Cape May, NJ Fishing Trip — July

Your Cape May, NJ Fishing Trip

July2 peopleFamily Trip
High 79°F / Low 75°F3.5" rain · 11 rainy daysGreat weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

What’s Biting in July

20 species
Mahi MahiExcellent
Mahi Mahi
Various
TunaExcellent
Tuna
Trolling · Chunking
Giant Sea BassExcellent
Giant Sea Bass
Various
ScupExcellent
Scup
Various
Spotted GarExcellent
Spotted Gar
Various
CroakerExcellent
Croaker
Various
BluefishExcellent
Bluefish
Trolling · Casting
Black Sea BassExcellent
Black Sea Bass
Bottom Fishing · Jigging
Striped BassGood
Striped Bass
Trolling · Casting
TautogGood
Tautog
Bottom fishing · Jigging
SpotGood
Spot
Various
WeakfishGood
Weakfish
Various
White Sea BassGood
White Sea Bass
Various
Starry FlounderGood
Starry Flounder
Various
Spotted SeatroutGood
Spotted Seatrout
Various
Black DrumGood
Black Drum
Various
Cownose RayGood
Cownose Ray
Various
FlounderFair
Flounder
Various
Spotted BassFair
Spotted Bass
Casting · Jigging
Winter FlounderFair
Winter Flounder
Various

July Weather in Cape May

79°F
Avg High
75°F
Avg Low
3.5"
Rainfall
11
Rainy Days

Great weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

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

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

Possession limit is 6 per vessel.

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.

Giant Sea Bass
Season:Closed. Catch and release only.
Bag Limit:0
Size Limit:No harvest allowed

Giant Sea Bass are a protected species. Any caught must be immediately released unharmed.

Scup
Season:January 1 - December 31
Bag Limit:30 per angler
Size Limit:9-inch minimum

Regulations are subject to change, so consult the NJ Division of Fish and Wildlife for the most up-to-date information.

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