Common Sense Sportfishing
Common Sense Sportfishing
Common Sense Sportfishing runs angling trips out of Cape May and offers to show you what the local fishery is all about.
Capt. Clint is here to get you on some fish, and to make sure you have fun doing it. You'll be using techniques like bottom fishing, trolling, and drift fishing, depending on what you're going after. As part of their 4 to 15-hour trips, you can target species like Tuna, Mahi Mahi, Wahoo, Marlin, Swordfish, Tilefish, depending on the current season and weather conditions.
You'll be fishing from a 38' Hatteras boat with enough room for up to 6 anglers at any single time. It also includes a toilet, AC, ice box, and a fighting chair.
When it comes to rods, reels, and terminal tackle, everything you need is included in the price. As for fishing licenses, everything will be taken care of by the captain so you don't have to worry about it.
You're welcome to keep all legal species caught during the trip. Here to help you with anything you need, the first mate will be on hand during the trip. Leaving a tip for a job well done is much appreciated.
There will be complimentary snacks and drinks aboard for your convenience during the trip, but feel free to bring your own if you prefer. Children are welcome aboard so you're good to get the young ones started early.
we will go the extra mile or a bit more on the time. on our boat you get what you pay for!
Book your trip now and hit the water with Common Sense Sportfishing.
Common Sense Sportfishing runs angling trips out of Cape May and offers to show you what the local fishery is all about.
Capt. Clint is here to get you on some fish, and to make sure you have fun doing it. You'll be using techniques like bottom fishing, trolling, and drift fishing, depending on what you're going after. As part of their 4 to 15-hour trips, you can target species like Tuna, Mahi Mahi, Wahoo, Marlin, Swordfish, Tilefish, depending on the current season and weather conditions.
You'll be fishing from a 38' Hatteras boat with enough room for up to 6 anglers at any single time. It also includes a toilet, AC, ice box, and a fighting chair.
When it comes to rods, reels, and terminal tackle, everything you need is included in the price. As for fishing licenses, everything will be taken care of by the captain so you don't have to worry about it.
You're welcome to keep all legal species caught during the trip. Here to help you with anything you need, the first mate will be on hand during the trip. Leaving a tip for a job well done is much appreciated.
There will be complimentary snacks and drinks aboard for your convenience during the trip, but feel free to bring your own if you prefer. Children are welcome aboard so you're good to get the young ones started early.
we will go the extra mile or a bit more on the time. on our boat you get what you pay for!
Book your trip now and hit the water with Common Sense Sportfishing.
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Daniel Kiefer•
New Jersey, USMember since 20265.0VerifiedGreat day in the water in Cape May !!!🌊
8 Hour Trip – Inshore on May 16, 2026 • 6 adultsNice boat , spacious , comfortable, Captin Clint and 1st mate Kyle were the Best !!! The captian was always looking for good spots to drop the lines and as soon as we put lines down BAaaam fish on !!! it was like that all day not kidding !! Klye was there to unhook fish and rebait all the time !!! all and all great day with Common Sense an the crew !!
Brian Lutz•Maryland, USMember since 20255.0Verifiedgreat trip
12 Hour Trip – Offshore tuna on September 27, 2025 • 5 adultsCapt Clint and Kyle delivered the most professional and organized private charter i have ever experienced. It was clear that they love to fish and want everyone who climbs on board to enjoy the experience. Fun to be around and always gave a game plan. Willing to make adjustments on the fly to ensure your party has a great experience.Kudos to both for keeping charter fishing alive in cape may!
Joseph Auriemma•Pennsylvania, USMember since 20255.0VerifiedGreat Boat, Crew, and Great Time
4 Hour Trip – Inshore on June 25, 2025 • 2 adultsCapt. Clint and Mate Kyle made sure my wife (first time salt water fishing, and a recent liver transplant) and I had a great time and to catch fish. Which we did. We caught plenty of fish both trolling, and bottom fishing. Clint knows where they are, and Kyle makes sure everything is ready to go. Right there when you need him. My wife wanted to see dolphins… they found them too. The Common Sense is big, clean and very well maintained. Very smooth, stable and comfortable. We will definitely book with Common Sense (Clint and Kyle) again. Thanks guys…. We so needed and appreciated this trip!
Jay Vines•South Carolina, USMember since 20255.0VerifiedIt was really good day - 4 hours and lots of fish
4 Hour Trip – Inshore on July 14, 2025 • 5 adultsThe Captains Clint and Kyle are both very friendly, fun and knowledgeable to talk to. They helped with suggestions on how to choose the best lures for the type of fish being caught that day and pole to use. We, all 5 of us, are not experienced fisherman and fisherwomen but the experience has brought us together and we want to do this again. So Captain we will be looking for more fishing with you and you crew when we return. Thank you for filleting all the fish. You run a clean comfortable boat and we enjoyed the snacks!
Sally HealyRepeat angler•Delaware, US•Member since 20223 trips5.0VerifiedBook it!
6 hr inshore on July 23, 2025 • 4 adultsCaptain Clint and Kyle were awesome! Highly recommend fishing with them. We caught fish and learned a lot, too!
