Sag Harbor, NY Fishing Trip — May
Your Sag Harbor, NY Fishing Trip
May2 peopleFamily Trip
High 63°F / Low 53°F10" rain · 14 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
ExcellentTuna
Trolling · Chunking
ExcellentBluefish
Trolling · Casting
ExcellentBlack Sea Bass
Bottom Fishing · Jigging
ExcellentTautog
Bottom fishing · Jigging
ExcellentFlounder
Various
GoodWeakfish
Various
May Weather in Sag Harbor
63°F
Avg High
53°F
Avg Low
10"
Rainfall
14
Rainy Days
Mild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.
2 in Sag Harbor + 74 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.
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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.
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.
Tuna
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:See current regulations for specific tuna species (e.g., Bluefin, Yellowfin, Bigeye, Albacore).
Size Limit:See current regulations for specific tuna species.
Regulations for tuna are subject to change based on federal guidelines. Check current regulations before fishing.
Bluefish
Season:Check DEC website for current season dates
Bag Limit:3 per angler
Size Limit:No minimum size limit
Regulations can change frequently; always check the NYS DEC website for the most up-to-date information.