Somers Point, NJ Fishing Trip — May
Your Somers Point, NJ Fishing Trip
May2 peopleFamily Trip
High 70°F / Low 56°F7.1" rain · 15 rainy daysWarm with frequent rain — pack a rain jacket and quick-dry clothes.
What’s Biting in May
8 species
ExcellentMahi Mahi
Various
ExcellentStriped Bass
Trolling · Casting
ExcellentBluefish
Trolling · Casting
ExcellentBlack Sea Bass
Bottom Fishing · Jigging
ExcellentTautog
Bottom fishing · Jigging
ExcellentTuna
Trolling · Chunking
ExcellentFlounder
Various
GoodWeakfish
Various
May Weather in Somers Point
70°F
Avg High
56°F
Avg Low
7.1"
Rainfall
15
Rainy Days
Warm with frequent rain — pack a rain jacket and quick-dry clothes.
3 Guides Matched
$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
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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.
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.
Black Sea Bass
Season:May 15 - December 31 (check current regulations for specific dates and any closures)
Bag Limit:10 per person (check current regulations for specific limits)
Size Limit:13-inch minimum
Seasons and bag limits can change frequently, so it is important to check the NJ Division of Fish and Wildlife website for the most up-to-date information.