Sarasota, FL Fishing Trip — May

Your Sarasota, FL Fishing Trip

May2 peopleFamily Trip
High 81°F / Low 74°F4" rain · 9 rainy daysGreat weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

What’s Biting in May

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

May Weather in Sarasota

81°F
Avg High
74°F
Avg Low
4"
Rainfall
9
Rainy Days

Great weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

44 Guides Matched

View all guides
View all 44 guides

Prepare for Your Trip

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

$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 Sarasota

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.

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.

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.

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
Start Over