Wahoo fishing out of Atlantic City means running offshore to the canyons. Boats from Atlantic City make these trips, and this page covers the named structure with positions, the nearest NOAA station, and the charters that list wahoo. Owner-operators will find waypoints, depths and station IDs below.
When and where boats run for wahoo
Three things shape the plan: timing, the run itself, and which conditions station to check.
Season
Euphoria Sportfishing lists wahoo among the Mid-Atlantic species it targets each season. For the wider timing picture, see regional wahoo timing across the Northeast (see also the Atlantic Northeast fishing guide).
The canyon run
Wahoo trips from Atlantic City are offshore canyon trips, so plan the run accordingly rather than as a reef outing.
Conditions: NOAA station ACYN4
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Station | NOAA ACYN4 (8534720) |
| Location | Atlantic City, NJ |
| Position | 39.357 N, 74.418 W |
ACYN4 reads conditions at Atlantic City, not on the offshore grounds. Check the official NWS marine forecast for wind, wave height and period before the run.
Named structure off Atlantic City
The Atlantic City Reef is the named structure off this port. It is separate from the offshore canyon grounds, and each piece below keeps its own sourced depth.
Atlantic City Reef
The Atlantic City Reef is a New Jersey artificial reef site at 55 ft, 12.2 nautical miles east of Atlantic City.
Wrecks and patches
These are the listed pieces on the Atlantic City Reef:
| Name | Type | Depth | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Kane Reef patch | Caisson gate, inside Atlantic City Reef | 92 ft | N39 14.080 W74 12.862 |
| Reina Wreck (tug Tobacco Pointe) | Tug | – | N39 14.0381 W74 12.5675 |
| Morania Abaco | Tanker | 110 ft | 39 14.133 N, 74 12.154 W |
| Blue Crown | Freighter | 100 ft | 39 14.138 N, 74 12.357 W |
| Francis Bushey | Tanker | 100 ft | 39 14.203 N, 74 12.148 W |
| First Lady | Clam dredge | 100 ft | 39 13.703 N, 74 12.486 W |
| Vicki-Pat | Clam dredge | 80 ft | 39 15.255 N, 74 14.818 W |
Positions and chart layers are for planning and should not be used for navigation.
How wahoo are fished from this port
Wahoo are worked on the offshore canyon trips local boats run. Methods, gear and biology are covered in the wahoo species guide.
Who fishes for wahoo out of Atlantic City
Four operators list wahoo. The same boats also work other coastal and offshore gamefish.
Jessie James Charters
Captain Mark Schrenk runs a 16-hour trip. See the Jessie James Charters trip listings for details.
Euphoria Sportfishing
The 60′ Custom Precision Euphoria takes up to 6 guests under Captain Ricky Wheeler. Domain: euphoriasportfishing.com.
Jersey Nutz Sportfishing
The 61′ Blackwell sails from Atlantic City. Domain: jerseynutzsportfishing.com.
Atlantic City Charter Boat (Miss Atlantic City)
Atlantic City Charter Boat, Miss Atlantic City, lists wahoo.
FAQ: wahoo fishing out of Atlantic City
When is wahoo season out of Atlantic City?
Euphoria Sportfishing lists wahoo among the Mid-Atlantic species it targets each season. Regional timing is covered in the Season section above.
How far do boats run for wahoo from Atlantic City?
Wahoo trips are offshore canyon trips.
Where is the Atlantic City Reef?
It sits at 55 ft, 12.2 nautical miles east of Atlantic City, with wrecks listed from 80 to 110 ft.
Which charters list wahoo for wahoo fishing out of Atlantic City?
Jessie James Charters, Euphoria Sportfishing, Jersey Nutz Sportfishing and Atlantic City Charter Boat (Miss Atlantic City).
Which NOAA station covers Atlantic City?
ACYN4 (8534720) at 39.357 N, 74.418 W. It reads at Atlantic City, not on the offshore grounds.
