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CAPE MAY
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Cape May Fishing
Cape May is New Jersey's southernmost point where the Delaware Bay meets the Atlantic Ocean, creating one of the most productive fishing environments on the East Coast. The Cape May Rips, offshore canyons, and inshore waters produce incredible variety from striped bass and fluke to tuna and marlin.
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What's Biting in Cape May?
See which species are available each month, color-coded by activity level.
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Species Glossary
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Cape May Fish Species
16+ 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 Cape May
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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Cape May Fishing Blog
Local insights, seasonal reports, and expert tips for fishing in Cape May.
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Cape May Fishing Reviews
Tuna Were Loaded at the Canyon
Ran offshore from Cape May to the Wilmington Canyon and found Yellowfin Tuna busting on the surface. Chunked butterfish and had a nonstop pick all day. Boxed eight beautiful yellowfin averaging 50 pounds each. Cape May is a world-class offshore port.
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Captain Sal
August
Yellowfin Tuna
Striper Fishing at the Rips Was Insane
Fished the Cape May Rips on the outgoing tide and the Striped Bass were absolutely crushing bunker on the surface. We threw topwater plugs into the blitz and had explosive strikes on every cast. Landed over 20 fish in two hours.
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Captain Jacqueline
October
Striped Bass
Fluke Bite Was Wide Open
Drifted the Delaware Bay side of Cape May and the Fluke were stacked up on every drop. Bounced bucktails and Gulp combos and had nonstop action. Limited out with nice fish and had a couple doormats mixed in. Great summer fishing.
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Captain Vinny
July
Fluke
White Marlin Release Day
Cape May is a legitimate marlin port and we proved it on this trip. Trolled the canyon edges and raised seven White Marlin, releasing five. Also boxed some beautiful Mahi Mahi and a couple Yellowfin Tuna on the way home. Outstanding bluewater action.
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Captain Dorothy
August
White Marlin
Mahi Mahi
Yellowfin Tuna
Weakfish Comeback on the Flats
Fished the flats inside Delaware Bay near Cape May and found good numbers of Weakfish on the soft bottom. Drifted worms and caught them steady all morning. Mixed in some nice Bluefish and a couple keeper Fluke. Glad to see the Weakfish making a comeback.
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Captain Rashid
June
Weakfish
Bluefish
Fluke
Surf Fishing the Point Was Phenomenal
Hit the beach at Cape May Point at sunset and the Striped Bass were feeding in the wash. Threw plugs and bucktails into the surf and caught fish until dark. Several bass over 30 inches with Bluefish mixed in. World-class surf fishing destination.
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Captain Beth
November
Striped Bass
Bluefish
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