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Hingham, MA Fishing Trip — May

Your Hingham, MA Fishing Trip

May2 peopleFamily Trip
High 66°F / Low 51°F6.8" rain · 16 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

What’s Biting in May

Largemouth BassExcellent
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
Smallmouth BassExcellent
Smallmouth Bass
Casting · Fly Fishing
Channel CatfishExcellent
Channel Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Jug Fishing
WalleyeExcellent
Walleye
Various

May Weather in Hingham

66°F
Avg High
51°F
Avg Low
6.8"
Rainfall
16
Rainy Days

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

4 Guides Matched

Boston Sportfishing Charters - Boston Sportfishing Charters
Boston Sportfishing Charters

Boston Sportfishing Charters

5(23)Top Rated

Boston Sportfishing Charters is a private fishing charter based in Boston/South Shore Massachusetts targeting striped bass and giant bluefin tuna

Bluefin TunaStriped BassTuna
Hingham, Massachusetts
Blue Line Fishing Charters-Hingham/Boston - Blue Line Fishing Charters-Hingham/Boston
Blue Line Fishing Charters-Hingham/Boston

Blue Line Fishing Charters-Hingham/Boston

5(16)Top Rated

Blue Line Fishing Charters

Bluefish
Hingham, Massachusetts
Wine Down Boston - Wine Down Boston
Wine Down Boston

Wine Down Boston

5(3)Top Rated

Wine Down Boston fishes top waters in Atlantic Ocean Fishing For Striped Bass, Cod and more, Cape Cod, Striper Fishing, Cape Cod Striper fishing, cape cod charters, cape cod fishing trips, cape cod family fishing charters, Cape Cod Fishing, sport fishing cape cod, cape cod fish,cape cod striper fishing

CodStriped Bass
Hingham, Massachusetts
Snap Shot Charters - Snap Shot Charters
Snap Shot Charters

Snap Shot Charters

Hingham, Massachusetts

spinning and fly fishing charters for striped bass, blues, tuna, false albacore, and bonito

fly fishingfreshwateroffshoreTunaFalse Albacore
Hingham, 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

Largemouth Bass

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

Smallmouth Bass

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

Channel Catfish

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

Walleye

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 fly fishing / freshwater / offshore Fishing

  • Rain jacket or windbreaker
  • Layered clothing (it gets cooler offshore)
  • Waders (if not provided)
  • Wading boots with felt or rubber soles
  • Bug spray
  • Bug spray
  • Rain gear

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

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.

Smallmouth Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day in aggregate with largemouth bass
Size Limit:12-inch minimum

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

Channel Catfish
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:No limit
Size Limit:No size limit

None

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.

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