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Salem, MA Fishing Trip — May

Your Salem, MA Fishing Trip

May2 peopleFamily Trip
High 63°F / Low 50°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
FlukeExcellent
Fluke
Bottom Fishing · Drift Fishing
Bluefin TunaExcellent
Bluefin Tuna
Various
TautogExcellent
Tautog
Bottom fishing · Jigging
TunaExcellent
Tuna
Trolling · Chunking
BluefishExcellent
Bluefish
Trolling · Casting
HaddockGood
Haddock
Various
CodFair
Cod
Bottom Fishing · Trolling

May Weather in Salem

63°F
Avg High
50°F
Avg Low
7.7"
Rainfall
16
Rainy Days

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

3 Guides Matched

Endeavour fishing charters with Fisherman Tim - Endeavour fishing charters with Fisherman Tim
Endeavour fishing charters with Fisherman Tim

Endeavour fishing charters with Fisherman Tim

5(51)Top Rated
Salem, Massachusetts
AliJen Charters - AliJen Charters
AliJen Charters

AliJen Charters

5(20)Top Rated
Salem, Massachusetts
Fish Tales Ii Charters - Fish Tales Ii Charters
Fish Tales Ii Charters

Fish Tales Ii Charters

Salem, Massachusetts

inshore
Salem, 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

Fluke

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 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.

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.

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.

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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