Westhampton Beach, NY Fishing Trip — May

Your Westhampton Beach, NY Fishing Trip

May2 peopleFamily Trip
High 67°F / Low 53°F9" rain · 13 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
Black Sea BassExcellent
Black Sea Bass
Bottom Fishing · Jigging
BluefishExcellent
Bluefish
Trolling · Casting
FlounderExcellent
Flounder
Various
TunaExcellent
Tuna
Trolling · Chunking
TautogExcellent
Tautog
Bottom fishing · Jigging
WeakfishGood
Weakfish
Various

May Weather in Westhampton Beach

67°F
Avg High
53°F
Avg Low
9"
Rainfall
13
Rainy Days

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

100 Guides Near Westhampton Beach

No guides are based in Westhampton Beach, 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.

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.

Black Sea Bass
Season:Check DEC website for current season dates
Bag Limit:Check DEC website for current bag limit
Size Limit:16-inch minimum

Regulations can change frequently; always check the NYS DEC website for the most up-to-date information.

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.

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