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Hampton, NH Fishing Trip — May

Your Hampton, NH Fishing Trip

May2 peopleFamily Trip
High 63°F / Low 50°F8" rain · 18 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
FlukeExcellent
Fluke
Bottom Fishing · Drift Fishing
Bluefin TunaExcellent
Bluefin Tuna
Various
TunaExcellent
Tuna
Trolling · Chunking
BluefishExcellent
Bluefish
Trolling · Casting
HaddockGood
Haddock
Various
CodFair
Cod
Bottom Fishing · Trolling

May Weather in Hampton

63°F
Avg High
50°F
Avg Low
8"
Rainfall
18
Rainy Days

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

7 Guides Matched

Al Gauron Deep Sea Fishing and Whale Watching - Al Gauron Deep Sea Fishing and Whale Watching
Al Gauron Deep Sea Fishing and Whale Watching

Al Gauron Deep Sea Fishing and Whale Watching

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Family owned and operated since 1934, Al Gauron Deep Sea Fishing & Whale Watching carries thousands of new and returning customers every year.

Hampton, New Hampshire
Hampton Beach Parasail & Paddle Board - Hampton Beach Parasail & Paddle Board
Hampton Beach Parasail & Paddle Board

Hampton Beach Parasail & Paddle Board

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Learn about Hampton Parasail, the trusted choice for parasailing, harbor cruises & paddle board rentals at Hampton Beach, NH.

Hampton, New Hampshire
Yellow Bird Deep Sea Fishing - Yellow Bird Deep Sea Fishing
Yellow Bird Deep Sea Fishing

Yellow Bird Deep Sea Fishing

4.9(129)Top Rated
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Central New Hampshire Guides - Central New Hampshire Guides
Central New Hampshire Guides

Central New Hampshire Guides

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Central NH Guides Deep Sea Fishing, Hunting Guide, Fresh water fishing and more

Hampton, New Hampshire
Steaker Charters - Steaker Charters
Steaker Charters

Steaker Charters

4.9(18)Top Rated

This page gives anglers a rundown on the different style deep sea fishing trips they can choose from. Customers can choose a group charter experience for up to a marathon 12 hour trip or trips are available for individual ticket sales. Deep sea fishing at it's finest!

Hampton, New Hampshire
Angler Management 101 - Angler Management 101
Angler Management 101

Angler Management 101

Hampton, New Hampshire

Directions to Angler Management 101 - New Hampshire's Premiere fishing charter company.

inshore
Hampton, New Hampshire
Optimist Charters - Optimist Charters
Optimist Charters

Optimist Charters

Hampton, New Hampshire

inshore
Hampton, New Hampshire
$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

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

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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

New Hampshire Fishing License

License Cost
Resident$25
Non-Resident$53
Requirements

Required for ages 16+. Freshwater and saltwater licenses available.

Buy License Online — New Hampshire

Species Regulations

Striped Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:1 per day
Size Limit:28-31 inches total length

Anglers must use inline circle hooks when fishing with bait.

Tautog
Season:April 1 - May 15 & August 1 - December 31
Bag Limit:4 per day
Size Limit:16-inch minimum

Possession of tautog is prohibited from May 16 through July 31.

Fluke
Season:May 17 - September 30
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:16-inch minimum
Bluefin Tuna
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:1 per vessel per day. Subject to change based on federal regulations.
Size Limit:73" curved fork length minimum. Consult current regulations for specific size limits as they can change.

Federal regulations apply and are subject to in-season adjustments. Consult current NMFS regulations.

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