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Port Deposit, MD Fishing Trip — May

Your Port Deposit, MD Fishing Trip

May2 peopleFamily Trip
High 71°F / Low 56°F8.4" 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
Black Sea BassExcellent
Black Sea Bass
Bottom Fishing · Jigging
TautogExcellent
Tautog
Bottom fishing · Jigging
FlounderExcellent
Flounder
Various
TunaExcellent
Tuna
Trolling · Chunking
WeakfishGood
Weakfish
Various

May Weather in Port Deposit

71°F
Avg High
56°F
Avg Low
8.4"
Rainfall
16
Rainy Days

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

38 Guides Near Port Deposit

No guides are based in Port Deposit, but these guides operate nearby.

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Cruise The Chesapeake - Cruise The Chesapeake
Cruise The Chesapeake

Cruise The Chesapeake

5(214)Top Rated

Cruise the most beautiful water the Atlantic has to offer. Choose from sunset Cruises, booze cruises, and more!

Arnold, Maryland
Vista Lady Fishing Charters - Vista Lady Fishing Charters
Vista Lady Fishing Charters

Vista Lady Fishing Charters

4.9(200)Top Rated

Please use this form to contact us by email or call us at 410-790-2015 to inquire about your next fishing trip with us.

Dundalk, Maryland
Safe Harbor Narrows Point - Geoffrey Miller
Geoffrey Miller

Safe Harbor Narrows Point

4.6(127)Top Rated

Welcome to Safe Harbor Charleston City, a beautiful Intracoastal marina offering boat slips, dry boat storage and more.

inshore
Grasonville, Maryland
Tight Lining MD - Tight Lining MD
Tight Lining MD

Tight Lining MD

5(72)Top Rated

A fully operational Fly Fishing Guide Service on the Gunpowder River in Maryland. Specializing in Euro Nymphing/Tight Lining Tactics and Streamer Fishing.

Abingdon, Maryland
Galloway Fishing Charters - Galloway Fishing Charters
Galloway Fishing Charters

Galloway Fishing Charters

4.8(67)Top Rated

Welcome aboard, sailors! Want to navigate with Captain Bob through Chesapeake Beach and catch rockfish on the way? Then, what are you waiting for? Book now.

Striped Bass
Middle River, Maryland
Miss Violet head boat & charter fishing - Miss Violet head boat & charter fishing
Miss Violet head boat & charter fishing

Miss Violet head boat & charter fishing

4.8(44)Top Rated

Welcome aboard the "Miss Violet" with Captain Darrell Roy Sr. of Grasonville, MD. Head fishing boat and charter boat. Night fishing also.

Grasonville, Maryland
Wayne Gatling Guide Service - Wayne Gatling Guide Service
Wayne Gatling Guide Service

Wayne Gatling Guide Service

5(29)Top Rated

Call Wayne to book your next hunting trip along Maryland’s Eastern Shore, Your Fishing Charter in the Chesapeake Bay of Rock Hall, MD or Marathon, FL in The Keys!

Rock Hall, Maryland
Rock Hall Fishing Charters - Rock Hall Fishing Charters
Rock Hall Fishing Charters

Rock Hall Fishing Charters

5(27)Top Rated

Captain Brody Pierce specializes in Rock Hall Fishing Charters and Waterfowl Hunting on Maryland's Eastern Shore. Call us today for more information (410) 708-2211

Rock Hall, Maryland
Last Hurrah Charter Fishing - Last Hurrah Charter Fishing
Last Hurrah Charter Fishing

Last Hurrah Charter Fishing

4.9(29)Top Rated

Chesapeake Bay Charter Fishing on the Last Hurrah out of Pasadena, MD. Fishing trips for Striped Bass / Trophy Rockfish, and Mackerel. Modern Charter Boat.

Spanish MackerelStriped Bass
Pasadena, Maryland
Bayside Girls Charters - Bayside Girls Charters
Bayside Girls Charters

Bayside Girls Charters

5(22)Top Rated

Charter fishing for Rockfish out of Rock Hall Msryland and Trophy Season out of Solomons Md.

inshoreStriped Bass
Rock Hall, Maryland
Good Fish Outdoors Charter Fishing Guide - Good Fish Outdoors Charter Fishing Guide
Good Fish Outdoors Charter Fishing Guide

Good Fish Outdoors Charter Fishing Guide

5(21)Top Rated

Enjoy a leisurely cruise along the scenic Severn River, with sights like the Naval Academy, Annapolis, and breathtaking cliff-side estates. Customize location if you have a destination in mind. Enhance your experience with optional add-ons tailored to your preferences. Unwind and take in the natural beauty of the Severn River.

Annapolis, Maryland
Kodiak Charters Chesapeake Bay - Kodiak Charters Chesapeake Bay
Kodiak Charters Chesapeake Bay

Kodiak Charters Chesapeake Bay

5(17)Top Rated

Get in touch with Kodiak Charters. We want to provide you with the best Chesapeake Bay Fishing Charter that we can. Let us know how we can serve you!

Grasonville, Maryland
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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

Bluefish

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

Black Sea Bass

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.

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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
Black Sea Bass
Season:May 15 - December 31
Bag Limit:15 per person
Size Limit:13-inch minimum

Possession limit equal to daily bag limit. Regulations may change in-season, so check the Maryland Department of Natural Resources website before fishing.

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