Cape May Fishing Reports (December 2025)

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Fishing reports straight from our guides in Cape May

Frank Breakell
Stone Harbor, New Jersey
Reported: 3 years ago

Frank Breakell Stone Harbor, New Jersey Reported: 3 years ago

The fishing has been pretty off out front on the inshore reefs. We continue to have upwelling thanks to the constant southerly winds. The water temperature is fluctuating constantly from the upper 50s to the low 70s. The fish can't get acclimated and just turn off. So, we have been targeting the smaller fluke and little sea bass in the back bays.
The beaches are providing more consistent action with kingfish, spot, and a variety of other species. There are occasionally larger sharks and rays in the mix.
The back bays at night are loaded with peanut bunker and spearing. Small blues are constantly harassing them. There are some stripers around here and there. The bite is definitely not what is should be though.
Things would bust wide open if the water would just get stable.

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Mark Elliott
Cape May, New Jersey
Reported: 3 years ago

The inshore troll bite has remained consistent with a mixed bag of blues, bonita and spanish mackerel. Water temps are still cold for this time of year so any other exotic species should be here soon. Flounder has been a struggle, mainly due to the colder water temps.

Mark Elliott Cape May, New Jersey Reported: 3 years ago

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Frank Breakell
Stone Harbor, New Jersey
Reported: 3 years ago

Frank Breakell Stone Harbor, New Jersey Reported: 3 years ago

Fishing has been hot and cold, much like the water lately. Southerly winds are causing unwilling and it shuts the fishing down.
When we get northerly or westerly winds, and the water heats up, the fishing turns on.
We have been picking flounder off the reefs, and shorts un the back. There are triggerfish and sea bass on the reef structure as well. Ribbonfish made an appearance on a few of the wrecks too. In the surf we have been getting small weakies and blues, kingfish and spot. Occasional sharks and rays too.

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★★★★★
A few buddies and I went out with Clint and Kyle this past Sat (Oct 18) and we had a fantastic day. We caught close to 100 Black Sea Bass and had about 30 keepers. Clint is an experienced captain and fisherman and knew exactly where to go. Kyle was super helpful and kept our lines active with bait. I would highly recommend these guys and will definitely fish with them again.
David B. | October 19, 2025

Trip: Cape May Inshore Trip
★★★★★
Jeff made a great morning of flounder fishing!
Richard C. | August 24, 2025

Trip: Back Bay Fishing
★★★★★
Our family had a wonderful fishing trip with Jeff. We had our 7 year old granddaughter with us and, thanks to Jeff’s help with her fishing rod and making sure she saw her catches up close, she loved this fishing experience. We caught 6 flounder and several other kinds of fish. Jeff was great with communication and scheduling the trip for the best conditions. I strongly recommend him for a private fishing experience.
Kathleen B. | July 24, 2025

Trip: Back Bay Fishing
★★★★★
Frank did an excellent job putting us on the fish. We caught 26 fish and 8 keepers in 4 hours. Frank grew up in Wildwood, fishing and knows the back bays 💯
Doug M. | June 8, 2025

Trip: Stone Harbor Inshore/Nearshore
★★★★★
I had a really great experience with Frank. He took me to a beach where the fish were biting and I caught a lot of big bluefish, which is one of the species I was hoping to catch while here. I had a lot of fun; Frank is knowledgeable and helpful, and he gave me great tips on how to fish in the area. A worthwhile experience!!
Nathan K. | May 20, 2025

Trip: Screaming Drag Surf Fishing
★★★★★
Great Surf fishing morning with Frank Learned alot and had an amazing time snagging lots of different sea life Very experienced quide with great fishing stories and pictures! Will definitely request Frank again and again Bill Richards
Bill R. | July 29, 2024

Trip: Screaming Drag Surf Fishing
★★★★★
Excellent all around
W.gary L. | August 31, 2022

Trip: Stone Harbor Inshore/Nearshore
★★★★★
Frank clearly knows these waterways and is a true master of Stone Harbor / Cape May. He took us to 7 spots in 4 hours to find the fish and even stayed out with us longer than the original length of the trip. It also seems like he really cares about his customers and was great with the more green members of our group. Would easily book another trip next time we're in the area. --Attison with Captain Experiences
Attison B. | June 7, 2022

Trip: Stone Harbor Inshore/Nearshore