Cape May, NJ Fishing Trip — April

Your Cape May, NJ Fishing Trip

April2 peopleFamily Trip

What’s Biting in April

20 species
Striped BassExcellent
Striped Bass
Trolling · Casting
FlounderExcellent
Flounder
Various
Spotted BassExcellent
Spotted Bass
Casting · Jigging
Spotted SeatroutExcellent
Spotted Seatrout
Various
Winter FlounderExcellent
Winter Flounder
Various
Mahi MahiGood
Mahi Mahi
Various
TunaGood
Tuna
Trolling · Chunking
TautogGood
Tautog
Bottom fishing · Jigging
Giant Sea BassGood
Giant Sea Bass
Various
SpotGood
Spot
Various
WeakfishGood
Weakfish
Various
White Sea BassGood
White Sea Bass
Various
Starry FlounderGood
Starry Flounder
Various
ScupGood
Scup
Various
Spotted GarGood
Spotted Gar
Various
CroakerGood
Croaker
Various
Black DrumGood
Black Drum
Various
Cownose RayGood
Cownose Ray
Various
BluefishGood
Bluefish
Trolling · Casting
Black Sea BassGood
Black Sea Bass
Bottom Fishing · Jigging

12 Guides Matched

$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 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.

Spotted Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:12-inch minimum

Combined limit of 5 largemouth, smallmouth, and spotted bass in aggregate.

Spotted Seatrout
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:3 per day
Size Limit:14-inch minimum
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