Beach Haven, NJ Fishing Trip — May
Your Beach Haven, NJ Fishing Trip
May2 peopleFamily Trip
High 69°F / Low 55°F6.4" rain · 15 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.
What’s Biting in May
8 species
ExcellentMahi Mahi
Various
ExcellentStriped Bass
Trolling · Casting
ExcellentTautog
Bottom fishing · Jigging
ExcellentBluefish
Trolling · Casting
ExcellentBlack Sea Bass
Bottom Fishing · Jigging
ExcellentTuna
Trolling · Chunking
ExcellentFlounder
Various
GoodWeakfish
Various
May Weather in Beach Haven
69°F
Avg High
55°F
Avg Low
6.4"
Rainfall
15
Rainy Days
Mild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.
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For Your Target Species
For the Season
$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.
Things to Do in Beach Haven
Activities for your non-fishing days
What's Biting By Month
Peak
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New Jersey Fishing License
License Cost
Resident$22.50
Non-Resident$34
Requirements
Required for ages 16-69. Trout stamp additional. Separate saltwater registry (free).
Species Regulations
Mahi Mahi
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:3 per person
Size Limit:No size limit
Possession limit is 6 per vessel.
Striped Bass
Season:March 1 – December 31
Bag Limit:1 per person
Size Limit:28-31 inches
Anglers must use inline circle hooks when fishing with bait. Check the NJ Division of Fish and Wildlife website for any in-season changes.
Tautog
Season:January 1 – February 28, April 1 – April 30, July 17 – November 15, December 1 – December 31
Bag Limit:4 per person (Jan 1-Feb 28), 1 per person (Apr 1-Apr 30), 5 per person (Jul 17-Nov 15), 4 per person (Dec 1-Dec 31)
Size Limit:16-inch minimum
Check the current regulations for any in-season changes.
Bluefish
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:3 per person (private/shore), 5 per person (for-hire)
Size Limit:No minimum size limit
Regulations may change in-season, so it's important to check the NJ Division of Fish and Wildlife website for updates.