Cottage City, MD Fishing Trip — May
Your Cottage City, MD Fishing Trip
May2 peopleFamily Trip
High 73°F / Low 58°F8.8" rain · 17 rainy daysWarm with frequent rain — pack a rain jacket and quick-dry clothes.
What’s Biting in May
5 speciesMay Weather in Cottage City
73°F
Avg High
58°F
Avg Low
8.8"
Rainfall
17
Rainy Days
Warm with frequent rain — pack a rain jacket and quick-dry clothes.
110 Guides Near Cottage City
No guides are based in Cottage City, 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.
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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.
Species Regulations
Largemouth Bass
Season:Year-round, except catch and release only from March 1 to June 15 in certain tidal waters
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:12-inch minimum
Special regulations may apply in certain areas; consult the Maryland Guide to Fishing for specific locations.
Crappie
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:15 per day
Size Limit:9-inch minimum
Possession limit is the same as the daily bag limit.
White Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:25 per day
Size Limit:No size limit
Possession limit is the same as the daily bag limit.
Channel Catfish
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:No limit
Size Limit:No size limit
Applies to non-tidal waters. Check local regulations for tidal waters.






