🐟 What fish can you catch in Cape May?

Most commonly caught species around Cape May , NJ : Largemouth bass - 6,581 reported catches Summer flounder - 3,402 reported catches Striped bass - 1,618 reported catches Dusky smooth-hound - 1,501 reported catches Black sea bass - 1,405 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Cape May fishing reports?

The latest Cape May , NJ fishing reports are: @Blikemike reported a nice Largemouth bass at Great Pine Lake . @Blikemike reported a nice Largemouth bass at Great Pine Lake . @l.carrier reported a nice American shad at Massey Ditch . @Edward-Flores-Estrada reported a nice Largemouth bass at Wagamons Pond . @m.frame reported a nice Largemouth bass at Johnson Pond . .

Fishing in Cape May, NJ

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Cape May, New Jersey?

Anglers in Cape May , NJ recommend these top fishing spots: Cape May County Coast , Delaware Bay , Cape May , Townsends Inlet , Fishing Pier Cape Henlopen .

Q: 📅 What is the best time to go fishing in Cape May?

Download the Fishbrain app and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for Cape May , NJ . We give you weather trends and help you find the perfect window to catch your next personal best. With Fishbrain Pro , you will get the following capabilities: Plan smarter: Get hour-by-hour fishing weather conditions. Fish at peak times: Use BiteTime™ predictions to maximize catches. Stay ahead of the weather: Get hyper-local, real-time updates. .

Q: What's the biggest Striped bass caught in Cape May?

The biggest Striped bass (by length) reported in Cape May , NJ was a 13 ft / 0.2 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @huntermontagna at Great Egg Harbor Bay on April 12, 2016 .

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Top fish species in Cape May

Latest Cape May fishing reports

Largemouth bass

Great Pine Lake

22 in · 6 lb

Largemouth bass

Great Pine Lake

22 in · 6 lb

American shad

Massey Ditch

13 in · 2 lb

Largemouth bass

Wagamons Pond

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Johnson Pond

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Chain pickerel

Johnson Pond

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Bookhammers Pond

length · weight

Chain pickerel

Wagamons Pond

7 in · 7 oz

Largemouth bass

Broadkill River

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Black drum

Cape May County Coast

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Fishing regulations in Cape May

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FAQ about Cape May fishing

Anglers in Cape May, NJ recommend these top fishing spots: Cape May County Coast, Delaware Bay, Cape May, Townsends Inlet, and Fishing Pier Cape Henlopen.

Most commonly caught species around Cape May, NJ:

Largemouth bass - 6,581 reported catches
Summer flounder - 3,402 reported catches
Striped bass - 1,618 reported catches
Dusky smooth-hound - 1,501 reported catches
Black sea bass - 1,405 reported catches

The latest Cape May, NJ fishing reports are:

@Blikemike reported a nice Largemouth bass at Great Pine Lake.
@Blikemike reported a nice Largemouth bass at Great Pine Lake.
@l.carrier reported a nice American shad at Massey Ditch.
@Edward-Flores-Estrada reported a nice Largemouth bass at Wagamons Pond.
@m.frame reported a nice Largemouth bass at Johnson Pond.

Download the and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for Cape May, NJ. We give you weather trends and help you find the perfect window to catch your next personal best. With Fishbrain Pro, you will get the following capabilities:

Plan smarter: Get hour-by-hour fishing weather conditions.
Fish at peak times: Use BiteTime™ predictions to maximize catches.
Stay ahead of the weather: Get hyper-local, real-time updates.

The biggest Largemouth bass (by length) reported in Cape May, NJ was a 4 ft / 709.9 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @aminni5556 at Griffith Lake on September 29, 2018.

The biggest Summer flounder (by length) reported in Cape May, NJ was a 8 ft / 50.9 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @ManOfSteel5689 at South Channel on July 16, 2016.