Fishing near Cape May, NJ

Nearest public waters

Straight-line distance from Cape May. Tap a water for its spot profile.

WaterStateDistanceType
Delaware Bay
Striped bass and weakfish.
DE16 mibay
Indian River Bay
Inshore saltwater.
DE25 mibay
Lums PondDE57 milake
Chesapeake Bay
Striped bass, blue crab.
MD69 mibay
Atlantic Coast (Barnegat)
Striped bass and bluefish.
NJ71 micoast
Susquehanna Flats
Spring striped bass.
MD76 mibay
Delaware River
Smallmouth and striped bass.
NJ80 miriver
Chesapeake Bay (VA)
Striped bass.
VA115 mibay

All waters in NJ

NJ license & regulations

New Jersey DEP Fish and Wildlife

  • Resident annual: verify locally
  • Non-resident annual: verify locally
  • Source: verify locally — see New Jersey DEP Fish and Wildlife current license fees and regulations.

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Species nearby

Distances are straight-line estimates from the city center for planning only. Confirm public access, boat launches, and local rules with the managing agency before you travel.