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Jekyll Island, GA Fishing Trip — May

Your Jekyll Island, GA Fishing Trip

May2 peopleFamily Trip
High 85°F / Low 69°F7.5" rain · 15 rainy daysHot weather — bring sunscreen, a hat, and plenty of water.

What’s Biting in May

8 species
King MackerelExcellent
King Mackerel
Various
RedfishExcellent
Redfish
Bottom fishing · Trolling
CobiaExcellent
Cobia
Various
Spotted SeatroutExcellent
Spotted Seatrout
Various
SheepsheadExcellent
Sheepshead
Various
Spanish MackerelExcellent
Spanish Mackerel
Casting · Trolling
Black Sea BassExcellent
Black Sea Bass
Bottom Fishing · Jigging
FlounderExcellent
Flounder
Various

May Weather in Jekyll Island

85°F
Avg High
69°F
Avg Low
7.5"
Rainfall
15
Rainy Days

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

4 Guides Matched

Coastal Expeditions Charter Fishing and Dolphin Cruises - Coastal Expeditions Charter Fishing and Dolphin Cruises
Coastal Expeditions Charter Fishing and Dolphin Cruises

Coastal Expeditions Charter Fishing and Dolphin Cruises

4.8(33)Top Rated

Ahoy there! I'm Captain Eric Moody, a native of coastal Georgia and a full time resident of Jekyll Island for 30 years with 20 of those years being spent as a fishing guide. Born in Savannah, Ga and growing up in Hinesville, I was always close to saltwater. You can say its in my blood.…

Jekyll Island, Georgia
Jekyll Fishing - Jekyll Fishing
Jekyll Fishing

Jekyll Fishing

5(20)Top Rated
Jekyll Island, Georgia
Island Angler Charters - Island Angler Charters
Island Angler Charters

Island Angler Charters

4.8(25)Top Rated
Jekyll Island, Georgia
Spartina Adventures - Spartina Adventures
Spartina Adventures

Spartina Adventures

5(8)Top Rated

Specializing in Charter Fishing and Sightseeing|Spartina Adventures

Jekyll Island, Georgia
$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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King Mackerel

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

Redfish

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

Cobia

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

Spotted Seatrout

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

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Georgia Fishing License

License Cost
Resident$15
Non-Resident$50
Requirements

Required for ages 16+. Includes freshwater fishing. Trout stamp additional $5 if needed.

Buy License Online — Georgia

Species Regulations

King Mackerel
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:3 per person per day
Size Limit:24-inch fork length minimum

Federal regulations may apply in federal waters. Check current regulations before fishing.

Redfish
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per person per day
Size Limit:14-23 inch slot limit

Only one red drum over 27 inches may be possessed per vessel.

Cobia
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:1 per person per day, 2 per vessel per day
Size Limit:36-inch fork length minimum, 50-inch fork length maximum

Federal regulations may apply in federal waters. Check current regulations before fishing.

Spotted Seatrout
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:15 per person per day
Size Limit:14-20 inch slot limit

Only one spotted seatrout over 24 inches may be possessed per vessel.

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