Half Day Offshore Fishing Charter in West Palm Beach
Glass Action Charters delivers serious offshore action just minutes from West Palm Beach's inlet. This half-day charter puts you on some of the most productive fishing grounds in South Florida, where gag grouper stack up on the reefs and barracuda patrol the drop-offs. Captain Winters knows these waters like the back of his hand, and he's got the spots dialed in to put you on fish consistently. Whether you're looking to box some quality grouper for the dinner table or just want to feel that adrenaline rush when a big 'cuda crushes your bait, this trip delivers the goods without burning your whole day.
What to Expect on the Water
Your adventure starts at the West Palm Beach inlet, where you'll board Glass Action's well-equipped charter boat designed for offshore comfort and fishing performance. The ride out to the fishing grounds takes about 20-30 minutes, giving you time to get rigged up and talk strategy with the captain. These waters hold fish year-round, but the beauty of a half-day trip is hitting the prime morning bite when the fish are most active. The boat accommodates up to six anglers, so there's plenty of room to spread out and work different techniques. You'll be fishing in 80-150 feet of water over structure that holds everything from bottom dwellers like grouper to pelagic species cruising the blue water. The captain provides all the tackle, bait, and local knowledge you need - just bring your fishing license, sunscreen, and appetite for some real fishing action.
Techniques and Tackle
Glass Action runs a mix of bottom fishing and trolling depending on what's biting best. For the grouper, you'll be dropping live and cut bait to the bottom using conventional reels spooled with heavy mono or braid. The key is getting your bait down fast before the current sweeps it away from the structure. When targeting barracuda and mahi, the crew switches to trolling setups with colorful lures and rigged ballyhoo that trigger aggressive strikes. The boat's outriggers keep the lines spread wide, and when something hits, you'll know it immediately. All rods are rigged with quality tackle that can handle these hard-fighting species. The captain reads the conditions and adjusts tactics throughout the trip - if the bottom bite is slow, you might spend more time trolling the weedlines and drop-offs where the action heats up. Live bait makes all the difference out here, and the crew knows how to present it properly for each species you're targeting.
Customer Stories
"Awesome dudes!!!!" - Demetrio. "Capt Winters can put you on the fish. Sailfish, Wahoo, Grouper, Marlin, triple tail, and Snook! I have never gone out with him without catching fish! Glass Action Charters is the most experienced charter guy in Palm Beach!! Hands down! Fishing inshore or off shore you won't be disappointed! Capt Jeff Winters is the guy!" - Kimberly. "Chris Winters was the captain for our trip. We were all beginners or first timers, with my son's family. All of our needs and wishes were accommodated with ease. Chris made us all comfortable for fast and slow portions of the trip. We caught a mahi tuna we had to give back and then some fish that were used as bait to feed the sharks! Very exciting and fun. Wouldn't hesitate to use Glass Action again or recommend to others !" - Larry.
Target Species Breakdown
Gag grouper are the bread and butter of West Palm Beach offshore fishing, and for good reason. These chunky bottom dwellers average 5-15 pounds but can push 30-plus when you find the right rocks. They're structure-oriented fish that love ledges, artificial reefs, and hard bottom in 80-120 feet of water. Gags are notorious for their bulldogging fight - they'll try to get back to their hole the second they feel the hook. The bite is typically best early morning and late afternoon, with live pinfish and grunt being top baits. What makes gag grouper so popular is their excellent table fare and the satisfaction of winning that tug-of-war battle.
Great barracuda bring the speed and aggression that gets your heart pumping. These torpedo-shaped predators cruise the reefs and blue water, often reaching 20-40 inches with the occasional giant pushing 5 feet. Barracuda are visual feeders that react to flash and movement, making them perfect targets for trolling spoons and tube lures. Their initial run is explosive - they'll peel line off the reel faster than almost any other fish in these waters. Peak season runs from late fall through early spring, but you can find them year-round. The fight is all about speed and acrobatics, with multiple jumps and blistering runs that test your drag settings.
Mahi mahi represent the ultimate offshore prize for their combination of beauty, fight, and taste. These vibrant fish travel in schools and are often found around floating debris, weedlines, or temperature breaks. West Palm Beach mahi typically range from 10-25 pounds, with bulls occasionally hitting 40-plus. They're most abundant from late spring through fall when the Gulf Stream pushes closer to shore. Mahi are notorious for their aerial displays, often jumping repeatedly when hooked. Their willingness to eat both live bait and lures makes them a favorite target, and their firm white meat is considered among the best eating fish in the ocean.
Hogfish are the wild cards of the reef, prized for their incredible eating quality and unique appearance. These wrasse family members use their pig-like snouts to root around the bottom for crustaceans and small fish. They average 2-8 pounds with the occasional doormat pushing double digits. Hogfish are notoriously finicky eaters, often requiring light tackle and precise bait presentation. Shrimp, small crabs, and cut
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Private Trip
Offshore Fishing
West Palm Beach
Half
