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Inshore Fishing Charters in Cape May
10 inshore guides in Cape May and Wildwood that fish the bays, flats and passes, listed A to Z with their boats and published prices. Call the guide directly – we never take a commission.
The guides
Cape May inshore fishing guides, A to Z
Every guide here lists inshore, bay, flats or backcountry trips on its own published trip menu. Confirm the trip, the price and what is included before you book.
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
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. All 11 operators: Cape May fishing charters.
What to expect
Inshore fishing in Cape May at a glance
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.
- Trip lengths these guides publish: Half day (about 4 hours) – 4; Full day (8 hours or more) – 3; Overnight or extended – 2; Three-quarter day (about 6 hours) – 1.
- Fish they list most: Summer flounder, Black sea bass, Striped bass, Bluefish, Mahi-mahi, Black drum, Tautog, Marlin.
- In season in October: Striped bass (see the Cape May season calendar).
- Group size: most of these boats that publish a limit take up to 6 guests.
Inshore fishing follows the tide. The Cape May fishing report shows today’s tide times, wind and the best fishing times, and how to read a tide chart explains what they mean.
Prices
What an inshore charter costs in Cape May
Calculated from the private-trip prices these guides publish, as of October 2026. Prices are for the whole boat, not per person; tips 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 |
More: fishing charter prices across the US · half day vs full day.
Questions
Inshore charters in Cape May: questions
How much is an inshore fishing charter in Cape May?
Among 4 guides 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. Confirm the price and what is included when you book.
What fish do inshore charters target in Cape May?
The fish these guides list most often are Summer flounder, Black sea bass, Striped bass, Bluefish, Mahi-mahi, Black drum. What bites depends on the month – see the season calendar.
Is inshore or deep sea fishing better in Cape May?
Inshore trips are calmer, shorter and better for kids and first-timers; offshore trips run farther for bigger fish and take more time. Cape May also runs offshore trips: 9 offshore boats. Inshore vs offshore explained.
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