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Sea Bass Fishing Cape May

Book sea bass fishing charters from Cape May Harbor. Excellent table fare found around wrecks and structure.

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Cape May offers excellent sea bass fishing opportunities with 3 charters targeting this species. Closest NJ port to offshore canyons with Delaware Bay access.

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Sea Bass Season in Cape May

Peak Months

May, Jun, Sep, Oct

Good Fishing

Jul, Aug, Nov

Methods

charter, party-boat, pier

Regulations (2026)

Min size: 13 inches. Bag limit: 10 fish. Season dates vary - check current regulations.

Sea Bass Charters from Cape May

Miss Chris Boats

Party Boat

From $50

Operating an 80-foot air-conditioned vessel, Miss Chris Boats offers three daily trips: Early Bird (8 AM), Late Riser (1 PM), and Sunset (6 PM). A Cape May fishing institution perfect for families and casual anglers.

  • βœ“Three daily departure times
  • βœ“Air-conditioned 80-foot vessel
  • βœ“Great for families
  • βœ“Sunset trips available

Target Species

Striped BassBluefishFlukeSea Bass+1 more
Half-Day: $50/person
⏰ Departs 8 AM / 1 PM / 6 PM🚒 80 feetπŸ“… April-November
restroomgalleytackle includedfish cleaning+1 more

Vet Craft Sport Fishing

Private Charter - Capt. Harvey Yenkinson

From $875

Captained by Harvey Yenkinson, Vet Craft offers premium 8-hour private charters targeting a variety of inshore and nearshore species. Known for putting clients on quality fish consistently.

  • βœ“8-hour private charters
  • βœ“Experienced Captain Yenkinson
  • βœ“Consistent catches

Target Species

Striped BassBluefishFlukeSea Bass+1 more
Full-Day: $875 (private)
πŸ“… April-November
restroomtackle includedfish cleaning

Porgy IV

Party Boat

From $55

A classic Cape May party boat focusing on bottom fishing for sea bass, porgies, and fluke. Consistent catches and experienced crew make this a local favorite.

  • βœ“Bottom fishing specialists
  • βœ“Consistent sea bass catches
  • βœ“Local favorite

Target Species

Sea BassFlukeTautogStriped Bass
Half-Day: $55/person
Full-Day: $85/person
⏰ Departs 7:30 AMπŸ“… April-November
restroomgalleytackle includedfish cleaning

How to Catch Sea Bass from Cape May

Popular Techniques

squidclamsjigsbait rigs

Best Methods

party boatcharter

Excellent table fare. Found around wrecks and structure. Party boats target consistently.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do sea bass fishing charters cost in Cape May?

Party boats targeting sea bass from Cape May typically cost $50-85 per person. Private charters range from $9999-875 for the boat.

When is the best time for sea bass fishing in Cape May?

The peak sea bass season in Cape May is May, Jun, Sep, Oct. Good fishing also occurs in Jul, Aug, Nov. Excellent table fare. Found around wrecks and structure. Party boats target consistently.

What techniques work best for sea bass from Cape May?

Popular techniques for sea bass from Cape May include squid, clams, jigs, bait rigs. Charter captains will provide all necessary tackle and expertise.

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