White marlin fishing out of Atlantic City runs from late summer into fall, according to Jessie James Charters. Euphoria Sportfishing lists June through early November as its offshore season. Boats run to warm offshore water near canyons and ledges, and Euphoria’s runs are generally 70 miles offshore.
When white marlin are off Atlantic City
Two local operators give two windows. Timing for white marlin here follows the Northeast run of white marlin (see also the Atlantic Northeast region guide), which carries the regional picture.
| Operator | Window |
|---|---|
| Jessie James Charters | Late summer into fall |
| Euphoria Sportfishing | June through early November (offshore season) |
Late summer into fall
Jessie James Charters gives late summer into fall for white marlin out of Atlantic City. The operator names no peak month, and neither do we.
June through early November
Euphoria Sportfishing lists June through early November as its offshore season. That is the operator’s offshore season as Euphoria lists it, not a white marlin peak.
How far boats run from Atlantic City
Boats run to warm offshore water near canyons and ledges, and Euphoria’s runs are generally 70 miles offshore. Leaving from Atlantic City, that makes the trip a question of range and fuel before it is a question of fishing. Plan the run out and the run back, and size your reserve to the longer of the two.
- Distance: 70 miles each way, per Euphoria.
- Target water: warm offshore water near canyons and ledges.
- Planning load: range, fuel reserve and the forecast for the whole run.
Canyons and ledges
The fish are in warm offshore water near canyons and ledges, and that is where the boats go. The reef covered in the next section sits close to port and is a separate stop on the way out.
Station ACYN4
The nearest NOAA buoy is station ACYN4 (8534720), Atlantic City, NJ, at 39.357 N, 74.418 W. It reports conditions at the port, not what the water is doing 70 miles out, so use it as a read on the departure rather than the grounds.
Read wind, wave height and period as numbers, and check the official NOAA marine forecast before you leave the dock. Chart layers and station data are planning tools and do not replace the forecast.
Atlantic City Reef structure and waypoints
Atlantic City Reef is a New Jersey artificial reef program site in 55 ft, 12.2 nautical miles east of Atlantic City. It is named structure on the way out, separate from the offshore water where boats run for white marlin. The sites are listed below.
| Site | Type | Depth (ft) | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic City Reef | NJ artificial reef site | 55 | 12.2 nautical miles east of Atlantic City |
| William Kane Reef patch | Caisson gate, inside Atlantic City Reef | 92 | N39 14.080 W74 12.862 |
| Reina Wreck (tug Tobacco Pointe) | Tug | N39 14.0381 W74 12.5675 | |
| Morania Abaco | Tanker | 110 | 39 14.133 N, 74 12.154 W |
| Blue Crown | Freighter | 100 | 39 14.138 N, 74 12.357 W |
| Francis Bushey | Tanker | 100 | 39 14.203 N, 74 12.148 W |
| First Lady | Clam dredge | 100 | 39 13.703 N, 74 12.486 W |
| Vicki-Pat | Clam dredge | 80 | 39 15.255 N, 74 14.818 W |
Chart layers and waypoints are not for navigation.
How white marlin are fished out of Atlantic City
Per Jessie James, boats troll rigged ballyhoo or small lures and let the fish eat before setting the hook. Our billfish guides go deeper on spreads and tackle.
Rigged ballyhoo and small lures
Jessie James names two baits for white marlin here: rigged ballyhoo and small lures. Both are trolled.
Letting the fish eat
The fish takes the bait, you let it eat, then you set the hook. Waiting on the hookset is the point of the drop-back approach.
Who fishes white marlin out of Atlantic City
Two Atlantic City charters list white marlin: Jessie James Charters and Euphoria Sportfishing.
| Operator | Captain | Boat | Trip/guests |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jessie James Charters | Mark Schrenk | Listed on its site as T. | 16-hour trip |
| Euphoria Sportfishing | Ricky Wheeler | 60′ Custom Precision Euphoria | Up to 6 guests |
Jessie James Charters
Captain Mark Schrenk runs the 16-hour trip. The boat is listed on the operator’s site as T.
Euphoria Sportfishing
The boat is the 60′ Custom Precision Euphoria, with room for up to 6 guests. Captain Ricky Wheeler runs it.
FAQ: white marlin out of Atlantic City
When are white marlin off Atlantic City?
Jessie James Charters gives late summer into fall. Euphoria Sportfishing lists June through early November as its offshore season. The two windows are the operators’ own, and neither names a peak month.
How far is the run from Atlantic City?
Euphoria’s runs are generally 70 miles offshore. Boats run to warm offshore water near canyons and ledges. Plan fuel for the run out and the run back, and check the official forecast for the full distance.
Do white marlin hold on Atlantic City Reef?
Atlantic City Reef is near-port structure in 55 ft, 12.2 nautical miles east of Atlantic City. Boats running for white marlin go offshore to canyons and ledges, so the reef is a separate stop on the way out.
How are white marlin fished locally?
Per Jessie James, boats troll rigged ballyhoo or small lures and let the fish eat before setting the hook. For the species itself, see our white marlin guide.
Where do I read conditions before the run?
NOAA station ACYN4 (8534720) sits at 39.357 N, 74.418 W. It reports conditions at Atlantic City, not on the offshore grounds. Read wind, wave height and period as numbers, and check the official NOAA forecast.
