Staten Island, NY Fishing Trip — May

Your Staten Island, NY Fishing Trip

May2 peopleFamily Trip
High 69°F / Low 55°F8.1" rain · 16 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

What’s Biting in May

8 species
Striped BassExcellent
Striped Bass
Trolling · Casting
Mahi MahiExcellent
Mahi Mahi
Various
BluefishExcellent
Bluefish
Trolling · Casting
TautogExcellent
Tautog
Bottom fishing · Jigging
FlounderExcellent
Flounder
Various
TunaExcellent
Tuna
Trolling · Chunking
Black Sea BassExcellent
Black Sea Bass
Bottom Fishing · Jigging
WeakfishGood
Weakfish
Various

May Weather in Staten Island

69°F
Avg High
55°F
Avg Low
8.1"
Rainfall
16
Rainy Days

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

1 in Staten Island + 73 Nearby

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Prepare for Your Trip

Gear recommendations and packing list for your trip. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.

What to Bring

your guide provides all fishing gear and bait. Here's what else to bring:

Sunscreen (SPF 50+)
Polarized sunglasses
Hat or visor
Weather-appropriate clothing
Non-marking shoes or deck shoes
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)
Rain jacket or windbreaker
Layered clothing (cooler offshore)
Light rain jacket
$550
Estimated total for 2 people
$275
per person
Charter $200
Tip $40
Licenses $60
Food $100
Lodging $150

Estimates based on local charter rates and averages. Contact guides for exact pricing.

Things to Do in Staten Island

Activities for your non-fishing days

New York Fishing License

License Cost
Resident$25
Non-Resident$50
Requirements

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

Buy License Online — New York

Species Regulations

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.

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.

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.

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.

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