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Fishing Near Cape May Lighthouse

2.5 miles from Cape May Inlet. Excellent jetty fishing access with Striped Bass, Bluefish, Weakfish, and more.

Cape May Harbor hosts a large charter fleet. Canyon fishing for tuna and marlin is about 60 miles offshore.

Current Fishing Conditions

Jetty Fishing Tips

Cape May Lighthouse Jetty Access

2.5 mi to Cape May Inlet

  • •The Cove Beach jetty offers good striper fishing
  • •Sunset Beach on the Delaware Bay side produces black drum
  • •Fish the outgoing tide when water drains from the cape
  • •The concrete ship SS Atlantus creates structure for tog
  • •Spring brings weakfish and black drum runs

Target Species

Fish these species at Cape May Inlet near Cape May Lighthouse. Click any species for tide preferences and techniques.

Charter Fishing

Cape May Harbor

Near Cape May Lighthouse

Book offshore and inshore fishing charters from Cape May Harbor. Target tuna, mahi, marlin, and more on offshore trips, or stay inshore for stripers, blues, and flounder.

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Tide Charts

Cape May Inlet Tide Charts

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Photography at the Lighthouse

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Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can you catch near Cape May Lighthouse?

Cape May Lighthouse is near Cape May Inlet where you can target striped bass, bluefish, weakfish, black drum, and more. The best species depend on the season and tide conditions.

Is there jetty fishing at Cape May Lighthouse?

Yes, Cape May Lighthouse has excellent jetty fishing access. The Cove Beach jetty offers good striper fishing

Can you book charter boats near Cape May Lighthouse?

Yes, Cape May Harbor is nearby with charter boats for offshore and inshore fishing. Book through services like FishingBooker for guaranteed spots.

What is the best tide for fishing near Cape May Lighthouse?

Tide changes are typically best for fishing near Cape May Lighthouse. The last 2 hours of outgoing tide and first 2 hours of incoming tide often produce the most action, especially for striped bass and bluefish.

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Quick Facts

Inlet
Cape May Inlet
Distance
2.5 mi
Jetty Access
Yes
Charter Port
Yes
Species
6+

Top Species

  • Striped Bass
  • Bluefish
  • Weakfish
  • Black Drum
  • Tautog
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Cape May Lighthouse

Historic 157-foot lighthouse with original 1859 Fresnel lens. Climb 199 steps for spectacular sunset views.

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