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Provincetown, MA Fishing Trip — May

Your Provincetown, MA Fishing Trip

May2 peopleFamily Trip
High 55°F / Low 51°F4.5" rain · 12 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

What’s Biting in May

16 species
Striped BassExcellent
Striped Bass
Trolling · Casting
TautogExcellent
Tautog
Bottom fishing · Jigging
Bluefin TunaExcellent
Bluefin Tuna
Various
FlukeExcellent
Fluke
Bottom Fishing · Drift Fishing
TunaExcellent
Tuna
Trolling · Chunking
BluefishExcellent
Bluefish
Trolling · Casting
SkateExcellent
Skate
Various
StingrayGood
Stingray
Various
PollockGood
Pollock
Various
Atlantic HalibutGood
Atlantic Halibut
Various
TurbotGood
Turbot
Various
HaddockGood
Haddock
Various
CodFair
Cod
Bottom Fishing · Trolling
Great White SharkFair
Great White Shark
Various
Atlantic CodFair
Atlantic Cod
Various
HakeFair
Hake
Various

May Weather in Provincetown

55°F
Avg High
51°F
Avg Low
4.5"
Rainfall
12
Rainy Days

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

6 Guides Matched

Beth Ann Charters - Beth Ann Charters
Beth Ann Charters

Beth Ann Charters

4.9(167)Top Rated

Fishing, Whale Watching, Sunset Cruises, and more! Between the two nicest vessels in Provincetown Harbor, which will you choose? Daily trips departing Provincetown harbor from May to October.

Provincetown, Massachusetts
SeaSalt Charters - SeaSalt Charters
SeaSalt Charters

SeaSalt Charters

4.6(46)Top Rated

SeaSalt Charters operates private whale watch charters out of Provincetown, MA, in Cape Cod.

Cod
Provincetown, Massachusetts
Chas'n Tails Charter Fishing - Chas'n Tails Charter Fishing
Chas'n Tails Charter Fishing

Chas'n Tails Charter Fishing

4.9(29)Top Rated

A cape cod charter fishing company! We offer fishing trips, sunset cruises, and private whale watch trips. Come have the time of your life fishing for striped bass, bluefish, fluke, and bluefin tuna! The perfect summer activity is waiting for you on the F.V. Lisa Zee!

Bluefin TunaBluefishCod
Provincetown, Massachusetts
Tighten Up Charters - Tighten Up Charters
Tighten Up Charters

Tighten Up Charters

5(17)Top Rated

Professional fishing charter service in Provincetown, Massachusetts. Contact us to book your next fishing adventure!

Provincetown, Massachusetts
Ginny G Sport Fishing - Ginny G Sport Fishing
Ginny G Sport Fishing

Ginny G Sport Fishing

4.6(18)Top Rated
Provincetown, Massachusetts
F/V Odysea - F/V Odysea
F/V Odysea

F/V Odysea

3.7(3)

Enjoy Provincetown Boat Rides for Fishing, Whale, Great White Shark and Seal Watching and Sightseeing and Sunset Cruises aboard the Odysea.

inshoreGreat White Shark
Provincetown, 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 / 3

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

Cod

saltwater
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 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

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.

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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