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Port Matilda, PA Fishing Trip — May

Your Port Matilda, PA Fishing Trip

May2 peopleFamily Trip
High 67°F / Low 50°F8.7" rain · 19 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
TunaExcellent
Tuna
Trolling · Chunking
Black Sea BassExcellent
Black Sea Bass
Bottom Fishing · Jigging
TautogExcellent
Tautog
Bottom fishing · Jigging
FlounderExcellent
Flounder
Various
WeakfishGood
Weakfish
Various

May Weather in Port Matilda

67°F
Avg High
50°F
Avg Low
8.7"
Rainfall
19
Rainy Days

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

5 Guides Near Port Matilda

No guides are based in Port Matilda, but these guides operate nearby.

The Feathered Hook - The Feathered Hook
The Feathered Hook

The Feathered Hook

4.9(108)Top Rated

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Coburn, Pennsylvania
Juniata Troutfitters - Juniata Troutfitters
Juniata Troutfitters

Juniata Troutfitters

5(5)Top Rated

Looking to book a guided fly fishing trip on the Little Juniata River with Juniata Troutfitters? Here's our most recent rates plus more info.

Tyrone, Pennsylvania
Holsingers Guide Service - Holsingers Guide Service
Holsingers Guide Service

Holsingers Guide Service

5(1)Top Rated
inshore
East Freedom, Pennsylvania
Striper Lore Guide Service - Striper Lore Guide Service
Striper Lore Guide Service

Striper Lore Guide Service

4.9Top Rated

For over 40 years, Raystown Lake fishing guide Brian Keller has been catching numerous trophy size fish. He Specializes in trolling live bait for stripers.

Altoona, Pennsylvania
Penns Creek Guides - Penns Creek Guides
Penns Creek Guides

Penns Creek Guides

Spring Mills, Pennsylvania

inshore
Spring Mills, Pennsylvania
$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

Peak
1 / 2

Striped Bass

both
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Mahi Mahi

Various
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Weakfish

Various
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Bluefish

saltwater
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

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 Fishing

  • Light rain jacket

Pennsylvania Fishing License

License Cost
Resident$22.97
Non-Resident$52.97
Requirements

Required for ages 16+. Trout/salmon permit and Lake Erie permit available additionally.

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Species Regulations

Striped Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:2 per day
Size Limit:28-inch minimum

Applies to Delaware River and Estuary. Check specific regulations for the Delaware River.

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

Regulations can change annually; consult the current Pennsylvania Fishing Summary for the most up-to-date rules.

Bluefish
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:3 per day
Size Limit:No size limit

Applies to Delaware River and Estuary. Check specific regulations for the Delaware River.

Tuna
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:Varies by species; consult federal regulations
Size Limit:Varies by species; consult federal regulations

Tuna regulations are primarily governed by federal agencies like NOAA. Consult those sources for specific rules.

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