Captain Mark Elliott has been in the charter business for over five decades and has instilled this same passion and dedication for fishing into his son, Captain Mark Elliott Jr. Capt. Mark Jr has been the first mate on “Gone Fishin’” since the age of 8. As soon as he was 18, he officially joined his father to carry on his legacy.&nbsp;&nbsp;Together, the two of them have over 70 years of experience fishing the waters of the Delaware Bay and the Atlantic Ocean. With their combined know-how, rest assured that these two will do everything possible to make sure your experience is unforgettable.&nbsp;The Gone Fishin’ V is a 44’ Henriques Sportfish. Built right here in New Jersey, Henriques is known for the quality of their tried and true fishing machines.&nbsp;Whether you're looking to fish the bay or our local canyons, the Gone Fishin' V has the versatility to go wherever we need to go in order to provide our crews with a trip of a life time.From fishing for Black Drum and Striped Bass in the Delaware Bay to targeting various pelagic species such as Bluefin Tuna, Mahi Mahi, and Wahoo in the Atlantic Ocean, this boat has everything you need to take on your next adventure.*****Due to the increased price of fuel, the cost for trips unfortunately had to be increased for the 2023 season. We intend to change trip prices back to their original fares as soon as fuel prices return back to normal. Thank you for understanding*****

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Black Drum

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Blackfin Tuna

Is winter your favorite time for fishing? Are you an enthusiastic angler looking for a challenge? Look no further! Our service provides the perfect opportunity to test your skills and find success on the water even during the coldest months. With us, you'll be able to experience some of nature's best catches including Black Drum and Tuna. All it takes is a bit of hardiness and dedication, and our experienced guides will take care of the rest.

Yellowfin Tuna

August Fishing Trip in Cape May

It was an amazing time fishing the open waters of Cape May. We brought the new 44' Henriques that could go as far as the offshore canyons. It definitely brought us where the fish were biting as we got massive species of Yellowfin in the area. 

Southern Flounder

Cape May Fishing in July

Cape May has been bustling with tight lines all over the place! Bluefin Tuna in Cape May, Mahi Mahi in Cape May, Flounder, Wahoo and Yellowfin Tuna are all excellent fishing right now.  New Jersey Inshore and Offshore fishing charters are busy now. Be sure to Book before dates are all gone!

Live Bait on tight lines! So many different fish species are being caught in Cape May that we come prepared for everything

Striped Bass

May Fishing Report 

Now that we have our site live we are going to share some of our fishing reports here. May started the season off well for us. We continued to get into keeper sized Striped Bass in Southern New Jersey for most of the month. 

Our Clients had a Blast casting for large Striped Bass in New Jersey. 

Book a Charter in Cape May, NJ with top-rated, licensed and insured Captain, Mark Elliott, and Gone Fishin' Charters out of Cape May New Jersey. Target Bluefin Tuna, Flounder, Striped Bass, Black Sea Bass, Wahoo and so much more. Anglers of all skill levels welcome!

Captain Mark Elliott has been in the charter business for over five decades and has instilled this same passion and dedication for fishing into his son, Captain Mark Elliott Jr. Capt. Mark Jr has been the first mate on “Gone Fishin’” since the age of 8. As soon as he was 18, he officially joined his father to carry on his legacy.&nbsp;&nbsp; Together, the two of them have over 70 years of experience fishing the waters of the Delaware Bay and the Atlantic Ocean. One thing hasn't changed throughout the years, Capt. Mark's love and devotion to every guest that comes aboard. Capt. Mark sincerely pours his years of expertise and experience into every angler, from the most seasoned to the beginner, to make sure they leave with lasting memories for years to come. The Gone Fishin’ V is a 44' Henriques Sportfish with twin 700 HP Caterpillar engines and 600 gallons of fuel to provide the range and speed needed to find the fish. With an oversized 170-square-foot cockpit, transom door, cockpit helm, and room for hundreds of pounds of ice and fish, the Gone Fishin’ V is truly a fishing machine!From fishing for Black Drum and Striped Bass in the Delaware Bay to targeting various pelagic species such as Bluefin Tuna, Mahi Mahi, and Wahoo in the Atlantic Ocean, this boat has everything you need to take on your next adventure. *****Due to the increased price of fuel this year, the cost for trips unfortunately had to be increased for the 2023 season. We intend to change trip prices back to their original fares as soon as fuel prices return back to normal. Thank you for understanding*****

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Deposit: A 20% deposit is required for all online bookingsBalance is due in cash or credit card on the day of the trip.

Tips: Tips are greatly appreciated for a job well done

Guest Cancellation: &nbsp;In the event that you need to request a cancellation, you must do so 7 days before your charter date in order to receive a refund for your deposit.

Guide Cancellation: In the rare event that your guide must cancel due to inclement weather, equipment issues or health, you will have the option to reschedule for a future date or cancel and receive your deposit back in full.

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...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY
EVENING...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT WEDNESDAY...
...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT...
* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.
For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of up to 8
feet expected in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood Warning,
one to two feet of inundation above ground level expected in
low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.
* WHERE...Atlantic Coastal Cape May and Coastal Atlantic.
* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through Wednesday
evening. For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 PM EDT Wednesday.
For the Coastal Flood Warning, from 4 PM this afternoon to
midnight EDT tonight.
* IMPACTS...At this level, widespread roadway flooding occurs in
coastal and bayside communities and along inland tidal
waterways. Many roads become impassable. Some damage to
vulnerable structures may begin to occur. Dangerous swimming
and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip
currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into
deeper water.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Spotty minor tidal flooding may occur
through early Tuesday afternoon, with additional lingering minor
tidal flooding possible from late Tuesday night into Wednesday.
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
Atlantic Ocean at Atlantic City
MLLW Categories - Minor 6.0 ft, Moderate 7.0 ft, Major 8.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.4 ft, Moderate 2.4 ft, Major 3.4 ft
Total      Total    Departure
Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Flood
ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft      Impact
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  --------
26/05 AM     6.0        1.4        2.1      Minor
26/06 PM     7.4        2.8        2.2     Moderate
27/06 AM     6.0        1.4        1.6      Minor
27/07 PM     6.5        1.9        1.1      Minor
28/07 AM     5.8        1.2        1.0       None
28/08 PM     6.3        1.7        1.0      Minor
&&

Coastal Flood Warning issued September 26 at 3:18AM EDT until September 27 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Philadelphia - Mount Holly

High Surf Advisory issued September 26 at 3:18AM EDT until September 27 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Philadelphia - Mount Holly

Rip Current Statement issued September 26 at 3:18AM EDT until September 27 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Philadelphia - Mount Holly

Cloudy skies throughout the day with a chance of rain throughout the day.

Partly cloudy throughout the day with a chance of rain.

Becoming cloudy in the afternoon with a chance of rain.

Clear conditions throughout the day with a chance of rain.

Similar temperatures continuing with a chance of rain Thursday & Friday.

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