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Fishing regulations at Cape May Inlet, NJ
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Fishing regulations in New Jersey can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.
Below you will see fishing regulations for catching Black sea bass as of May 4th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.
Seasons
Bag limit
Min size
Measurement
Bag Limit:
- May 17 to June 19 = 10 black sea bass per person;
- July 1 to August 31 = 1 black sea bass per person;
- October 1 to October 31 = 10 black sea bass per person;
- November 1 to December 31 = 15 black sea bass per person
Total length does not include tail filament.
Centropristis striata
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FAQ about Cape May Inlet fishing
- Black sea bass - 47 members reported to have caught this fish
- Summer flounder - 35 members reported to have caught this fish
- Striped bass - 21 members reported to have caught this fish
- @andrew-boclair reported a nice Tautog.
- @hunterhong reported a nice Piked dogfish.
- @wezzerfishygng reported a nice Black sea bass.
- @wezzerfishygng reported a nice Atlantic croaker.
- @jakebrandt2909 reported a nice Summer flounder.
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