Cape May, NJ Fishing Trip — February

Your Cape May, NJ Fishing Trip

February2 peopleFamily Trip
High 42°F / Low 34°F4.1" rain · 12 rainy daysCold weather — dress in warm layers and bring waterproof gear.

What’s Biting in February

20 species
Spotted SeatroutGood
Spotted Seatrout
Various
Winter FlounderGood
Winter Flounder
Various
Striped BassFair
Striped Bass
Trolling · Casting
TunaFair
Tuna
Trolling · Chunking
FlounderFair
Flounder
Various
TautogFair
Tautog
Bottom fishing · Jigging
Spotted BassFair
Spotted Bass
Casting · Jigging
Starry FlounderFair
Starry Flounder
Various
Black DrumFair
Black Drum
Various
Mahi MahiLow
Mahi Mahi
Various
Giant Sea BassLow
Giant Sea Bass
Various
SpotLow
Spot
Various
WeakfishLow
Weakfish
Various
White Sea BassLow
White Sea Bass
Various
ScupLow
Scup
Various
Spotted GarLow
Spotted Gar
Various
CroakerLow
Croaker
Various
Cownose RayLow
Cownose Ray
Various
BluefishLow
Bluefish
Trolling · Casting
Black Sea BassLow
Black Sea Bass
Bottom Fishing · Jigging

February Weather in Cape May

42°F
Avg High
34°F
Avg Low
4.1"
Rainfall
12
Rainy Days

Cold weather — dress in warm layers and bring waterproof gear.

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

Spotted Seatrout
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:3 per day
Size Limit:14-inch minimum
Winter Flounder
Season:March 23 - December 31, 2024
Bag Limit:2 per day
Size Limit:12-inch minimum

Possession limit is 2 fish. Check the NJ Division of Fish and Wildlife website for any in-season changes.

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.

Tuna
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:Varies by species; check current regulations
Size Limit:Varies by species; check current regulations

Regulations for tuna are subject to federal guidelines and may change. Consult the NOAA Fisheries website for the most up-to-date information.

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