Offshore Fishing Charter West Palm Beach
Ready to get after some serious offshore action? This 4-hour charter puts you right in the heart of West Palm Beach's best fishing grounds, where sailfish crash baits and tuna pull drag like there's no tomorrow. Captain Neil and his crew know these waters inside and out, and they're not messing around when it comes to putting you on fish. Whether you're looking to check sailfish off your bucket list or load the cooler with snappers and grouper, this trip delivers the goods. With just three anglers max, you're getting a personalized experience that's worlds apart from those crowded cattle boats.
What to Expect on the Water
You'll be targeting everything from acrobatic Atlantic sailfish to hard-fighting blackfin tuna, plus plenty of great eating fish like mutton snapper, yellowtail snapper, and grouper. The beauty of fishing these offshore waters is the variety – one minute you're trolling for pelagics, the next you're dropping baits on structure for reef fish. Captain Neil reads the conditions and adjusts the game plan accordingly, whether that means working the drop-offs for sailfish or hitting productive reefs for snapper and grouper. All your bait, tackle, and licenses are covered, so you can focus on what matters – fighting fish. The boat's equipped with quality gear that can handle anything from finicky yellowtails to line-screaming kings.
Trolling and Bottom Fishing
This charter mixes up the techniques to maximize your shots at different species. You'll spend time trolling the blue water with live baits and lures, targeting sailfish, tuna, mahi, and kingfish that cruise the current lines and temperature breaks. When sailfish are cooperative, there's nothing quite like watching that bill come up behind your bait before the fish lights up and goes airborne. The bottom fishing game focuses on productive reefs and structure where mutton snapper, yellowtails, grouper, and triggerfish hang out. Captain Neil knows which spots are firing based on the season and conditions, and he's not shy about moving around to find the bite. The tackle gets scaled up or down depending on what you're after – lighter spinning gear for yellowtails, heavier conventional setups when the big fish are biting.
What Anglers Are Saying
"We had a great trip. First time to catch a sailfish!! So awesome! Neil and Tara are the best. Highly recommend if you want to catch fish." - Gregory Lohman
"Amazing time. Captain Neil really made the trip fun. We caught a lot of fish. We tried several different fishing techniques. All successful. Thank you again Captain Neil." - oliver
"My brother and I have always wanted to go deep sea fishing! We went out today with Captain Neil and Tara. We had so much fun. We ended up catching 6 mahi (2 were too small to keep but still really cool to catch). Towards the end of our trip we hooked into a tuna aprox 20lbs. I passed it off to my brother because I couldn't get it and in the process an 8 ft shark stole it off our line. This was such a cool experience and we will def be going back if we come back to west palm beach. Thank you both so much." - Tonya
Species You'll Want to Hook
Atlantic sailfish are the crown jewel of South Florida fishing, and West Palm Beach sits right in prime sailfish territory. These amazing billfish typically range from 40 to 80 pounds and are famous for their spectacular jumps when hooked. Peak season runs from November through March when cooler water pushes baitfish close to shore and sailfish follow. What makes catching a sail so special isn't just the acrobatics – it's the way they hunt, coming up behind baits with their bills slashing before they commit. Most anglers practice catch and release with sailfish, making for great photos and memories.
Blackfin tuna are one of the most reliable offshore species around West Palm Beach, and they fight way above their weight class. These speedsters typically run 10 to 25 pounds but pull like freight trains once hooked. They're structure-oriented fish that love hanging around reefs and drop-offs, making them perfect targets when you're also fishing for snappers and grouper. Blackfins are excellent table fare with their dark, rich meat that's perfect for searing or making sashimi. They bite year-round but really turn on during the cooler months when baitfish are thick.
Mahi mahi bring the color and the chaos that offshore fishing is famous for. These gorgeous fish with their electric blues and greens typically show up around floating debris, weed lines, or current breaks. They're known for traveling in schools, so when you hook one, there's often more in the area. Mahi are incredibly aggressive feeders and will hit everything from trolled ballyhoo to live pilchards. They're also fantastic eating fish with firm, white meat that's versatile in the kitchen. Peak mahi season runs from spring through early fall, but you can find them year-round in South Florida waters.
Yellowtail amberjack are the speed demons of the reef, and they'll test your tackle and your shoulders. These fish can reach impressive sizes in local waters, with fish over 50 pounds not uncommon around the deeper reefs. They're known for their blistering initial runs and their ability to find structure when hooked. Yellowtails are sight feeders that respond well to live bait and jigs worked around the reef structure. They're excellent table fare when prepared properly, though larger fish are often released to maintain the fishery.
Wahoo are the ultimate speed fish, capable of reaching speeds over 60 mph and armed with razor-sharp teeth that can slice through leaders in a heartbeat. These torpedo-shaped predators are typically caught while high-speed trolling for other pelagics, and their strikes are absolutely
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