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Recently Booked Live Bait Fishing Charters In Cape May, Nj

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Deep Sea, Nearshore Fishing in Cape May

Mahi/Wahoo On The Troll

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16-Hour Canyon (Tuna/Wahoo/Mahi)

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Inshore Fishing in Cape May

Cape May Inshore Trip

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Chesapeake Half-Day Rockfish Trip

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Back Bay Fishing

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New Jersey Inshore Classic

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Inshore, Nearshore, River in Rock Hall

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Ocean City Inshore Adventure

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Everything to Know About Booking a Cape May live bait fishing charter

Why should I book a live bait fishing charter in Cape May with Captain Experiences?

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 17 live bait fishing trips in Cape May, and the most popular trips in the area are Mahi/Wahoo On The Troll guided by Mark, 16-Hour Canyon (Tuna/Wahoo/Mahi) guided by Mark, and Cape May Inshore Trip guided by Clint.

Our guides in Cape May are rated a 5 out of 5 based on 5945 verified reviews on Captain Experiences.

All guides on Captain Experiences are vetted by our team. You can access their reviews, click through trip photos, read bios to get to know them, and preview trip details like species, techniques, group sizes, boat specs and more.

Looking for kid friendly live bait fishing guides / fishing lessons in Cape May? Check out our beginner and family friendly live bait fishing guides in Cape May.

What types of live bait fishing charters are common in Cape May?

Deep Sea fishing is the most popular type of fishing for live bait fishing in Cape May as well as inshore fishing, deep sea fishing, and nearshore fishing.

The most commonly sought after species for live bait fishing in Cape May are: 1. bluefish, 2. perch, 3. rockfish, 4. bigeye tuna, and 5. bluefin tuna.

How much do Cape May live bait fishing charters cost?

Prices for live bait fishing in Cape May can range anywhere from about $596 to $3,000, but the average price for a half day trip for live bait fishing in Cape May is $1,029. The average price for a full day trip for live bait fishing in Cape May is $2,131.

Is booking a fishing guide worth the money?

Hiring a guide provides a number of benefits and many choose to book a fishing guide for a combination of experience, local knowledge, convenience, and cost-effectiveness.

Working with experienced fishing guides who know the best local spots and techniques can dramatically increase your odds of a great day. Having someone who is on the water every day and knows the area like the back of their hand is going to give you the best chances of success.

Booking a guide is also more cost effective, especially if you only get out a handful of times per year. When you consider all of the costs you would incur on your own such as the price of a boat, maintenance, insurance, gas, high-quality gear and tackle, repairs, and more, you’ll find that DIY is sometimes not worth the expense.

Even if you’ve got a great setup already in your home waters, booking a guide also provides a great opportunity to experience new techniques, new locations, or even a chance at a new target species to knock off the bucket list.

What month is best for on a live bait fishing charter in Cape May?

The most popular season to go on a live bait fishing charter in Cape May is summer, and most anglers book their trips 42 days in advance.

Do I need a Cape May fishing license and what are the bag limits in Cape May?

See here for more information on fishing licenses in Cape May, bag limits for target species, and fishing season regulations in Cape May. When in doubt, your fishing guide will always know the right rules and regulations in Cape May.

Recent Reviews

  • ★★★★★
    Frank is a great guy and knows the area better than anyone! Great day!

    Dan S. | October 25, 2025

    Trip: Inshore Stripers, Fluke, & Tog

  • ★★★★★
    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

  • ★★★★★
    It was fantastic had a great trip it was like fishing with an old friend except captain Dennis knows his stuff will definitely be booking with him again

    Patrick A. | September 27, 2025

    Trip: Ocean City Inshore Adventure

  • ★★★★★
    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

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