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Wildwood, NJ Fishing Trip — May

Your Wildwood, NJ Fishing Trip

May2 peopleFamily Trip
High 69°F / Low 58°F7.6" rain · 14 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

What’s Biting in May

8 species
Mahi MahiExcellent
Mahi Mahi
Various
Striped BassExcellent
Striped Bass
Trolling · Casting
Black Sea BassExcellent
Black Sea Bass
Bottom Fishing · Jigging
TunaExcellent
Tuna
Trolling · Chunking
BluefishExcellent
Bluefish
Trolling · Casting
TautogExcellent
Tautog
Bottom fishing · Jigging
FlounderExcellent
Flounder
Various
WeakfishGood
Weakfish
Various

May Weather in Wildwood

69°F
Avg High
58°F
Avg Low
7.6"
Rainfall
14
Rainy Days

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

4 Guides Matched

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
Bodacious Sport Fishing Charters - Bodacious Sport Fishing Charters
Bodacious Sport Fishing Charters

Bodacious Sport Fishing Charters

5(32)Top Rated

Bodacious Sportfishing is South Jersey's premiere offshore charter boat easily located in Wildwood. Providing tuna, marlin and shark trips.

MarlinTuna
Wildwood, New Jersey
Sailor's Delight Back Bay Fishing - Sailor's Delight Back Bay Fishing
Sailor's Delight Back Bay Fishing

Sailor's Delight Back Bay Fishing

4.4(48)

Party Boat Fishing for Fluke, Striper, and more in the Back Bays around Wildwood and Cape May, NJ!

FlukeStriped Bass
Wildwood, New Jersey
Capt Carlson - Capt Carlson
Capt Carlson

Capt Carlson

5(20)Top Rated
Wildwood, New Jersey
$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

Mahi Mahi

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

Striped Bass

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

Weakfish

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

Black Sea Bass

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

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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.

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.

Black Sea Bass
Season:May 15 - December 31 (check current regulations for specific dates and any closures)
Bag Limit:10 per person (check current regulations for specific limits)
Size Limit:13-inch minimum

Seasons and bag limits can change frequently, so it is important to check the NJ Division of Fish and Wildlife website for the most up-to-date information.

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.

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