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Cambridge, MA Fishing Trip — May

Your Cambridge, MA Fishing Trip

May2 peopleFamily Trip
High 66°F / Low 51°F7" rain · 13 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

What’s Biting in May

5 species
Rainbow TroutExcellent
Rainbow Trout
Various
WalleyeExcellent
Walleye
Various
Brown TroutExcellent
Brown Trout
Various
Largemouth BassExcellent
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
Channel CatfishExcellent
Channel Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Jug Fishing

May Weather in Cambridge

66°F
Avg High
51°F
Avg Low
7"
Rainfall
13
Rainy Days

Mild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

114 Guides Near Cambridge

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

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Cape Ann Whale Watch - Cape Ann Whale Watch
Cape Ann Whale Watch

Cape Ann Whale Watch

4.8(2711)Top Rated

Gloucester Whale Watch in Gloucester, Massachusetts is the best Boston MA whale watching tour with guaranteed whale sightings of several whale species

Gloucester, Massachusetts
Angelica Fisheries - Gloucester Fishing Charters | Bluefin Tuna & Groundfish Fishing Tours - Angelica Fisheries - Gloucester Fishing Charters | Bluefin Tuna & Groundfish Fishing Tours
Angelica Fisheries - Gloucester Fishing Charters | Bluefin Tuna & Groundfish Fishing Tours

Angelica Fisheries - Gloucester Fishing Charters | Bluefin Tuna & Groundfish Fishing Tours

5(233)Top Rated

Angelica Fisheries Fishing Charters Gloucester MA, Home of Captain Dave Marciano of FV Falcon and Captain Joe Marciano of FV Hard Merchandise. Inshore & Offshore Fishing Charters is located in Gloucester MA. Featured On Nat Geo's Wicked Tuna. Gloucester's Premiere Blufin Tuna, Haddock.

HaddockTuna
Gloucester, Massachusetts
Captain’s Fishing Parties and Cruises - Captain’s Fishing Parties and Cruises
Captain’s Fishing Parties and Cruises

Captain’s Fishing Parties and Cruises

4.5(432)Top Rated

Captain's Fishing Parties offers several public and private Fishing Trips & On the water Cruises. Located on Plum Island in Newburyport, MA. Book Online Today!

Newburyport, Massachusetts
Bear's Den Fly Fishing Co - Bear's Den Fly Fishing Co
Bear's Den Fly Fishing Co

Bear's Den Fly Fishing Co

4.9(172)Top Rated

Full service fly shop

Taunton, Massachusetts
Get Tight Sport Fishing - Get Tight Sport Fishing
Get Tight Sport Fishing

Get Tight Sport Fishing

5(146)Top Rated
Boston, Massachusetts
Yankee Fleet Deep Sea Fishing - Yankee Fleet Deep Sea Fishing
Yankee Fleet Deep Sea Fishing

Yankee Fleet Deep Sea Fishing

4.3(481)

Yankee Fleet Fishing is Gloucester's premier fishing company! A seasoned captain and helpful crew will take you out to our world famous Gloucester fishing banks

Gloucester, Massachusetts
Boston Harbor Fishing / Fishbucket Sportfishing - Boston Harbor Fishing / Fishbucket Sportfishing
Boston Harbor Fishing / Fishbucket Sportfishing

Boston Harbor Fishing / Fishbucket Sportfishing

5(93)Top Rated

Boston Fishing Charters & aboard the 32 foot "Fishbucket" sportfishing. Let captain Mike's four decades of local fishing experience guide you to a day on the water you're sure to remember.

Boston, Massachusetts
Plymouth Charters - Plymouth Charters
Plymouth Charters

Plymouth Charters

5(83)Top Rated

We are America's Hometown Fishing charter, located in Plymouth Massachusetts. We fish everyday and know where the fish are! Sportfishing, Groundfishing, Scenic Cruises, Whale Watching. Come aboard Plymouth Charters, formally Fire Escape Charters, for an amazing day!

Plymouth, Massachusetts
Karen Lynn Charters - Karen Lynn Charters
Karen Lynn Charters

Karen Lynn Charters

5(82)Top Rated

Gloucester MA Fishing Charters for Bluefin Tuna, Striped Bass, Cod, Haddock and Shark Fishing aboard Karen Lynn Charters.

Bluefin TunaCodHaddock
Gloucester, Massachusetts
Hooked Guide Services - Hooked Guide Services
Hooked Guide Services

Hooked Guide Services

5(75)Top Rated

Book and get your photo with your big catch

Andover, Massachusetts
Connemara Bay Fishing Charters - Connemara Bay Fishing Charters
Connemara Bay Fishing Charters

Connemara Bay Fishing Charters

4.8(92)Top Rated

Connemara Bay offers inshore & deep sea fishing charters for striped bass, blues, cod, giant tuna, lobstering tours, and clambake cruises in Gloucester MA.

CodStriped BassTuna
Gloucester, Massachusetts
Neat Lady Fishing - Neat Lady Fishing
Neat Lady Fishing

Neat Lady Fishing

4.7(95)Top Rated
inshore
Onset, Massachusetts
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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

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Rainbow Trout

Various
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F
M
A
M
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J
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O
N
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Walleye

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

Brown Trout

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

Largemouth Bass

freshwater
J
F
M
A
M
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J
A
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N
D

Also Consider Fishing In...

Gloucester21 guides · 28 miNewburyport15 guides · 33 miOrleans10 guides · 70 miHarwich Port9 guides · 73 miBoston8 guides · 4 miScituate8 guides · 24 mi

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

Massachusetts Fishing License

License Cost
Resident$27.50
Non-Resident$37.50
Requirements

Required for ages 15+. Freshwater license covers all inland waters.

Buy License Online — Massachusetts

Species Regulations

Rainbow Trout
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:No size limit

Check local regulations for specific water bodies as exceptions may exist; some areas may be catch and release only.

Walleye
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:14-inch minimum

Check local regulations for specific water bodies as exceptions may exist.

Brown Trout
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:3 per day
Size Limit:No size limit

Check local regulations for specific water bodies as exceptions may exist; some areas may be catch and release only.

Largemouth Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:12-inch minimum

Check local regulations for specific water bodies as exceptions may exist.

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