Deale, MD Fishing Trip — May

Your Deale, MD Fishing Trip

May2 peopleFamily Trip
High 73°F / Low 58°F8.5" rain · 16 rainy daysWarm with frequent rain — pack a rain jacket and quick-dry clothes.

What’s Biting in May

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

May Weather in Deale

73°F
Avg High
58°F
Avg Low
8.5"
Rainfall
16
Rainy Days

Warm with frequent rain — pack a rain jacket and quick-dry clothes.

9 Guides Matched

Prepare for Your Trip

Gear recommendations and packing list for your trip. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.

What to Bring

Check with your guide about gear. Here's a recommended packing list:

Sunscreen (SPF 50+)
Polarized sunglasses
Hat or visor
Weather-appropriate clothing
Non-marking shoes or deck shoes
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)
Light rain jacket
$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.

Things to Do in Deale

Activities for your non-fishing days

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.

Bluefish
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:3 per person for private/charter boat anglers; 5 per person for shore anglers
Size Limit:No minimum size
Flounder
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:4 per person
Size Limit:16-inch minimum

Possession limit equal to daily bag limit. Check for any seasonal closures in specific areas.

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