Dering Harbor, NY Fishing Trip — May

Your Dering Harbor, NY Fishing Trip

May2 peopleFamily Trip
High 64°F / Low 53°F7.8" rain · 13 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

What’s Biting in May

Spanish MackerelExcellent
Spanish Mackerel
Casting · Trolling
King MackerelExcellent
King Mackerel
Various

May Weather in Dering Harbor

64°F
Avg High
53°F
Avg Low
7.8"
Rainfall
13
Rainy Days

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

76 Guides Near Dering Harbor

No guides are based in Dering Harbor, but these guides operate nearby.

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$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 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 / offshore Fishing

  • Rain jacket or windbreaker
  • Layered clothing (it gets cooler offshore)
  • Light rain jacket

New York Fishing License

License Cost
Resident$25
Non-Resident$50
Requirements

Required for ages 16+. Freshwater fishing only. Marine registry separate and free.

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Species Regulations

Spanish Mackerel
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:15 per person
Size Limit:14-inch minimum

Possession limit equal to the daily bag limit.

King Mackerel
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:3 per person
Size Limit:24-inch minimum

Possession limit equal to the daily bag limit.

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