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Captain Mac
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Captain Mac

Cape May, United States
Federal waters
Angler's choice
100+ reviews
Captain Joseph McNamee is the owner and operator of the company. He has been running party boats and charters from Cape may to Brigantine since 1980. Over the years, he has located various fishing grounds up and down the coast and acquired a wealth of knowledge. Joseph enjoys being out on the water and sharing his passion with his clients and friends. Joe was introduced to the art of fishing at the age of 7 when his father took him catching fish for the first time. He was hooked!

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Captain Mac

Captain Mac

Cape May
Instant Confirmation
Trips from
US $650

Rating

4.9
225 reviews
4.8
Boat & Equipment
4.9
Captain & Crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

What anglers say

98%
Good experience
99%
Friendly captain
98%
Recommend this charter
95%
Appropriate for children
97%
Satisfied with the boat
90%
Caught fish

All reviews (225)

Showing 1 – 5 of 225 reviews
  • Christopher Dyer
    Christopher Dyer
    us
    Connecticut, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    AMAZING TIME!

    4 Hour Trip • 3 adults

    Captain Mac is incredible! He is respectful, punctual, and knows exactly how to get you want you want. We caught 4 sharks in under 3 hours and he made it an amazing experience! The equipment worked great, he baited our hooks, retied us to get us going again, and the boat and facilities are in great shape and clean! The captain remembered all of our names after only mentioning them once, he even remembered our professions and gave us nicknames! Over all an outstanding time, would give higher than 5 stars if I could! Will absolutely be booking another trip with him!

    Response from Charter operator

    Hi Chris, thanks for the great review, I'm glad you had a good trip. Hope to see you guys again when your back in town. Capt. Mac

  • Jim Willock
    Jim Willock
    us
    Ohio, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Great Captain and person

    4 Hour Trip – Shark Fishing • 3 adults

    I would highly reccomend Captain Mac to anyone. He was very accommodating when bad weather canceled our trip on Monday he was willing to move bookings around to get us on the water before we left for home. My sons wanted to shark fish and he knew right where to go and we had sharks on the line within 10 minutes. We caught 7 total, 3 large sand tigers and 4 dusky sharks. My son left his wallet on the boat and Mac, worked with us to get it back that night. I couldn’t recommend him any higher. lit the title he was not only a great captain, but also a really good person.

    Response from Charter operator

    Hey Jim, thanks for the nice review, I'm glad you guys had a good trip. Hope to see you guys whan your back in town. Capt. Mac

  • Ronald Grillo
    Ronald Grillo
    us
    New York, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Excellent experience

    4 Hour Trip • 4 adults • 2 children

    The two Joe's treated my kids so well. We were afraid that my sometimes unwieldy kids would be to much, but they handled my kids with great care and consideration. We cought a bunch of fish, unfortunately all under sized, but still exciting to reel them in. Im definitely booking another trip when we return next year.

    Reported catch:
    Flounder
    Black Seabass
  • Jon Cambras
    Jon Cambras
    us
    Connecticut, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Great Family Trip

    4 Hour Trip • 3 adults • 2 children

    Took my two kids out (11 and 9) for my daughter’s birthday. It was their first time fishing and they had a blast. Caught a bunch, including a keeper sea bass and a few flounder. Couldn’t recommend captain Mac enough for families. He was terrific with the kids, helping them every step of the way.

  • Ralph Camp
    Ralph Camp
    Repeat angler
    us
    New Jersey, US
    Member since 2024
    3 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Great time and limited out!

    Full Day - Spring Seabass • 1 adult

    Just two of us went out and we wanted to limit out on sea bass! We were reeling fish ALL day with a ton of smaller tgrow backs but we hit our if sea bass but the end of the trip. Even though we couldn't keep them, it was still a blast catching so many fish! I will be back to grab more.

