Cape May, NJ Fishing Trip — June

Your Cape May, NJ Fishing Trip

June2 peopleFamily Trip
High 72°F / Low 67°F1.6" rain · 9 rainy daysGreat weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

What’s Biting in June

20 species
Mahi MahiExcellent
Mahi Mahi
Various
TunaExcellent
Tuna
Trolling · Chunking
TautogExcellent
Tautog
Bottom fishing · Jigging
Giant Sea BassExcellent
Giant Sea Bass
Various
SpotExcellent
Spot
Various
WeakfishExcellent
Weakfish
Various
White Sea BassExcellent
White Sea Bass
Various
Starry FlounderExcellent
Starry Flounder
Various
ScupExcellent
Scup
Various
Spotted GarExcellent
Spotted Gar
Various
Spotted SeatroutExcellent
Spotted Seatrout
Various
CroakerExcellent
Croaker
Various
Black DrumExcellent
Black Drum
Various
Cownose RayExcellent
Cownose Ray
Various
BluefishExcellent
Bluefish
Trolling · Casting
Black Sea BassExcellent
Black Sea Bass
Bottom Fishing · Jigging
Striped BassGood
Striped Bass
Trolling · Casting
FlounderGood
Flounder
Various
Spotted BassGood
Spotted Bass
Casting · Jigging
Winter FlounderGood
Winter Flounder
Various

June Weather in Cape May

72°F
Avg High
67°F
Avg Low
1.6"
Rainfall
9
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.

Tautog
Season:January 1 – February 28, April 1 – April 30, July 17 – November 15, December 1 – December 31
Bag Limit:4 per person (Jan 1-Feb 28), 1 per person (Apr 1-Apr 30), 5 per person (Jul 17-Nov 15), 4 per person (Dec 1-Dec 31)
Size Limit:16-inch minimum

Check the current regulations for any in-season changes.

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.

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