Chris Norton•New Jersey, USMember since 20245.0VerifiedGreat time!
4 Hour Trip – Inshore on August 2, 2024 • 6 adults • 2 childrenGreat trip! Caught a bunch of Bonita! Captain Clint brought us to a great spot and we couldn’t keep up with all the hits. Kyle was a fantastic helper for anything and everything we needed! If you have a chance go with Captain Clint and Kyle!
Dennis Rolando•Pennsylvania, USMember since 20255.0VerifiedGreat Day Fishing!
6 hr inshore on August 8, 2025 • 5 adultsThank you for the great time - my family had a great time!
Renee Volikas•Allentown, PA, USMember since 20245.0VerifiedAwesome time!
4 Hour Trip – Inshore on November 16, 2024 • 6 adults • 2 childrenWe had a great time captain Clint and Kyle were very nice and inviting. We will definitely do this again. Great time! ❤️
Ronald Zega•Pennsylvania, USMember since 20235.0VerifiedFishing with Clint
4 Hour Trip – Inshore on July 25, 2023 • 6 adultsWhat an awesome fishing trip aboard the Common Sense! Captain Clint and First Mate Kyle made the trip enjoyable and full of fishing action. Our whole group had a great time.
Ann Durante Ransford•Pennsylvania, USMember since 20265.0VerifiedGreat Captain and first mate.
4 Hour Trip – Inshore on June 4, 2026 • 6 adults • 2 childrenWe arrived on a day with beautiful weather and calm seas. Captain Clint took us to our first spot where we quickly hooked up with fish. Fishing with my nephews, who were first timers, Kyle our first mate was helpful and right there when they needed assistance. We caught over 50 sea bass with some great keepers. I highly recommend the boat Common Sense.
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We arrived on a day with beautiful weather and calm seas. Captain Clint took us to our first spot where we quickly hooked up with fish. Fishing with my nephews, who were first timers, Kyle our first mate was helpful and right there when they needed assistance. We caught over 50 sea bass with some great keepers. I highly recommend the boat Common Sense.
Nice boat , spacious , comfortable, Captin Clint and 1st mate Kyle were the Best !!! The captian was always looking for good spots to drop the lines and as soon as we put lines down BAaaam fish on !!! it was like that all day not kidding !! Klye was there to unhook fish and rebait all the time !!! all and all great day with Common Sense an the crew !!
Terrific day on the water! Captain Clint is a skillful captain , moved us around looking for fish and then drifted across the reefs. It was a choppy day and few boats even attempted to go out. The mate is great, helps with everything without being intrusive. We caught flounder, sea bass, trigger fish but many we had to throw back—few keepers. Very good choice of boat for a fun day!
The family caught a lot of fish, and the crew was incredibly knowledgeable. My girls especially enjoyed learning all about the different fish they were catching. It made the experience even more fun and educational for them!
Capt Clint and Kyle delivered the most professional and organized private charter i have ever experienced. It was clear that they love to fish and want everyone who climbs on board to enjoy the experience. Fun to be around and always gave a game plan. Willing to make adjustments on the fly to ensure your party has a great experience.Kudos to both for keeping charter fishing alive in cape may!
FAQs about Common Sense Sportfishing
- US $1,000 per group - 4 Hour Trip – Inshore (4 hours)
- US $1,500 per group - 6 hr inshore (6 hours)
- US $1,999 per group - 8 Hour Trip – Inshore (8 hours)
- US $2,800 per group - 10 hr inshore tuna trip (10 hours)
- US $3,400 per group - 12 Hour Trip – Offshore tuna (12 hours)
- US $3,400 per group - 12 Hour Trip – Swordfish (12 hours)
- US $3,400 per group - 12 Hour Trip – Tilefish (12 hours)
- Toilet
- Air conditioning
- Fighting chair
- GPS
- Fishfinder
- Bed
- Flybridge
- Live bait well
- Kitchen
- Refrigerator
- Multimedia system
- Outriggers
- Ice box
- Radar
- Rods, reels & tackle
- Live bait
- Lures
- Catch cleaning & filleting
- Snacks
- Drinks
- First mate
- Fishing license
- Inshore fishing
- Nearshore fishing
- Offshore fishing
- Wreck fishing
- Light tackle
- Heavy tackle
- Bottom fishing
- Trolling
- Spinning
- Drift fishing
- Deep sea fishing
- Black Drum
- Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
- Marlin (Blue)
- Marlin (White)
- Seabass (Black)
- Shark (Tiger)
- Swordfish
- Tilefish
- Triggerfish (Gray)
- Tuna (Bigeye)
- Tuna (Yellowfin)
- Wahoo
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Cape May, New Jersey, United States
The Angler's Choice Award is given to listings that consistently deliver a high-quality service and earn great reviews from customers.
A passionate angler if there ever was one, Capt. Clint always looks forward to showing his guests a good time on the water!
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You can cancel or modify your booking up to 14 days before the trip date, free of charge. If you cancel or modify your booking later, or fail to show up, you'll forfeit 100% of what you've paid.
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Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
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When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.
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