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Marblehead, MA Fishing Trip — May

Your Marblehead, MA Fishing Trip

May2 peopleFamily Trip
High 63°F / Low 51°F7.7" rain · 16 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

What’s Biting in May

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

May Weather in Marblehead

63°F
Avg High
51°F
Avg Low
7.7"
Rainfall
16
Rainy Days

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

5 Guides Matched

Sigler Guide Service - Sigler Guide Service
Sigler Guide Service

Sigler Guide Service

5(59)Top Rated

Light tackle, fly fishing charters for striped bass-bluefin tuna out of Marblehead, Salem, Beverly, and Manchester, MA. Family-Kids fishing trips a specialty.

Bluefin TunaStriped BassTuna
Marblehead, Massachusetts
Titan Guide Service - Titan Guide Service
Titan Guide Service

Titan Guide Service

5(45)Top Rated

Fishing charters out of Marblehead, Ma providing pickup options from Gloucester to Boston.

Marblehead, Massachusetts
Water Street Outdoor Guides: Fishing Charters - Water Street Outdoor Guides: Fishing Charters
Water Street Outdoor Guides: Fishing Charters

Water Street Outdoor Guides: Fishing Charters

5(16)Top Rated

Best fishing guides and fishing charters for all ages and experience levels Boston, MA and Marblehead, MA

Marblehead, Massachusetts
Big Fish Mojo Sportfishing - Big Fish Mojo Sportfishing
Big Fish Mojo Sportfishing

Big Fish Mojo Sportfishing

5(13)Top Rated

We TEACH you to catch fish, sustainably. Other fishing charters won't. Book Now

Marblehead, Massachusetts
Fishing Charter Marblehead LLC - Fishing Charter Marblehead LLC
Fishing Charter Marblehead LLC

Fishing Charter Marblehead LLC

5(5)Top Rated

Experience the best Marblehead fishing charters with Fishing Charter Marblehead. Book a deep sea fishing adventure on Boston’s North Shore and reel in striped bass, bluefin tuna, shark, and more.

Bluefin TunaStriped BassTuna
Marblehead, 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

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

Tuna

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

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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.

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.

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.

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