Afternoon Fishing in Cape May: 4-Hour Boat Charter
Four hours on the water with a captain who has spent 40 years teaching people to fish.
An afternoon fishing trip from Cape May aboard the Miss Chris, a 90-foot boat that takes groups two to ten miles offshore to fish for seasonal species including Kingfish, Fluke, Sea Bass and Croakers. The captain and crew provide all tackle and bait, teach you how to use the equipment, and can clean any legal-size fish you keep. The trip runs four hours.
The experience
What makes this different from a private charter is the shared boat and the price: you're fishing with a group instead of alone, which brings the cost down without cutting the experience. The Miss Chris is large and comfortable, and the crew (experienced in family fishing for over four decades) handles the setup so there are no surprises about what you pay for. Tackle, bait, instruction and assistance all come with the ticket.
You head out two to ten miles from shore, depending on where the fish are running that day. The captain and mates teach you how to rig your rod, cast, and work the bait, then stay close to help when you hook something. You're targeting whatever is in season: Croakers, Kingfish, Weakfish, Fluke and Sea Bass are the main species. Fish that meet the legal size go home with you. Undersize ones go back. If you want your catch cleaned and ready to cook, the mates handle that too.
The boat departs from the Miss Chris Marina in Cape May. Public transportation reaches the area, and parking is included in your ticket. The whole outing takes four hours, which gives you a full afternoon on the water without eating your entire day.
What’s included
- Fishing rod, reel, rig, hook, tackle and line.
- bait.
- parking at the Miss Chris Marina.
- captain and crew assistance.
- instruction on how to use the equipment.
- fish cleaning if you want it done.
Information
Lasts 4h, from US$ 60 per person, with a live guide in English and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.
Prices and times updated 2 days ago
Operated by Cape May Cruises, LLC T/A Miss Chris Boats
Is this one for you?The boat is shared, so you're fishing alongside other groups rather than alone, which keeps the price well below a private charter. If you want a full afternoon on the water with everything provided and a crew that knows how to teach, this is the setup that makes it affordable.
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Top questions
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 12 years); Infant (under 4).
What happens if it rains?
It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.
What species of fish can I catch on an afternoon trip from Cape May?
The Miss Chris targets Croakers, Kingfish, Weakfish, Fluke and Sea Bass, depending on what is in season when you go. The captain and crew know where each species is running and adjust the trip location accordingly.
Do I need to bring my own fishing rod and tackle?
No. The boat provides fishing rods, reels, rigs, hooks, tackle and line, along with all the bait you need. Everything required to fish is included, with no extra charges.
How far from shore does the boat go?
The Miss Chris travels two to ten miles offshore, depending on where the fish are that day. The captain decides the distance based on current conditions and what species are active.
Can I keep the fish I catch?
Fish that meet the legal size limit can be kept. Undersize fish are returned to the water. If you want your catch cleaned and filleted, the crew can do that before you leave the boat.
How long is the fishing trip?
The afternoon trip runs four hours total, including the time spent traveling to and from the fishing grounds and the time spent fishing.
Afternoon Fishing in Cape May: 4-Hour Boat Charter
4h · EN
from US$ 60 per person