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Falmouth, MA Fishing Trip — May

Your Falmouth, MA Fishing Trip

May2 peopleFamily Trip
High 63°F / Low 53°F5.4" rain · 11 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

What’s Biting in May

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

May Weather in Falmouth

63°F
Avg High
53°F
Avg Low
5.4"
Rainfall
11
Rainy Days

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

6 Guides Matched

Patriot Party Boats - Emil Tietje
Emil Tietje

Patriot Party Boats

4.5(141)Top Rated

Experience the beautiful waters surrounding Cape Cod on one of our fishing charters. We are a family-owned and operated business. Book online today!

inshoreCod
Falmouth, Massachusetts
Hairball Charters - Hairball Charters
Hairball Charters

Hairball Charters

4.9(39)Top Rated

Captain Eric Stapelfeld's Hairball Charters is a Cape Cod charter fishing service based in Falmouth harbor for trophy striped bass, bluefish and fluke.

BluefishCodFluke
Falmouth, Massachusetts
Islander Sport Fishing - Islander Sport Fishing
Islander Sport Fishing

Islander Sport Fishing

5(13)Top Rated

Islander Sportfishing Charters is Falmouth Harbor’s premier Sport Fishing Company. We offer Offshore, Inshore, and Light Tackle Fishing Charter from May thru October.

offshoreinshore
Falmouth, Massachusetts
Bluefin Charters - Bluefin Charters
Bluefin Charters

Bluefin Charters

5(13)Top Rated

Charter fishing from Falmouth, MA with Blue-fin Charters for striped bass, bluefish, bonita, albacore, fluke, black sea bass, scup, sharks, and more!

Black Sea BassBluefishFluke
Falmouth, Massachusetts
Capt Jims Charters LLC - Capt Jims Charters LLC
Capt Jims Charters LLC

Capt Jims Charters LLC

5(7)Top Rated
Falmouth, Massachusetts
Bloodline Charters - Bloodline Charters
Bloodline Charters

Bloodline Charters

5(7)Top Rated
Falmouth, Massachusetts
$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

Striped Bass

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

Tautog

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

Haddock

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

Bluefin Tuna

Various
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 / offshore Fishing

  • Rain jacket or windbreaker
  • Layered clothing (it gets cooler offshore)
  • 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

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.

Bluefin Tuna
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:Refer to current NMFS regulations
Size Limit:Refer to current NMFS regulations

Bluefin Tuna regulations are highly variable and managed by NOAA/NMFS. Consult the latest federal regulations for specific details on seasons, size, and bag limits.

Tuna
Season:Year-round, with possible closures
Bag Limit:Varies by species and permit; typically 1 per vessel
Size Limit:Varies by species; Bluefin Tuna has minimum and maximum size limits

Tuna fishing requires a federal HMS permit and is heavily regulated with specific rules for different species and size classes. Check current regulations before fishing.

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