Fishing in Florida in May

22 species in our database have season windows covering May in Florida — including American Shad, Atlantic Croaker, Atlantic Mackerel, Bigmouth Buffalo. Each links to a full profile with identification features and baits. Seasons shift by region and regulation; the Florida state guide has licence sources.

Freshwater targets in Florida, May

Species	Season
American Shad	Mar–Apr–May–Jun–Jul–Aug–Sep–Oct–Nov
Bigmouth Buffalo	Mar–Apr–May–Jun–Jul–Aug–Sep–Oct–Nov
Black Bullhead	Mar–Apr–May–Jun–Jul–Aug–Sep–Oct–Nov
Largemouth Bass	Mar–Apr–May–Jun–Jul–Aug–Sep–Oct–Nov
Redear Sunfish	Mar–Apr–May–Jun–Jul–Aug–Sep–Oct–Nov
Smallmouth Buffalo	Mar–Apr–May–Jun–Jul–Aug–Sep–Oct–Nov

Saltwater & brackish targets in Florida, May

Species	Season
Atlantic Croaker	Mar–Apr–May–Jun–Jul–Aug–Sep–Oct–Nov
Atlantic Mackerel	Mar–Apr–May–Jun–Jul–Aug
Black Drum	Mar–Apr–May–Jun–Jul–Aug–Sep–Oct–Nov
Bonefish	Jan–Feb–Mar–Apr–May–Jun–Jul–Aug–Sep–Oct–Nov–Dec
California Corbina	Mar–Apr–May–Jun–Jul–Aug–Sep–Oct–Nov
Gag Grouper	Jan–Feb–Mar–Apr–May–Jun–Jul–Aug–Sep–Oct–Nov–Dec
King Mackerel	Mar–Apr–May–Jun–Jul–Aug–Sep–Oct–Nov
Pompano	Mar–Apr–May–Jun–Jul–Aug–Sep–Oct–Nov
Red Drum	Mar–Apr–May–Jun–Jul–Aug–Sep–Oct–Nov
Sheepshead	Mar–Apr–May–Jun–Jul–Aug–Sep–Oct–Nov
Snapper	Mar–Apr–May–Sep–Oct–Nov
Snook	Mar–Apr–May–Jun–Jul–Aug–Sep–Oct–Nov
Spot	Mar–Apr–May–Jun–Jul–Aug–Sep–Oct–Nov
Spotted Bay Bass	Mar–Apr–May–Jun–Jul–Aug–Sep–Oct–Nov
Spotted Seatrout	Mar–Apr–May–Jun–Jul–Aug–Sep–Oct–Nov
Tarpon	Mar–Apr–May–Jun–Jul–Aug

National view: what's biting across all states in May.