Ellsworth, ME Fishing Trip — May
Your Ellsworth, ME Fishing Trip
May2 peopleFamily Trip
High 61°F / Low 46°F6.5" rain · 13 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.
What’s Biting in May
May Weather in Ellsworth
61°F
Avg High
46°F
Avg Low
6.5"
Rainfall
13
Rainy Days
Mild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.
12 Guides Near Ellsworth
No guides are based in Ellsworth, but these guides operate nearby.
$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
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 freshwater Fishing
- Bug spray
- Rain gear
Maine Fishing License
License Cost
Resident$25
Non-Resident$64
Requirements
Required for ages 16+. Separate licenses for fishing, Atlantic salmon, and pheasant.
Species Regulations
Walleye
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:3 per day
Size Limit:18-inch minimum
Check specific water body regulations for exceptions.
Largemouth Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:3 per day
Size Limit:10-inch minimum
Some waters have special regulations; consult the Maine Open Water and Ice Fishing Laws booklet.
Channel Catfish
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:No limit
Size Limit:No size limit
There are no statewide bag or size limits for channel catfish in Maine.
Smallmouth Bass
Season:Year-round, check specific waterbody regulations
Bag Limit:Varies by waterbody, check specific regulations
Size Limit:Varies by waterbody, check specific regulations
Some waters have specific regulations for bass, including catch-and-release only areas. Check the Maine Open Water and Ice Fishing Laws for details.





