Cape May, NJ Fishing Trip — September

Your Cape May, NJ Fishing Trip

September2 peopleFamily Trip
High 72°F / Low 68°F5" rain · 9 rainy daysGreat weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

What’s Biting in September

20 species
Striped BassGood
Striped Bass
Trolling · Casting
Mahi MahiGood
Mahi Mahi
Various
TunaGood
Tuna
Trolling · Chunking
FlounderGood
Flounder
Various
TautogGood
Tautog
Bottom fishing · Jigging
Spotted BassGood
Spotted Bass
Casting · Jigging
WeakfishGood
Weakfish
Various
ScupGood
Scup
Various
Spotted SeatroutGood
Spotted Seatrout
Various
CroakerGood
Croaker
Various
Black DrumGood
Black Drum
Various
BluefishGood
Bluefish
Trolling · Casting
Black Sea BassGood
Black Sea Bass
Bottom Fishing · Jigging
Giant Sea BassFair
Giant Sea Bass
Various
SpotFair
Spot
Various
White Sea BassFair
White Sea Bass
Various
Starry FlounderFair
Starry Flounder
Various
Spotted GarFair
Spotted Gar
Various
Cownose RayFair
Cownose Ray
Various
Winter FlounderLow
Winter Flounder
Various

September Weather in Cape May

72°F
Avg High
68°F
Avg Low
5"
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

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.

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.

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.

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