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Margate City, NJ Fishing Trip — May

Your Margate City, NJ Fishing Trip

May2 peopleFamily Trip
High 68°F / Low 56°F6.7" rain · 15 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

What’s Biting in May

5 species
Channel CatfishExcellent
Channel Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Jug Fishing
Largemouth BassExcellent
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
WalleyeExcellent
Walleye
Various
Brown TroutExcellent
Brown Trout
Various
Smallmouth BassExcellent
Smallmouth Bass
Casting · Fly Fishing

May Weather in Margate City

68°F
Avg High
56°F
Avg Low
6.7"
Rainfall
15
Rainy Days

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

80 Guides Near Margate City

No guides are based in Margate City, but these guides operate nearby.

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Moover Fishing Adventures - Moover Fishing Adventures
Moover Fishing Adventures

Moover Fishing Adventures

5(222)Top Rated

Searching for Private Fishing Charters or Private Cruise Charters in the Ocean City, NJ? Contact Moover Fishing Adventures to book a private charter today!

Ocean City, New Jersey
Miss Avalon Fishing Fleet - Miss Avalon Fishing Fleet
Miss Avalon Fishing Fleet

Miss Avalon Fishing Fleet

4.8(245)Top Rated
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Cape May Fisherman - Cape May Fisherman
Cape May Fisherman

Cape May Fisherman

4.6(234)Top Rated
Cape May, New Jersey
Miss Barnegat Light - Miss Barnegat Light
Miss Barnegat Light

Miss Barnegat Light

4.7(181)Top Rated

Miss Barnegat Light is the area leader in deep sea fishing trips & sunset cruises. Call to schedule your trip. Fish for tuna, striper & more! 609-494-2094

Striped BassTuna
Barnegat Light, New Jersey
Starfish Fishing & Cruising - Starfish Fishing & Cruising
Starfish Fishing & Cruising

Starfish Fishing & Cruising

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We offer Fishing Trips & Cruises here in Sea Isle City, NJ. We can make your day on the water a memorable one. Book online today!

Sea Isle City, New Jersey
Sea Star III - Deep Sea Fishing - Sea Star III - Deep Sea Fishing
Sea Star III - Deep Sea Fishing

Sea Star III - Deep Sea Fishing

4.6(128)Top Rated

These fish can give you all that you can handle! Have the experience of the SEA STAR III Crew on your side on your next fishing trip.

Cape May, New Jersey
Miss Chris Fishing - Miss Chris Fishing
Miss Chris Fishing

Miss Chris Fishing

4.2(188)

Got a question? Contact us at [email protected] and we'll get back to you as soon as possible!

inshore
Cape May, New Jersey
Twrecks Charters Atlantic City - Twrecks Charters Atlantic City
Twrecks Charters Atlantic City

Twrecks Charters Atlantic City

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For private fishing charters in Atlantic City for the whole family. Stripers, Sea Bass, Fluke, Shark, Cod fishging charters leaving from Atlantic City, NJ. Water excursions, private parties, bachelorette parties or bachelor party charters in AC NJ.

Black Sea BassCodFluke
Atlantic City, New Jersey
Duke O' Fluke - Duke O' Fluke
Duke O' Fluke

Duke O' Fluke

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Reel Fun Fishing - Reel Fun Fishing
Reel Fun Fishing

Reel Fun Fishing

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Ocean City, New Jersey
Cape May Lady (formerly Royal Flush Fishing) - Cape May Lady (formerly Royal Flush Fishing)
Cape May Lady (formerly Royal Flush Fishing)

Cape May Lady (formerly Royal Flush Fishing)

4.3(114)

Cape May Lady charter fishing boat in Wildwood, NJ, sails daily! If you’re local, vacationing or planning a private charter our 90 passenger vessel awaits!

Wildwood, New Jersey
Time Out Fishing Charters - Time Out Fishing Charters
Time Out Fishing Charters

Time Out Fishing Charters

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Absecon, New Jersey
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$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's Biting By Month

Peak
1 / 2

Channel Catfish

freshwater
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Largemouth Bass

freshwater
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Walleye

Various
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Brown Trout

Various
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Also Consider Fishing In...

Point Pleasant Beach18 guides · 58 miBelmar15 guides · 64 miCape May12 guides · 34 miAtlantic City10 guides · 5 miOcean City9 guides · 6 miAvalon8 guides · 20 mi

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

Channel Catfish
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:No limit
Size Limit:No size limit

No specific regulations beyond general freshwater fishing rules.

Largemouth Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:12-inch minimum

Check the current NJ Freshwater Fishing Digest for specific waterbody exceptions, including catch and release areas.

Walleye
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:3 per day
Size Limit:18-inch minimum

Check the current NJ Freshwater Fishing Digest for specific waterbody exceptions.

Brown Trout
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:2 per day
Size Limit:9-inch minimum

More restrictive regulations may apply to Wild Trout Streams and Trout Conservation Areas; consult the current NJ Freshwater Fishing Digest.

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