Riviera Beach Deep Sea Fishing Charters & Guides & Trips

84 captains within 25 miles of Riviera Beach, 11 of them in Riviera Beach itself, 50 running offshore. A full day is typically $1,650 for the whole boat. Call the captain directly — we take no bookings and charge no fee.

  • 84Captains within 25 miles
  • 50Deep sea boats
  • $1,400–$2,800Full day, typically
  • New Port Cove MarinaLeaving from

Contact details checked on each captain's own website

Charters & Guides in Riviera Beach

Call or visit a captain's website to ask about trips, dates and prices. If they're out on the water, leave a message.

84 charters and guides in Riviera Beach

Deep sea fishing in Riviera Beach

50 of the 84 charters in Riviera Beach list offshore trips on their own websites.

State or federal water

Florida state waters on the Atlantic run from shore to 3 miles out; beyond that is federal water. Which side of that line you fish on can change the season and the limits.

Federally permitted boats

Boats with a federal South Atlantic snapper-grouper permit follow federal closures in state waters too, such as the April closure for amberjack. Ask whether the boat is federally permitted.

Where to find current Riviera Beach fishing reports

We don’t publish a daily report and we won’t reprint one. What’s biting this week comes from the boats — here is where the Riviera Beach fleet posts it.

On Instagram 4 Riviera Beach boats

Most captains put the day’s catch here, not on their website.

Handles and report pages come from each charter’s own website; every link goes to the captain and nothing of theirs is reproduced here. Boats are ordered by how established they are locally.

What a deep sea trip costs in Riviera Beach

The rates Riviera Beach charters and guides publish on their own websites, by trip length. These are the price of the whole boat, and a range across many boats rather than any one boat's rate. Read on 2026-10-01. Confirm with the captain when you call.

  • Half day (3-5 hours)$800 – $1,050 5 charters and guides publish a rate · middle of the range $850
  • Full day (8+ hours)$1,400 – $2,800 8 charters and guides publish a rate · middle of the range $1,650

What a trip costs moves with fuel prices, the size of the boat and how far out it runs, and a quiet Tuesday is not a holiday weekend. Nothing here is a booking; we take no fee and hold no rates.

Fishing trips in Riviera Beach by type

Counted from what each captain lists on their own website.

Inshore and bay fishing in Riviera Beach

31 charters list inshore trips, in the bays, back-waters and shallows closer to shore. Among them: Big Buford Sportfishing, Glass Action Charters, The Rod Room, Reel Intense Fishing Charters, Good Company Sportfishing and 26 more.

Half-day and full-day fishing trips

27 charters list half-day trips and 27 list full-day trips. Trip lengths vary by boat, so ask the captain exactly how many hours are on the water.

Family fishing charters in Riviera Beach

28 charters mention kids or families on their websites. Ask the captain about life jackets in children's sizes and how long the trip runs.

When are you going?

Typical conditions for the month, from NOAA records.

Planning a trip to Riviera Beach

Check tides for your dates, see what each month is usually like and see the closest airports.

Tides on your fishing day

Choose a date to see high and low tide

NOAA tide predictions for Port of Palm Beach.

Typical conditions by month

  • Warmest water: June to September
  • Fewest rainy days: March and January
  • Coolest water: January, around 75°F
  • Warmest air: July, highs near 91°F

Closest airports

With airline service

  • DJTPresident Donald J Trump International 7 miles away
  • FXEFort Lauderdale Executive 41 miles away

Local public airports

  • F45North Palm Beach County General Aviation 10 miles away
  • LNAPalm Beach County Park 13 miles away
  • BCTBoca Raton 28 miles away

Straight-line miles from the centre of Riviera Beach.

See the month-by-month averages
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Sunset5:49 PM6:12 PM7:29 PM7:44 PM8:01 PM8:15 PM8:16 PM7:57 PM7:25 PM6:52 PM5:30 PM5:29 PM
Water75°75°76°78°81°83°85°86°86°82°80°78°
Air (high)75°76°79°83°85°89°91°91°89°86°81°77°
Rainy days5556811111312876

Water temperature: NOAA Lake Worth Pier, Atlantic Ocean station (12 miles away), 2021-2025 averages. Air temperature and rainy days: NOAA 1991-2020 normals, JUNO BEACH. A rainy day has 0.1 inch of rain or more. Tides: NOAA predictions for Port of Palm Beach. Sunrise and sunset: Calculated for Riviera Beach, 15th of each month. Airports: FAA airport registry for public-use airports and their locations, FAA CY2024 passenger boardings for which have airline service, town centre from the Census 2024 gazetteer, Riviera Beach city.

Questions about fishing charters and guides in Riviera Beach

How much does it cost to go deep sea fishing in Riviera Beach?

8 Riviera Beach charters publish a full day rate on their own site, and they run $1,400 to $2,800 for the whole boat, with the middle of the range at $1,650. That is the boat for the day, not a price per person — split between six anglers a $1,650 trip is about $275 each. Shorter trips cost less; ask the captain, because fewer of them publish those rates.

