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Taneytown, MD Fishing Trip — May

Your Taneytown, MD Fishing Trip

May2 peopleFamily Trip
High 71°F / Low 54°F7.9" rain · 19 rainy daysWarm with frequent rain — pack a rain jacket and quick-dry clothes.

What’s Biting in May

Hybrid Striped BassExcellent
Hybrid Striped Bass
Various
Striped BassExcellent
Striped Bass
Trolling · Casting
BluegillExcellent
Bluegill
Float Fishing · Fly Fishing
Largemouth BassExcellent
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting

May Weather in Taneytown

71°F
Avg High
54°F
Avg Low
7.9"
Rainfall
19
Rainy Days

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

13 Guides Near Taneytown

No guides are based in Taneytown, but these guides operate nearby.

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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
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
Baltimore Fishing Adventures - Baltimore Fishing Adventures
Baltimore Fishing Adventures

Baltimore Fishing Adventures

4.6(15)Top Rated
Baltimore, Maryland
Baltimore's Finest Charters - Baltimore's Finest Charters
Baltimore's Finest Charters

Baltimore's Finest Charters

4.6(14)Top Rated
Essex, Maryland
Chasin Dreams Sportfishing - Chasin Dreams Sportfishing
Chasin Dreams Sportfishing

Chasin Dreams Sportfishing

5(6)Top Rated
inshore
Glen Burnie, Maryland
Safari Girl Charters - Safari Girl Charters
Safari Girl Charters

Safari Girl Charters

4.8(5)Top Rated

Safari Girl Charters specializes in Chesapeake Bay Sport Fishing for Clients with access to the Baltimore/Washington Metropolitan area. Conveniently located off of I-95 in the state of Maryland, we're an easy commute for customers coming from Pennsylvania

Middle River, Maryland
Fly or Light Tackle Fish Chesapeake Bay for Striped Bass with Capt. Tom Hughes Call or Text - Fly or Light Tackle Fish Chesapeake Bay for Striped Bass with Capt. Tom Hughes Call or Text
Fly or Light Tackle Fish Chesapeake Bay for Striped Bass with Capt. Tom Hughes Call or Text

Fly or Light Tackle Fish Chesapeake Bay for Striped Bass with Capt. Tom Hughes Call or Text

5(3)Top Rated
Catonsville, Maryland
Chill's Light Tackle Guide Service - Chill's Light Tackle Guide Service
Chill's Light Tackle Guide Service

Chill's Light Tackle Guide Service

5(3)Top Rated

Seeking THE Chesapeake Bay fishing experience? Chill's Light Tackle Guide Service offers light tackle charters for trophy rockfish & other gamefish.

Striped Bass
Nottingham, Maryland
Grey Goose Fishing Charters - Grey Goose Fishing Charters
Grey Goose Fishing Charters

Grey Goose Fishing Charters

5(2)Top Rated

Grey Goose Fishing Charters offers personalized, light tackle fishing trips on the Chesapeake Bay.

White Marsh, Maryland
Island Dog Charters - Island Dog Charters
Island Dog Charters

Island Dog Charters

5(2)Top Rated
inshore
Sparrows Point, Maryland
Rockin N Rowan Fish Charters - Rockin N Rowan Fish Charters
Rockin N Rowan Fish Charters

Rockin N Rowan Fish Charters

Essex, Maryland

Experience the Chesapeake Bay like never before with Rockin N Rowan Fish Charters! Enjoy a full day of fishing and exploring with our experienced guides.

inshore
Essex, 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

Hybrid Striped Bass

Various
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Striped Bass

both
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F
M
A
M
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J
A
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O
N
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Bluegill

freshwater
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F
M
A
M
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J
A
S
O
N
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Largemouth Bass

freshwater
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M
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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

Hybrid Striped Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:2 per day
Size Limit:15-inch minimum

Possession limit is the same as the daily bag limit. Some areas may have specific closures.

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.

Bluegill
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:No limit
Size Limit:No size limit
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.

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