Port Matilda, PA Fishing Trip — September

Your Port Matilda, PA Fishing Trip

September2 peopleFamily Trip
High 76°F / Low 56°F2.9" rain · 8 rainy daysGreat weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

What’s Biting in September

8 species
Striped BassGood
Striped Bass
Trolling · Casting
Mahi MahiGood
Mahi Mahi
Various
WeakfishGood
Weakfish
Various
BluefishGood
Bluefish
Trolling · Casting
TunaGood
Tuna
Trolling · Chunking
Black Sea BassGood
Black Sea Bass
Bottom Fishing · Jigging
TautogGood
Tautog
Bottom fishing · Jigging
FlounderGood
Flounder
Various

September Weather in Port Matilda

76°F
Avg High
56°F
Avg Low
2.9"
Rainfall
8
Rainy Days

Great weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

5 Guides Near Port Matilda

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

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.

Buy License Online — Pennsylvania

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.

Weakfish
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:1 per day
Size Limit:13-inch minimum

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.

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