What happens if it is too windy to go offshore?

Often the trip just moves inshore rather than being called off — 27 of the 84 boats here run both, so a blown-out morning can become a back-country or bay trip. 3 of them publish a weather or cancellation policy on their own site — read the one belonging to the boat you book.

Back-country or offshore — which trip should I book in Riviera Beach?

They are different days on different water. 23 charters here list offshore only, 4 list inshore only, and 27 list both. Offshore means a longer run and bigger fish; inshore means calmer water, shorter runs and sight-fishing. The month-by-month table above shows which fish the fleet says are around when you are coming.

How long is a trip out of Riviera Beach?

Four and six hours are the lengths Riviera Beach captains list most often, with longer days at eight. The clock starts at the dock rather than at the fishing grounds, so the run out and back comes out of your time on the fish.

Do I need to bring rods and tackle to Riviera Beach?

No. Rods, reels, bait and tackle come with the boat on every Riviera Beach charter that says so on its own site — fly anglers are the exception, and usually bring their own. As Miss Palm Beach Charter Fishing puts it: “Whether you’re kite fishing with friends or bottom fishing with the family, kids are welcome, gear is provided, and your fishing license is covered—just bring your sense of adventure!”

Do Riviera Beach charters clean your catch?

Most do, at the dock when you come in, and a good few say so plainly on their own sites. As Sea Horse Fishing Adventures puts it: “Our crew will be happy to clean and bag your catch for you.” Whether it costs anything is up to the boat, so ask when you book.

What should I bring on a Riviera Beach charter?

Sun protection and your own food and drink. Food, sunscreen, drinks and cooler come up most often on Riviera Beach charter sites.

Are there family-friendly fishing charters in Riviera Beach?

28 charters in Riviera Beach mention kids or families on their websites. Ask the captain about children's life jackets, trip length and whether there's a restroom on board.

How do I book a charter or guide in Riviera Beach?

Call the captain or use their website. CharterFishingBoat doesn't take bookings or payments, and there's no fee to use the directory.

What should I ask the captain?

Ask what the trip includes, how long it lasts, how many people can come, what you're likely to catch that time of year, and the cancellation policy if the weather turns.

Where do state waters end off Riviera Beach?

Florida state waters on the Atlantic run from shore to 3 miles out; beyond that is federal water. Federal seasons and limits apply beyond it, and for some fish they also apply to federally permitted charter boats inside state waters.

When is the water warmest near Riviera Beach?

June through September, when the nearest NOAA station averages 83–86°F. It's coolest in January, around 75°F.

What airports are closest to Riviera Beach?

The closest airports with airline service are President Donald J Trump International (DJT), 7 miles away and Fort Lauderdale Executive (FXE), 41 miles away. Local public airports nearby: North Palm Beach County General Aviation (F45), 10 miles away, Palm Beach County Park (LNA), 13 miles away and Boca Raton (BCT), 28 miles away. Distances are straight-line miles from the centre of town.

How many fishing charters and guides are in Riviera Beach?

This page lists 84 fishing charters and guides in Riviera Beach, Florida, each with a phone number and website checked on the captain's own site.

Fish you can catch out of Riviera Beach

Counted from what each captain lists on their own website — the number is how many Riviera Beach captains name that fish.

Mahi-Mahi51Sailfish50Wahoo46King Mackerel40Snapper39Grouper36Cobia34Tuna30Snook23Tarpon19Barracuda19Amberjack15Blackfin Tuna15Swordfish14Redfish12Spanish Mackerel12Mutton Snapper11Jack Crevalle11Pompano10Bonito10Shark10Bull Shark7Blue Marlin7Yellowtail Snapper7Skipjack Tuna6Gray Triggerfish6Blacktip Shark6Speckled Trout6Mangrove Snapper6Red Grouper6Goliath Grouper5Sheepshead5Flounder5Lane Snapper5Striped Bass5Yellowfin Tuna4Bluefish4Tilefish4Red Snapper4Peacock Bass4Black Drum4Largemouth Bass4Marlin3Hogfish3Blue Runner3Hammerhead Shark3Black Grouper3Bluefin Tuna3Spinner Shark3Bonefish3Porgy3Rainbow Runner3Gag Grouper3Tripletail3Ladyfish3Mako Shark2Permit2Black Bullhead Catfish2Catfish2Yellow Jack2Nassau Grouper1Lemon Shark1Grunt1Great Barracuda1Schoolmaster Snapper1Warmouth1Tiger Shark1Sandbar Shark1Reef Shark1White Marlin1Dog Snapper1Blackfin Snapper1Snowy Grouper1Atlantic Sharpnose Shark1Scamp1Warsaw Grouper1Bar Jack1Nurse Shark1Almaco Jack1Crappie1Sunshine Bass1

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