Plan a Fishing Trip to Cape May, NJ

12 guidesBest months: April, May, June, July

What's Biting in Cape May Right Now

Striped Bass
Excellentboth
Trolling, Casting, Live Bait Fishing
Flounder
ExcellentVarious
Spotted Bass
Excellentfreshwater
Casting, Jigging, Trolling
Spotted Seatrout
ExcellentVarious
Winter Flounder
ExcellentVarious
Mahi Mahi
GoodVarious
Tuna
Goodsaltwater
Trolling, Chunking, Live Baiting
Tautog
Goodsaltwater
Bottom fishing, Jigging, Live bait fishing
Giant Sea Bass
GoodVarious
Spot
GoodVarious
Weakfish
GoodVarious
White Sea Bass
GoodVarious
Starry Flounder
GoodVarious
Scup
GoodVarious
Spotted Gar
GoodVarious
Croaker
GoodVarious
Black Drum
GoodVarious
Cownose Ray
GoodVarious
Bluefish
Goodsaltwater
Trolling, Casting, Live Baiting
Black Sea Bass
Goodsaltwater
Bottom Fishing, Jigging, Live Bait

What to Bring

Check with Cape May guides 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

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Prepare for Your Trip

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Things to Do in Cape May

Activities for your non-fishing days

New Jersey Fishing License

License: Freshwater fishing license

Check the current NJ Freshwater Fishing Digest for specific waterbody exceptions.