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Cape May Point, NJ Fishing Trip — April

Your Cape May Point, NJ Fishing Trip

April2 peopleFamily Trip
High 56°F / Low 49°F3.4" rain · 7 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

What’s Biting in April

8 species
Striped BassExcellent
Striped Bass
Trolling · Casting
FlounderExcellent
Flounder
Various
Mahi MahiGood
Mahi Mahi
Various
BluefishGood
Bluefish
Trolling · Casting
Black Sea BassGood
Black Sea Bass
Bottom Fishing · Jigging
TautogGood
Tautog
Bottom fishing · Jigging
TunaGood
Tuna
Trolling · Chunking
WeakfishGood
Weakfish
Various

April Weather in Cape May Point

56°F
Avg High
49°F
Avg Low
3.4"
Rainfall
7
Rainy Days

Mild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

59 Guides Near Cape May Point

No guides are based in Cape May Point, but these guides operate nearby.

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Moover Fishing Adventures - Moover Fishing Adventures
Moover Fishing Adventures

Moover Fishing Adventures

5(222)Top Rated

Searching for Private Fishing Charters or Private Cruise Charters in the Ocean City, NJ? Contact Moover Fishing Adventures to book a private charter today!

Ocean City, New Jersey
Miss Avalon Fishing Fleet - Miss Avalon Fishing Fleet
Miss Avalon Fishing Fleet

Miss Avalon Fishing Fleet

4.8(245)Top Rated
Avalon, New Jersey
Cape May Fisherman - Cape May Fisherman
Cape May Fisherman

Cape May Fisherman

4.6(234)Top Rated
Cape May, New Jersey
Starfish Fishing & Cruising - Starfish Fishing & Cruising
Starfish Fishing & Cruising

Starfish Fishing & Cruising

4.6(171)Top Rated

We offer Fishing Trips & Cruises here in Sea Isle City, NJ. We can make your day on the water a memorable one. Book online today!

Sea Isle City, New Jersey
Sea Star III - Deep Sea Fishing - Sea Star III - Deep Sea Fishing
Sea Star III - Deep Sea Fishing

Sea Star III - Deep Sea Fishing

4.6(128)Top Rated

These fish can give you all that you can handle! Have the experience of the SEA STAR III Crew on your side on your next fishing trip.

Cape May, New Jersey
Miss Chris Fishing - Miss Chris Fishing
Miss Chris Fishing

Miss Chris Fishing

4.2(188)

Got a question? Contact us at [email protected] and we'll get back to you as soon as possible!

inshore
Cape May, New Jersey
Twrecks Charters Atlantic City - Twrecks Charters Atlantic City
Twrecks Charters Atlantic City

Twrecks Charters Atlantic City

4.9(79)Top Rated

For private fishing charters in Atlantic City for the whole family. Stripers, Sea Bass, Fluke, Shark, Cod fishging charters leaving from Atlantic City, NJ. Water excursions, private parties, bachelorette parties or bachelor party charters in AC NJ.

Black Sea BassCodFluke
Atlantic City, New Jersey
Duke O' Fluke - Duke O' Fluke
Duke O' Fluke

Duke O' Fluke

4.5(119)Top Rated
Somers Point, New Jersey
Reel Fun Fishing - Reel Fun Fishing
Reel Fun Fishing

Reel Fun Fishing

4.8(78)Top Rated
Ocean City, New Jersey
Cape May Lady (formerly Royal Flush Fishing) - Cape May Lady (formerly Royal Flush Fishing)
Cape May Lady (formerly Royal Flush Fishing)

Cape May Lady (formerly Royal Flush Fishing)

4.3(114)

Cape May Lady charter fishing boat in Wildwood, NJ, sails daily! If you’re local, vacationing or planning a private charter our 90 passenger vessel awaits!

Wildwood, New Jersey
Time Out Fishing Charters - Time Out Fishing Charters
Time Out Fishing Charters

Time Out Fishing Charters

4.9(54)Top Rated
Absecon, New Jersey
Shore Thing Charters OCNJ - Shore Thing Charters OCNJ
Shore Thing Charters OCNJ

Shore Thing Charters OCNJ

5(47)Top Rated
Ocean City, New Jersey
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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's Biting By Month

Peak
1 / 2

Mahi Mahi

Various
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Striped Bass

both
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Bluefish

saltwater
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Black Sea Bass

saltwater
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Also Consider Fishing In...

Cape May12 guides · 3 miAtlantic City10 guides · 42 miOcean City9 guides · 31 miAvalon8 guides · 17 miBarnegat4 guides · 69 miWaretown4 guides · 72 mi

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 inshore Fishing

  • Light rain jacket

New Jersey Fishing License

License Cost
Resident$22.50
Non-Resident$34
Requirements

Required for ages 16-69. Trout stamp additional. Separate saltwater registry (free).

Buy License Online — New Jersey

Species Regulations

Striped Bass
Season:March 1 – December 31
Bag Limit:1 per person
Size Limit:28-31 inches

Anglers must use inline circle hooks when fishing with bait. Check the NJ Division of Fish and Wildlife website for any in-season changes.

Flounder
Season:May 4 - December 31, 2024
Bag Limit:3 per day
Size Limit:16-inch minimum

Regulations may change annually; check the NJ Division of Fish and Wildlife website for the most up-to-date information.

Mahi Mahi
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:3 per person
Size Limit:No size limit

Possession limit is 6 per vessel.

Bluefish
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:3 per person (private/shore), 5 per person (for-hire)
Size Limit:No minimum size limit

Regulations may change in-season, so it's important to check the NJ Division of Fish and Wildlife website for updates.

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