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Cambridge, MD Fishing Trip — May

Your Cambridge, MD Fishing Trip

May2 peopleFamily Trip
High 74°F / Low 59°F7.9" rain · 14 rainy daysGreat weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

What’s Biting in May

8 species
Mahi MahiExcellent
Mahi Mahi
Various
Striped BassExcellent
Striped Bass
Trolling · Casting
TautogExcellent
Tautog
Bottom fishing · Jigging
TunaExcellent
Tuna
Trolling · Chunking
Black Sea BassExcellent
Black Sea Bass
Bottom Fishing · Jigging
BluefishExcellent
Bluefish
Trolling · Casting
FlounderExcellent
Flounder
Various
WeakfishGood
Weakfish
Various

May Weather in Cambridge

74°F
Avg High
59°F
Avg Low
7.9"
Rainfall
14
Rainy Days

Great weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

1 in Cambridge + 111 Nearby

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$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

Mahi Mahi

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

Striped Bass

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

Weakfish

Various
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

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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 Fishing

  • Light rain jacket

Maryland Fishing License

License Cost
Resident$20.50
Non-Resident$30.50
Requirements

Required for ages 16+. Chesapeake Bay sport fishing license and trout stamps available.

Buy License Online — Maryland

Species Regulations

Mahi Mahi
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:No more than 3 Mahi Mahi per person per trip, or no more than 5 Mahi Mahi per vessel per trip, whichever is more restrictive.
Size Limit:No size limit

Possession limits apply. Check current regulations for any updates.

Striped Bass
Season:Varies by season and area; check current regulations
Bag Limit:Varies by season and area; check current regulations
Size Limit:Varies by season and area; check current regulations

Striped Bass regulations are complex and change frequently. Consult the Maryland Department of Natural Resources website for the most up-to-date information.

Tautog
Season:January 1 - May 15 and August 1 - December 31
Bag Limit:4 per person
Size Limit:16-inch minimum

Possession limit is equal to the daily bag limit. Check for any seasonal closures or gear restrictions in specific areas.

Tuna
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:Refer to current regulations for species-specific limits (e.g., Bluefin, Yellowfin, Bigeye, Albacore).
Size Limit:Refer to current regulations for species-specific limits (e.g., Bluefin, Yellowfin, Bigeye, Albacore).

Federal regulations and permits may be required for certain tuna species. Check current regulations for any updates.

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