Port Royal, PA Fishing Trip — September

Your Port Royal, PA Fishing Trip

September2 peopleFamily Trip
High 78°F / Low 57°F1.2" rain · 4 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
TautogGood
Tautog
Bottom fishing · Jigging
BluefishGood
Bluefish
Trolling · Casting
TunaGood
Tuna
Trolling · Chunking
Black Sea BassGood
Black Sea Bass
Bottom Fishing · Jigging
FlounderGood
Flounder
Various

September Weather in Port Royal

78°F
Avg High
57°F
Avg Low
1.2"
Rainfall
4
Rainy Days

Great weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

13 Guides Near Port Royal

No guides are based in Port Royal, 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 fly fishing / inshore / freshwater Fishing

  • Waders (if not provided)
  • Wading boots with felt or rubber soles
  • Bug spray
  • Bug spray
  • Rain gear
  • 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.

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.

Tautog
Season:January 1 – February 28 and April 1 – December 31
Bag Limit:4 per day
Size Limit:16-inch minimum

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

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