Chatham, MA Fishing Trip — May

Your Chatham, MA Fishing Trip

May2 peopleFamily Trip
High 60°F / Low 52°F4.6" rain · 12 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

What’s Biting in May

9 species
Striped BassExcellent
Striped Bass
Trolling · Casting
TautogExcellent
Tautog
Bottom fishing · Jigging
BluefishExcellent
Bluefish
Trolling · Casting
FlukeExcellent
Fluke
Bottom Fishing · Drift Fishing
TunaExcellent
Tuna
Trolling · Chunking
Bluefin TunaExcellent
Bluefin Tuna
Various
HaddockGood
Haddock
Various
CodFair
Cod
Bottom Fishing · Trolling
Great White SharkFair
Great White Shark
Various

May Weather in Chatham

60°F
Avg High
52°F
Avg Low
4.6"
Rainfall
12
Rainy Days

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

10 Guides Matched

Prepare for Your Trip

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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.

Things to Do in Chatham

Activities for your non-fishing days

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

Striped Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:1 per angler, per day
Size Limit:28-31 inches

Anglers must use a single hook. Circle hooks are required when fishing with natural bait.

Tautog
Season:April 1 to May 15 and August 1 to December 31
Bag Limit:4 per angler
Size Limit:16-inch minimum

Specific dates and bag limits may vary by year, so always check the current regulations.

Bluefish
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:3 per angler per day from shore; 3 per private vessel; 5 per angler on for-hire vessel
Size Limit:No minimum size

Anglers aboard for-hire vessels (charter/party boats) are subject to a 5 fish bag limit.

Fluke
Season:May 25 - October 9 (Dates vary annually)
Bag Limit:5 per angler
Size Limit:16-inch minimum

Regulations can change annually, so always check the current rules.

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