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Swans Island, ME Fishing Trip — May

Your Swans Island, ME Fishing Trip

May2 peopleFamily Trip
High 50°F / Low 46°F5.1" 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
TunaExcellent
Tuna
Trolling · Chunking
BluefishExcellent
Bluefish
Trolling · Casting
FlukeExcellent
Fluke
Bottom Fishing · Drift Fishing
Bluefin TunaExcellent
Bluefin Tuna
Various
HaddockGood
Haddock
Various
CodFair
Cod
Bottom Fishing · Trolling

May Weather in Swans Island

50°F
Avg High
46°F
Avg Low
5.1"
Rainfall
14
Rainy Days

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

1 in Swans Island + 8 Nearby

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freshwaterLargemouth BassSpeckled Trout
Monroe, 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

Tuna

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 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.

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.

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.

Bluefish
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:3 per day
Size Limit:No size limit

Check for any emergency regulations or closures.

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