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Striped Bass Fishing Cape May

Book striped bass fishing charters from Cape May Harbor. The king of NJ gamefish, stripers draw anglers year-round.

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Cape May offers excellent striped bass fishing opportunities with 4 charters targeting this species. Closest NJ port to offshore canyons with Delaware Bay access.

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Striped Bass Season in Cape May

Peak Months

Apr, May, Oct, Nov, Dec

Good Fishing

Mar, Jun, Sep

Methods

surf, charter, jetty

Regulations (2026)

Min size: 28-31 inch slot. Bag limit: 1 fish. Circle hooks required with natural bait. Gaffing prohibited.

Striped 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.

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

Target Species

Striped BassBluefishFlukeSea Bass+1 more
Half-Day: $50/person
Departs 8 AM / 1 PM / 6 PM🚢 80 feet📅 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.

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

Target Species

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

Cape May Lady

Party Boat

From $45

A comfortable party boat offering affordable fishing trips in Cape May Harbor and Delaware Bay. Great for beginners and families looking for a relaxed fishing experience.

  • Affordable family fishing
  • Delaware Bay and harbor fishing
  • Great for beginners

Target Species

Striped BassBluefishWeakfishcroaker
Half-Day: $45/person
Departs 8 AM📅 May-October
restroomgalleytackle included

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.

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

Target Species

Sea BassFlukeTautogStriped Bass
Half-Day: $55/person
Full-Day: $85/person
Departs 7:30 AM📅 April-November
restroomgalleytackle includedfish cleaning

How to Catch Striped Bass from Cape May

Popular Techniques

trollinglive baitbunker chunksplugs

Best Methods

charterparty boatsurf

The fall run (September-December) is legendary. November-December is peak season for trophy fish. Spring run starts in April.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Party boats targeting striped bass from Cape May typically cost $45-85 per person. Private charters range from $9999-875 for the boat.

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

The peak striped bass season in Cape May is Apr, May, Oct, Nov, Dec. Good fishing also occurs in Mar, Jun, Sep. The fall run (September-December) is legendary. November-December is peak season for trophy fish. Spring run starts in April.

What techniques work best for striped bass from Cape May?

Popular techniques for striped bass from Cape May include trolling, live bait, bunker chunks, plugs. Charter captains will provide all necessary tackle and expertise.

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