
Avg Low
4.6"
Rainfall
16
Rainy Days

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

5 Guides Matched

Scales and Tales Native Guided Tours - Scales and Tales Native Guided Tours
Scales and Tales Native Guided Tours

Scales and Tales Native Guided Tours

5(49)Top Rated

Southwest Florida native guided private party backbay fishing charters departing daily from Punta Gorda, Port Charlotte, and Boca Grande.

Port Charlotte, Florida
Boca Grande And Beyond - Boca Grande And Beyond
Boca Grande And Beyond

Boca Grande And Beyond

5(30)Top Rated

Snapper Charter Fishing - Boca Grande, FL Some of the most common fish for beginners, visitors, and charter fishing guests is the snapper. They’re fun, tasty and always around! Mangrove Snapper and Lane Snapper are some of our most abundant fish and excellent table fare. With very sharp teeth you must be careful when taking

inshoreMangrove SnapperLane Snapper
Port Charlotte, Florida
Straw Hats Fishing Charters - Straw Hats Fishing Charters
Straw Hats Fishing Charters

Straw Hats Fishing Charters

5(12)Top Rated
Port Charlotte, Florida
Southern Charm Charters - Southern Charm Charters
Southern Charm Charters

Southern Charm Charters

4.7(9)Top Rated

Discover the ultimate fishing experience in Punta Gorda - join us on thrilling charters and reel in your biggest catch yet!

Port Charlotte, Florida
Its A Keeper Charters - Its A Keeper Charters
Its A Keeper Charters

Its A Keeper Charters

Port Charlotte, Florida

It's A Keeper Charters provides a guided alligator hunting service and fishing charters in Port Charlotte, FL. Contact us today to book your trip.

inshore
Port Charlotte, 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
1 / 2

Redfish

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

Tarpon

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

Redfish
Season:Year-round, subject to closures
Bag Limit:1 per person per day
Size Limit:18-27 inch slot limit

Certain areas may be closed to redfish harvest. Check current regulations for specific location.

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.

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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