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Kennebunkport, ME Fishing Trip — May

Your Kennebunkport, ME Fishing Trip

May2 peopleFamily Trip
High 59°F / Low 48°F6.8" rain · 14 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

What’s Biting in May

8 species
Striped BassExcellent
Striped Bass
Trolling · Casting
TautogExcellent
Tautog
Bottom fishing · Jigging
Bluefin TunaExcellent
Bluefin Tuna
Various
TunaExcellent
Tuna
Trolling · Chunking
BluefishExcellent
Bluefish
Trolling · Casting
FlukeExcellent
Fluke
Bottom Fishing · Drift Fishing
HaddockGood
Haddock
Various
CodFair
Cod
Bottom Fishing · Trolling

May Weather in Kennebunkport

59°F
Avg High
48°F
Avg Low
6.8"
Rainfall
14
Rainy Days

Mild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

3 Guides Matched

Libreti Rose Sport Fishing Charters - Libreti Rose Sport Fishing Charters
Libreti Rose Sport Fishing Charters

Libreti Rose Sport Fishing Charters

4.7(84)Top Rated

Libreti Rose II Fishing Charters is located in Kennebunkport, Maine. Captain Bruce Hebert is the U.S. Coast Guard Master Captain and a Registered Maine Guide has over 50 years of experience on the Ocean.

Kennebunkport, Maine
Cast Away Fishing Charters - Cast Away Fishing Charters
Cast Away Fishing Charters

Cast Away Fishing Charters

5(9)Top Rated

Kennebunkport - Come fish coastal Maine for stripers, tuna, bluefish and mackerel. Children and adults will enjoy a memorable day of fishing with Cast-Away.

inshorefreshwateroffshoreTunaSpanish Mackerel
Kennebunkport, Maine
Captain Greg Metcalf - Captain Greg Metcalf
Captain Greg Metcalf

Captain Greg Metcalf

5(4)Top Rated
inshore
Kennebunkport, Maine
$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

Striped Bass

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

Tautog

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

Haddock

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

Cod

saltwater
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 / freshwater / offshore Fishing

  • Rain jacket or windbreaker
  • Layered clothing (it gets cooler offshore)
  • Bug spray
  • Rain gear
  • Light rain jacket

Maine Fishing License

License Cost
Resident$25
Non-Resident$64
Requirements

Required for ages 16+. Separate licenses for fishing, Atlantic salmon, and pheasant.

Buy License Online — Maine

Species Regulations

Striped Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:1 per day
Size Limit:28-31 inch slot limit

Anglers must use inline circle hooks when using bait. Check for any emergency regulations or closures.

Tautog
Season:August 15 - December 31
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:16-inch minimum

Check for any emergency regulations or closures.

Bluefin Tuna
Season:Year-round, subject to federal regulations
Bag Limit:Varies based on federal regulations; often changes throughout the year.
Size Limit:Varies based on federal regulations; often changes throughout the year.

Bluefin Tuna regulations are heavily influenced by federal fisheries management plans and can change frequently. A federal permit is required in addition to a state license.

Tuna
Season:Year-round, subject to federal regulations
Bag Limit:Varies based on federal regulations; often changes throughout the year.
Size Limit:Varies based on federal regulations; often changes throughout the year.

Tuna regulations are heavily influenced by federal fisheries management plans and can change frequently. A federal permit is required in addition to a state license.

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