Plan a Fishing Trip to Cape May, NJ

12 guidesBest months: April, May, June, July

What's Biting in Cape May Right Now

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

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

New Jersey Fishing License

License: Freshwater fishing license

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