Atlantic City Canyon Trips: Targeting Bluefin Tuna and Mahi-Mahi
Atlantic City offers quick access to productive offshore canyons. Bluefin tuna and mahi-mahi headline a diverse pelagic ...
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Atlantic City Fishing
Atlantic City combines world-class entertainment with excellent fishing, with productive nearshore waters, offshore canyon access, and back-bay fishing in the marshes behind the boardwalk. The city's large charter fleet targets everything from fluke and striped bass to bluefin tuna and mahi.
Fishing Calendar
What's Biting in Atlantic City?
See which species are available each month, color-coded by activity level.
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Species Glossary
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Atlantic City Fish Species
12+ species organized by fishing type. Click any species to learn more.
Inshore Species
Fish the bays, flats, and passes close to shore.
Nearshore Species
Target reefs, wrecks, and structure within a few miles of land.
Deep Sea Fishing Species
Head to deep water for big game and bottom species.
Charter Guide
Fishing Charter Types in Atlantic City
Understanding the different charter types will help you book the perfect trip for your group.
INSHORE
Fish the bays, flats, and passes close to shore. Target redfish, speckled trout, flounder and more in calm, protected waters.
View Inshore ChartersNEARSHORE
Fish the reefs, wrecks, and structure 1-9 miles offshore. Target snapper, grouper, cobia and more over natural and artificial reefs.
View Nearshore ChartersDEEP SEA FISHING
Deep sea fishing 20+ miles out. Chase tuna, marlin, mahi mahi, wahoo and other pelagic gamefish in blue water.
View Deep Sea Fishing ChartersTROLLING
Cover water by dragging lures or bait behind a moving boat to target pelagic species.
View Trolling ChartersBOTTOM FISHING
Drop baits to the ocean floor to target snapper, grouper, and other reef dwellers.
View Bottom Fishing ChartersFLY FISHING
Sight-cast with fly rods on the flats for redfish, trout, and tarpon.
View Fly Fishing ChartersSURF FISHING
Fish from the beach or wade into the surf to target pompano, whiting, and redfish.
View Surf Fishing ChartersKAYAK FISHING
Paddle out for a more intimate fishing experience on bays and nearshore waters.
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Atlantic City Fishing Blog
Local insights, seasonal reports, and expert tips for fishing in Atlantic City.
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Atlantic City Fishing Reviews
Bluefin Tuna Madness Offshore
Ran offshore out of Atlantic City to the Mudhole and found giant Bluefin Tuna crashing bait on the surface. Hooked three on the troll and landed two beautiful fish over 200 pounds. AC is one of the top Bluefin ports on the East Coast.
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Captain Gino
October
Bluefin Tuna
Fluke Slaughter in Absecon Inlet
Drifted the Absecon Inlet and nearshore waters off Atlantic City and absolutely crushed the Fluke. Bounced bucktails with Gulp on every drift and had nonstop action. Limited out before noon with several fish over 5 pounds.
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Captain Naomi
July
Fluke
Stripers Were Blitzing the Jetty
Fished the Absecon Inlet jetties at daybreak and found Striped Bass busting on peanut bunker. Cast swim baits into the blitz and had fish on every throw. Landed a dozen keeper stripers with the biggest pushing 38 inches. Atlantic City fall fishing at its best.
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Captain Alberto
November
Striped Bass
Mahi on the Fingers Was Incredible
Found a weed line on the 30-fathom fingers about 45 miles out of Atlantic City and the Mahi were piled under every piece of debris. Caught them on light spinning gear until our arms were sore. Also boxed some nice Yellowfin Tuna on the troll.
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Captain Tanya
August
Mahi Mahi
Yellowfin Tuna
Wreck Fishing Produced a Great Catch
Dropped on some of the nearshore wrecks off Atlantic City and filled the box with Sea Bass and big Fluke. The structure held a ton of fish and the bite was consistent all day. Great bottom fishing just a short ride from the inlet.
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Captain Reggie
September
Sea Bass
Fluke
Perfect Mix of Fishing and Fun
Atlantic City is the perfect fishing destination because you get world-class offshore canyons, great nearshore Fluke fishing, and then you can hit the boardwalk after. We caught a cooler of Fluke and Stripers then celebrated with dinner on the strip.
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Captain Lily
June
Fluke
Striped Bass
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