Port Leyden, NY Fishing Trip — May
Your Port Leyden, NY Fishing Trip
May2 peopleFamily Trip
High 61°F / Low 45°F5.2" rain · 17 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
ExcellentFlounder
Various
ExcellentTautog
Bottom fishing · Jigging
ExcellentTuna
Trolling · Chunking
ExcellentBluefish
Trolling · Casting
ExcellentBlack Sea Bass
Bottom Fishing · Jigging
GoodWeakfish
Various
May Weather in Port Leyden
61°F
Avg High
45°F
Avg Low
5.2"
Rainfall
17
Rainy Days
Mild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.
44 Guides Near Port Leyden
No guides are based in Port Leyden, but these guides operate nearby.
$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 York Fishing License
License Cost
Resident$25
Non-Resident$50
Requirements
Required for ages 16+. Freshwater fishing only. Marine registry separate and free.
Species Regulations
Mahi Mahi
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:3 per person
Size Limit:No size limit
No more than 15 mahi mahi may be possessed aboard a vessel at any time.
Striped Bass
Season:Check DEC website for current season dates
Bag Limit:1 per angler
Size Limit:28-31 inch slot limit
Regulations can change frequently; always check the NYS DEC website for the most up-to-date information.
Flounder
Season:May 1 - December 31
Bag Limit:3 per person
Size Limit:16-inch minimum
Regulations can vary by region, so check local rules.
Tautog
Season:April 1 - December 9
Bag Limit:4 per person
Size Limit:16-inch minimum
Check the NYDEC website for current regulations as they can change annually.