    Reported catch:
    Black Seabass
    Response from Charter operator

    Hi Ralph, it was nice meeting you guys, glad you enjoyed the trip. Capt. Mac

Real catches shared by our community

  • Captain Mac
    Captain MacCape May, NJ
    Hooked shark thrashing beside the boat in green coastal water during an active fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Sandbar Shark
    James D.
    James D.
    Captain Joe was great! we caught 2 sand tiger sharks and hooked a couple other. Really fun trip and highly recommend!
  • Captain Mac
    Captain MacCape May, NJ
    Shark beside the boat during an active fishing hookup, with the rod and line visible over sunlit coastal water.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Bull Shark
    Larry U.
    Larry U.
    captain Mac is knowledgeable and friendly and knows where to drop your lines in to catch fish.
  • Captain Mac
    Captain MacCape May, NJ
    A large shark is being reeled in, showcasing the thrill of deep-sea fishing.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +2
    Bull Shark
    Christopher D.
    Christopher D.
    Captain Mac is incredible! He is respectful, punctual, and knows exactly how to get you want you want. We caught 4 sharks in under 3 hours and he made it an amazing experience! The equipment worked great, he baited our hooks, retied us to get us going again, and the boat and facilities are in great shape and clean! The captain remembered all of our names after only mentioning them once, he even remembered our professions and gave us nicknames! Over all an outstanding time, would give higher than 5 stars if I could! Will absolutely be booking another trip with him!
  • Captain Mac
    Captain MacCape May, NJ
    A young angler proudly displaying a Black Sea Bass while fishing on a sunny day at sea.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Black Seabass
    Jon C.
    Jon C.
    Took my two kids out (11 and 9) for my daughter’s birthday. It was their first time fishing and they had a blast. Caught a bunch, including a keeper sea bass and a few flounder. Couldn’t recommend captain Mac enough for families. He was terrific with the kids, helping them every step of the way.
  • Captain Mac
    Captain MacCape May, NJ
    A fisherman reeling in a large shark while on a boat, showcasing the thrill of deep-sea fishing.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Lemon Shark
    Jim W.
    Jim W.
    I would highly reccomend Captain Mac to anyone. He was very accommodating when bad weather canceled our trip on Monday he was willing to move bookings around to get us on the water before we left for home. My sons wanted to shark fish and he knew right where to go and we had sharks on the line within 10 minutes. We caught 7 total, 3 large sand tigers and 4 dusky sharks. My son left his wallet on the boat and Mac, worked with us to get it back that night. I couldn’t recommend him any higher. lit the title he was not only a great captain, but also a really good person.
  • Captain Mac
    Captain MacCape May, NJ
    A young angler in a life jacket is fishing from the back of a boat, enjoying a day on the water.
    Ronald G.
    Ronald G.
    The two Joe's treated my kids so well. We were afraid that my sometimes unwieldy kids would be to much, but they handled my kids with great care and consideration. We cought a bunch of fish, unfortunately all under sized, but still exciting to reel them in. Im definitely booking another trip when we return next year.
  • Captain Mac
    Captain MacCape May, NJ
    A hooked shark is being landed alongside a fishing boat in open water.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Sandbar Shark
    Emily C.
    Emily C.
    Captain Mac was great! Personable, knowledgeable and made it a great experience for us all - catching numerous sharks! He was fantastic with my 12 year old son who absolutely loves fishing!! Thank you for a great day! Sean, Emily, Jordan and Aliyah
  • Captain Mac
    Captain MacCape May, NJ
    A large shark is seen breaching the surface of the water, showcasing its impressive jaws during a fishing expedition.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Bull Shark
    Sarah M.
    Sarah M.
    We had an awesome time. That captain was phenomenal. We caught 6 decent sized sharks that put up quite a fight. but was well worth it. Would 100% do it again.
  • Captain Mac
    Captain MacCape May, NJ
    A large shark is being reeled in during a fishing trip, showcasing the excitement of deep-sea fishing.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Bull Shark
    Chase C.
    Chase C.
    We had such an awesome time. Captain Mac was super helpful. The boys caught a total four sharks and it really made their day. We hope to be back out again soon!
  • Captain Mac
    Captain MacCape May, NJ
    A large shark breaching the surface near the boat, showcasing an exciting moment during a fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Sandbar Shark
    Richard S.
    Richard S.
    We had a great tume on this shark fishing trip. Boys were so excited to catch and release!

What's biting with Captain Mac in Cape May

Cape May's summer visitors may have moved on, but Striped Bass, Blackfish, and Winter Flounder are more than enough to keep you busy in November.

Top catches for November

Fishing reports

A young woman proudly displaying her catch while fishing on a boat, enjoying a sunny day on the water.

Beautiful day on the water.

Jun 22, 2026 • Cape May
It was a slow day on the fishing, we picked away on the flounder and sea bass shorts. The crew was camera shy until Lil got excited when she caught this small sand shark.
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A cooler filled with a variety of fish, showcasing a successful fishing trip.

Pleanty of fish but only a couple keeper

Jun 8, 2026 • Cape May
Thanks to Eric and Gary for a nice day on the water. Wish we could of could have sent them home with more fresh fish for the grill. THIS PICTURE IS NOT FROM ERIC AND GARY'S TRIP, just one of our better trips this year.
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A young angler gives a thumbs up next to a caught flounder on a fishing trip, showcasing excitement on the boat.

Flounder and Sea Bass

Jun 30, 2025 • Cape May
We had a good pick of small sea basd and a few keeper sea bass that were returned to catch another day. Went to back bay for a couple flounder but only one keeper. We tried to catch a striped bass for a young man, but they didn't bite.
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