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Cape May, New Jersey
Cape May Fishing Charters
11 charter captains and guides fishing from Cape May and Wildwood, listed A to Z with their boats, trip types and published prices. Call the captain directly – we never take a commission.
The captains
Cape May fishing charters and guides, A to Z
Trip types, species and prices are shown as each operator publishes them. Ask the captain what fits your group, and confirm prices before you book.
Your boat, Cape May
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Common Sense Sportfishing
1231 NJ-109, Cape May, NJ 08204 (meeting point)
Targets: Bluefish, Black drum, Black sea bass, Mahi-mahi, Yellowfin tuna, Bigeye tuna, Swordfish, Tilefish
Gone Fishin' Sport Fishing Charters
Cape May
Targets: Striped bass, Bluefish, Spanish mackerel, Summer flounder, Black sea bass, Black drum, Yellowfin tuna, Bluefin tuna
Hit the Surf Charters (HTS Charters)
Avalon Marine Center, Pier A Slip 4, 2 Channel Rd, Avalon, NJ 08202
Targets: Summer flounder, Striped bass, Tautog, Bluefish
Jersey Boy Charters
Port Marina, 954 Ocean Drive, Cape May, NJ
Targets: Summer flounder, Black sea bass, Shark, Yellowfin tuna, Bluefin tuna, Mahi-mahi, Marlin, Swordfish
JP Charters
Cape May
Targets: Striped bass, Black drum, Summer flounder, Bluefish, Black sea bass, Sheepshead, Tautog, Mahi-mahi
Legal Limit Charters
Utsch's Marina, 1121 NJ-109, Cape May, NJ
Targets: Striped bass, Black drum, Summer flounder, Black sea bass, Shark, Tuna, Marlin, Mahi-mahi
Miss Avalon Fishing & Cruising
Avalon Fishing Center, 14th & Ocean Drive, Avalon, NJ 08202
Targets: Summer flounder, Black sea bass, Triggerfish
Miss Chris Fishing
1210 Wilson Drive, Cape May, NJ 08204
Targets: Tautog, Black sea bass, Summer flounder, Lingcod, Black drum, Striped bass, Tilefish
OverUnder Charters
South Jersey Marina, Cape May (offshore); Avalon Marine Center, 701 Old Avalon Blvd, Avalon (back bay)
Targets: Tuna, Marlin, Shark, Swordfish, Mahi-mahi, Bluefish, Summer flounder, Tautog
Starlight Fleet
6200 Park Boulevard, Wildwood Crest, NJ 08260
Targets: Croaker, Bluefish, Weakfish, King mackerel
Tara Anne Sport Fishing
Wildwood
Targets: Striped bass, Summer flounder, Spanish mackerel, Bonito, Bluefish, Tuna, Marlin
Listed alphabetically – this is not a ranking. Updated October 2026. How we list · Update or remove a listing
Trip types
Deep sea, inshore or party boat in Cape May?
How the 11 operators listed here split by the trips they run. Not sure which fits? Read inshore vs offshore fishing.
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Deep sea and offshore boats
Offshore and deep sea trips run past the beaches to reefs, wrecks, ledges and open water for bigger fish. Expect longer runs, more swell and longer trips – full days are common.
Usually after: Summer flounder, Bluefish, Black sea bass, Mahi-mahi.
Typical private half day: $775 (4 boats publish one).
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Inshore and bay guides
Inshore trips fish calm bays, flats, marsh and the passes close to land. Short runs, smaller boats and steady action make them the usual pick for kids and first-timers.
Usually after: Summer flounder, Black sea bass, Striped bass, Bluefish.
Typical private half day: $775 (4 boats publish one).
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Party boats
Party boats (head boats) sell spots per person, bait and tackle included. They are the cheapest way onto the water, and the crew helps beginners.
Usually after: Summer flounder, Black sea bass, Triggerfish, Tautog.
Today on the water
Conditions in Cape May right now
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NOAA Cape Island Creek, Cape May
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NOAA Cape Island Creek, Cape May
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Live from NOAA tide station 8535902, NOAA station 8536110, the National Weather Service. Tide times are predictions. Sunrise and moon are calculated for Cape May.
Full tide table and what is biting: Cape May fishing report.
Prices
What a fishing charter costs in Cape May
Calculated from the prices captains publish (private trips for the whole boat, not per person), checked October 2026. Most prices cover up to 4 to 6 anglers; tips, fuel surcharges and fish cleaning can be extra.
| Trip | Median | Range | Boats |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private half day (about 4 hours) | $775 | $750 – $980 | 4 |
| Private full day (about 8 hours) | $1,500 | $1,000 – $3,300 | 3 |
Compare towns: fishing charter prices across the US.
Seasons
What is biting in Cape May, month by month
The main months for each fish, so you can match your dates to what you want to catch.
| Species | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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| Tautog | ||||||||||||
| Black drum | ||||||||||||
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| Summer flounder | ||||||||||||
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| Shark | ||||||||||||
| Tuna | ||||||||||||
| Lingcod |
Shaded months are the main season or open season for each fish, from the state wildlife agency or local captains’ own published calendars. Seasons and limits change – check current rules before you go. Sources: wildwoodsnj.com, jpchartersnj.com.
Know before you go
Fishing in Cape May: local notes
Source: southjerseymarina.com
Source: capemay.com
Source: wildwoodsnj.com
Source: wildwoodsnj.com
Source: gonefishinchartersnj.com
Questions
Cape May fishing charter questions
How many fishing charters are in Cape May?
We list 11 charter captains and guides fishing from Cape May and Wildwood, A to Z – not ranked.
How much is a fishing charter in Cape May?
Among 4 boats that publish a private half-day price, the median is $775 (from $750 to $980), and the median full day is $1,500. Prices are for the whole boat, usually up to 4 to 6 anglers.
What fish can you catch in Cape May?
The species Cape May captains list most often are Summer flounder, Bluefish, Black sea bass, Striped bass, Mahi-mahi and Black drum. In October, the season calendar above shows Striped bass, Tuna in season.
Do I need a fishing license on a charter in New Jersey?
Rules differ by state and by boat. In many coastal states a licensed for-hire boat covers its paying passengers, but not in every state or on every type of trip. Ask the captain when you book, and check the New Jersey wildlife agency’s rules.
Does Gone Fishing HQ take a commission?
No. You book with the captain directly by phone or on their own website, and they keep 100% of the trip price.
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