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Wilmington Canyon

Offshore · New Jersey · Wilmington Canyon head east of Cape May / Delaware

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Wilmington Canyon

Offshore · New Jersey

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Nearby coastal destinations

  • Baltimore / Washington Canyons33.4 mi

    Maryland · Mid-Atlantic canyons east of Ocean City · Offshore

    Approximately 33.4 miles away

  • Ocean City Inlet36 mi

    Maryland · Mid-Atlantic / Maryland-Delaware Coast · Inlet

    Approximately 36 miles away

  • Indian River Inlet40.2 mi

    Delaware · Mid-Atlantic / Maryland-Delaware Coast · Inlet

    Approximately 40.2 miles away

Fishery Profile

Fishery Overview

Wilmington Canyon offshore fishery

Wilmington Canyon is a submarine canyon destination in NJ. NEW_STANDALONE. Cape May / Delaware ocean access; not a harbor sibling. Distinct from Hudson Canyon and Baltimore/Washington Canyons. Frank R. Lautenberg Deep Sea Coral Protection Area may restrict bottom gear on walls. Recreational HMS trolling at the head is the identity. Not a no-take sanctuary. StrikeTracks does not offer a live ordinal coastal rating here.

Fishery type
  • Submarine canyon
Fishing modes
  • Offshore boat
Habitat and structure
Canyon head and walls · Bluewater

Static seasonal guidance · Last reviewed Sep 2, 2026

Not a live bite forecast.

Fishery Targets

Yellowfin, mahi, and white marlin are qualitative. Bluefin and amberjack are legal-variable. Swordfish is occurrence-only.

This reflects typical biological/fishery timing, not a legal open season. Check current regulations before fishing.

Species images are AI-generated illustrations for visual reference and may simplify natural variation. Fishery records are based on the cited agency and editorial sources. About fish illustrations

  • Yellowfin tuna illustration

    Yellowfin tuna

    Primary

    Thunnus albacares

    Also called Ahi

    Typical seasonal opportunity: SUMMER — EARLY FALL

  • Atlantic bluefin tuna illustration

    Atlantic bluefin tuna

    PrimaryRegulations vary annually

    Thunnus thynnus

    Also called Bluefin tuna

    Typical seasonal opportunity: LATE SPRING — SUMMER

  • Mahi-mahi illustration

    Mahi-mahi

    Primary

    Coryphaena hippurus

    Also called Dorado

    Typical seasonal opportunity: SUMMER — EARLY FALL

  • White marlin illustration

    White marlin

    Secondary

    Kajikia albida

    Typical seasonal opportunity: SUMMER — EARLY FALL

  • Greater amberjack illustration

    Greater amberjack

    SecondaryRegulations vary annually

    Seriola dumerili

    Typical seasonal opportunity: SUMMER

  • Swordfish illustration

    Swordfish

    Secondary

    Xiphias gladius

    No seasonal pulse known

    Occurrence is supported. Destination month timing is not encoded and is not a Jan–Dec card.

Typical Seasonal Targets

  • Yellowfin tuna — SUMMER — EARLY FALL
  • Atlantic bluefin tuna — LATE SPRING — SUMMER
  • Mahi-mahi — SUMMER — EARLY FALL
  • White marlin — SUMMER — EARLY FALL
  • Greater amberjack — SUMMER

Seasonal presence is general guidance and does not indicate current fish activity.

Access, Safety and Regulations

Access

Offshore canyon boats from Cape May, Indian River, and South Jersey. No shore access.

Primary hazards

Distant bluewater. ACUF mid-canyon point is farther east and is not this pin.

Fishery considerations

  • Do not use Delaware Bay / Cape May tides as canyon-local.
  • Regional NWS marine only.

Regulations

Size limits, seasons, and possession rules change. Verify the current official regulations before fishing.

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Location and Access

Cataloged offshore fishing destination

Offshore · New Jersey

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