Cape May Inlet Jetty
Pier fishing in Cape May — 4 target species, 2 productive seasons, and the kind of access you can't get from the surf.
About this pier
Jetty at the Cape May Inlet where Delaware Bay meets the Atlantic. Prime spot for striped bass, bluefish, and tautog with strong current producing excellent action.
Local tips
- •Where Delaware Bay meets Atlantic
- •Strong currents hold fish
- •Spring stripers can be trophy-sized
- •Be careful of waves and slippery rocks
Target species
Best seasons
When the pier's not enough
Pier fishing is the easiest way to get on stripers and bluefish in Cape May, but it has limits — boats reach water that's out of casting range, and a captain knows where the bite is on a given tide. Here's a starting point for charter trips nearby.
Spring striper run starting
Early season rates - book your trip now
Book a charter near Cape May
The captains around Cape May fish the same water as Cape May Inlet Jetty but get to spots you can't reach from the boards.
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Stay Near Cape May Inlet Jetty
Pier-fishing trips often start before dawn. Book a hotel within walking distance so the morning bite isn't a long drive away.
Hotels & Stays
Find accommodations in Cape May
Flights
Fly into Atlantic City International
Car Rentals
Rent a car for your shore trip
More to Explore
More pier-fishing resources
- All NJ fishing piers
- Best fishing in Cape May
- NJ Saltwater Registry — required for shore fishing.
- Bait & tackle shops — where to grab live bait before heading out.