Common Sense Sportfishing 

5.0/5 (38 reviews)
 1231 New Jersey 109, Cape May, NJ 08204, United States

Common Sense Sportfishing 

5.0/5 (38)
 Angler's Choice
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1231 New Jersey 109
Cape May, NJ, United States

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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Rating

5.0
38 reviews
4.9
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (24)

What anglers say

100%
Recommended
92%
Caught fish

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Daniel Kiefer
Daniel Kiefer
us
New Jersey, US
Member since 2026
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5.0
Verified
New
Great day in the water in Cape May !!!🌊
8 Hour Trip – Inshore on May 16, 20266 adults
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 !!
Reported catch:
Black Seabass
Joseph Auriemma
Joseph Auriemma
us
Pennsylvania, US
Member since 2025
0
5.0
Verified
Great Boat, Crew, and Great Time
4 Hour Trip – Inshore on June 25, 20252 adults
Capt. 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!
Reported catch:
Black Seabass
Janet Hunnicutt
Janet Hunnicutt
us
New Jersey, US
Member since 2025
1
5.0
Verified
Best Charter boat experience ever!
6 hr inshore on June 11, 20252 adults
Fantastic trip! Cannot say enough about this capt and mate. Took my sister and I inshore fishing the black bass we’re hitting hard. Doubles were more common than single catches Kyle was on it! Kept us fishing and attended to our needs at every turn. Capt knew all the best spots to fish and anytime the action slowed he moved to hit the right spot for us! Loved the whole experience would recommend Common Sense for our next trip! And yours! You can’t go wrong choosing this boat and crew! Extra special. Thank you for making the best memories ever for my twin sister and I. Best fishing trip ever!
Reported catch:
Black Seabass
Jay Vines
Jay Vines
us
South Carolina, US
Member since 2025
0
5.0
Verified
It was really good day - 4 hours and lots of fish
4 Hour Trip – Inshore on July 14, 20255 adults
The 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!
Brian Lutz
Brian Lutz
us
Maryland, US
Member since 2025
0
5.0
Verified
great trip
12 Hour Trip – Offshore tuna on September 27, 20255 adults
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!
Reported catch:
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
White Marlin
Blue Marlin

Trip availability and prices

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4 Hour Trip – Inshore
4 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
US $850
Entire boat: up to 6 people
6 hr inshore
6 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
US $1,000
Entire boat: up to 6 people
8 Hour Trip – Inshore
8 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
US $1,600
Entire boat: up to 6 people
12 Hour Trip – Offshore tuna
12 hour trip starts at 3:00 AM
US $3,600
Entire boat: up to 6 people
12 Hour Trip – Swordfish
12 hour trip starts at 4:00 AM
US $3,600
Entire boat: up to 6 people
12 Hour Trip – Tilefish
12 hour trip starts at 4:00 AM
US $3,600
Entire boat: up to 6 people

Rating

5.0
38 reviews
4.9
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (24)

What anglers say

100%
Recommended
92%
Caught fish

All reviews (38)

Filter
Showing 15 of 38 reviews
Daniel Kiefer
Daniel Kiefer
us
New Jersey, US
Member since 2026
0
5.0
Verified
New
Great day in the water in Cape May !!!🌊
8 Hour Trip – Inshore on May 16, 20266 adults
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 !!
Reported catch:
Black Seabass
Joseph Auriemma
Joseph Auriemma
us
Pennsylvania, US
Member since 2025
0
5.0
Verified
Great Boat, Crew, and Great Time
4 Hour Trip – Inshore on June 25, 20252 adults
Capt. 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!
Reported catch:
Black Seabass
Janet Hunnicutt
Janet Hunnicutt
us
New Jersey, US
Member since 2025
1
5.0
Verified
Best Charter boat experience ever!
6 hr inshore on June 11, 20252 adults
Fantastic trip! Cannot say enough about this capt and mate. Took my sister and I inshore fishing the black bass we’re hitting hard. Doubles were more common than single catches Kyle was on it! Kept us fishing and attended to our needs at every turn. Capt knew all the best spots to fish and anytime the action slowed he moved to hit the right spot for us! Loved the whole experience would recommend Common Sense for our next trip! And yours! You can’t go wrong choosing this boat and crew! Extra special. Thank you for making the best memories ever for my twin sister and I. Best fishing trip ever!
Reported catch:
Black Seabass
Jay Vines
Jay Vines
us
South Carolina, US
Member since 2025
0
5.0
Verified
It was really good day - 4 hours and lots of fish
4 Hour Trip – Inshore on July 14, 20255 adults
The 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!
Brian Lutz
Brian Lutz
us
Maryland, US
Member since 2025
0
5.0
Verified
great trip
12 Hour Trip – Offshore tuna on September 27, 20255 adults
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!
Reported catch:
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
White Marlin
Blue Marlin

FAQs about Common Sense Sportfishing

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The fish you can target

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What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
38 ft
Year built
1986
Restored in
2018
Boat manufacturer
Hatteras
Boat type
Sportfishing
Engine model
Cummins
Powered by
2 x 370HP
Max cruising speed
26 knots
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