May fishing in Florida

13 fish records list May as a peak season. Regulations and conditions can change.

13 fish records list May as a peak month. Each listed species is linked to its source-backed guide; seasonal notes are not a forecast.

• 01 / May peak monthBlack drumPogonias cromis
• 02 / May peak monthBlue runnerCaranx crysos
• 03 / May peak monthCobiaRachycentron canadum
• 04 / May peak monthCrevalle jackCaranx hippos
• 05 / May peak monthFlorida pompanoTrachinotus carolinus
• 06 / May peak monthGulf flounderParalichthys albigutta
• 07 / May peak monthHogfishLachnolaimus maximus
• 08 / May peak monthKing mackerelScomberomorus cavalla
• 09 / May peak monthPermitTrachinotus falcatus
• 10 / May peak monthSouthern flounderParalichthys lethostigma
• 11 / May peak monthSpanish mackerelScomberomorous maculatus
• 12 / May peak monthSpotted seatroutCynoscion nebulosus
• 13 / May peak monthWeakfishCynoscion regalis

Information comes from the supplied source datasets. Check linked FWC regulations for current rules.