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Fishing charters in Cape May, New Jersey
Sitting at the mouth of Delaware Bay, Cape May supports one of the largest charter and party-boat fleets in the Mid-Atlantic. The bay's spring black drum run is world famous, the rips off Cape May Point hold striped bass and bluefish, and canyon boats reach yellowfin and marlin water in a long morning's run.
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Booking a Cape May charter: FAQ
How do I pick a fishing charter in Cape May?
Match the boat to the fishing you want: Charters chunk clams on Delaware Bay shoals for big black drum in late spring, work bucktails and eels through the rips for stripers, and run overnight canyon trips chunking and trolling for yellowfin. Look at what each operator targets, then check the live conditions in Baitful before locking a date.
When should I book a charter in Cape May?
The prime season is April–November (black drum May–June, canyon tuna July–October). Good boats fill up well ahead of peak months, so book early and keep an eye on the forecast.
What can charters catch in Cape May?
Sitting at the mouth of Delaware Bay, Cape May supports one of the largest charter and party-boat fleets in the Mid-Atlantic. The bay's spring black drum run is world famous, the rips off Cape May Point hold striped bass and bluefish, and canyon boats reach yellowfin and marlin water in a long morning's run.
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