Cape May, NJ Fishing Trip — November

Your Cape May, NJ Fishing Trip

November2 peopleFamily Trip
High 56°F / Low 48°F2.1" rain · 11 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

What’s Biting in November

20 species
Striped BassGood
Striped Bass
Trolling · Casting
TautogGood
Tautog
Bottom fishing · Jigging
Spotted BassGood
Spotted Bass
Casting · Jigging
Winter FlounderGood
Winter Flounder
Various
Mahi MahiFair
Mahi Mahi
Various
TunaFair
Tuna
Trolling · Chunking
FlounderFair
Flounder
Various
WeakfishFair
Weakfish
Various
Starry FlounderFair
Starry Flounder
Various
ScupFair
Scup
Various
Spotted SeatroutFair
Spotted Seatrout
Various
CroakerFair
Croaker
Various
Black DrumFair
Black Drum
Various
BluefishFair
Bluefish
Trolling · Casting
Giant Sea BassLow
Giant Sea Bass
Various
SpotLow
Spot
Various
White Sea BassLow
White Sea Bass
Various
Spotted GarLow
Spotted Gar
Various
Cownose RayLow
Cownose Ray
Various
Black Sea BassLow
Black Sea Bass
Bottom Fishing · Jigging

November Weather in Cape May

56°F
Avg High
48°F
Avg Low
2.1"
Rainfall
11
Rainy Days

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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