Portville, NY Fishing Trip — May

Your Portville, NY Fishing Trip

May2 peopleFamily Trip
High 63°F / Low 48°F5.2" rain · 19 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

What’s Biting in May

SheepsheadExcellent
Sheepshead
Various
CobiaExcellent
Cobia
Various
King MackerelExcellent
King Mackerel
Various

May Weather in Portville

63°F
Avg High
48°F
Avg Low
5.2"
Rainfall
19
Rainy Days

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

77 Guides Near Portville

No guides are based in Portville, 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.

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

Sheepshead
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:3 per person
Size Limit:No size limit

Anglers must enroll in the Recreational Marine Fishing Registry. Check DEC website for any specific area closures or changes.

Cobia
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:1 per person
Size Limit:37-inch minimum fork length

Anglers must enroll in the Recreational Marine Fishing Registry. Check DEC website for any specific area closures or changes.

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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