West Palm Beach Fishing Charters & Guides

Compare 113 fishing charters and guides within 25 miles of West Palm Beach, with deep sea and inshore & bay trips. Contact the captain directly by phone or through their website. We don't take bookings or fees.

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Charters & Guides in West Palm Beach

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113 charters and guides in West Palm Beach

Records caught at West Palm Beach

Florida's all-tackle list names West Palm Beach as the catch location for one species.

Heaviest on the list

Yellow Jack

27.6 lb

Nathanial Campbell · 2025

1 West Palm Beach captain names yellow jack

Why this one is here

The record names West Palm Beach as the catch location, which is why it sits on this page rather than the state's. A record is what came over the rail once — it is not what to expect on a trip.

See the record

From Florida's own records page, linked on each row. Records are certified by the state and can be broken at any time.

Deep sea fishing in West Palm Beach

57 of the 113 charters in West Palm 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.

Fishing trips in West Palm Beach by type

Counted from what each captain lists on their own website.

Inshore and bay fishing in West Palm Beach

39 charters list inshore trips, in the bays, back-waters and shallows closer to shore. Among them: Tuna Wahoo Fishing Charters, Glassactioncharters, Glassactioncharters, Oracle Expeditions Inshore Fly Fishing And Light Tackle Fishing Charters West Palm Beach, Mantis Inshore Expeditions and 34 more.

Half-day and full-day fishing trips

30 charters list half-day trips and 34 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 West Palm Beach

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

Planning a trip to West Palm Beach

See the closest airports.

Closest airports

With airline service

  • DJTPresident Donald J Trump International 5 miles away
  • FXEFort Lauderdale Executive 38 miles away

Local public airports

  • F45North Palm Beach County General Aviation 9 miles away
  • LNAPalm Beach County Park 11 miles away
  • BCTBoca Raton 25 miles away

Straight-line miles from the centre of West Palm Beach.

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, West Palm Beach city.

Questions about fishing charters and guides in West Palm Beach

What happens if it is too windy to go offshore?

Often the trip just moves inshore rather than being called off — 29 of the 113 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 West Palm Beach?

They are different days on different water. 28 charters here list offshore only, 10 list inshore only, and 29 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 West Palm Beach?

Two and four hours are the lengths West Palm Beach captains list most often. 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 West Palm Beach?

No. Rods, reels, bait and tackle come with the boat on every West Palm Beach charter that says so on its own site — fly anglers are the exception, and usually bring their own. As Glassactioncharters puts it: “The boat is equipped for comfort and performance, with quality rods, reels, and bait provided for every guest.”

What should I bring on a West Palm Beach charter?

Sun protection and your own food and drink. Food, drinks and cooler come up most often on West Palm Beach charter sites. As Glassactioncharters puts it: “Just bring your A-game and maybe a cooler for the ride home - you're gonna need it.”

How many people can come along in West Palm Beach?

Six is the usual limit on a private boat here — it is set by the captain's licence and the boat, not by how many will fit.

Are there family-friendly fishing charters in West Palm Beach?

32 charters in West Palm 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 West Palm 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 West Palm 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.

What airports are closest to West Palm Beach?

The closest airports with airline service are President Donald J Trump International (DJT), 5 miles away and Fort Lauderdale Executive (FXE), 38 miles away. Local public airports nearby: North Palm Beach County General Aviation (F45), 9 miles away, Palm Beach County Park (LNA), 11 miles away and Boca Raton (BCT), 25 miles away. Distances are straight-line miles from the centre of town.

How many fishing charters and guides are in West Palm Beach?

This page lists 113 fishing charters and guides in West Palm Beach, Florida, each with a phone number and website checked on the captain's own site.

Fish you can catch out of West Palm Beach

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

Sailfish61Mahi-Mahi60Wahoo48King Mackerel46Snook44Snapper41Grouper41Cobia38Tarpon37Redfish32Tuna28Barracuda22Speckled Trout22Shark22Swordfish21Pompano21Amberjack19Spanish Mackerel19Blackfin Tuna18Jack Crevalle18Sheepshead15Mutton Snapper14Black Drum13Bonito12Blue Marlin11Flounder10Bluefish10Mangrove Snapper10Bonefish9Yellowfin Tuna9Goliath Grouper8Ladyfish8Gray Triggerfish7Yellowtail Snapper7Peacock Bass7Marlin6Lane Snapper5Skipjack Tuna5Red Snapper5Bull Shark5Hogfish5Largemouth Bass5Tripletail5Blacktip Shark5Blue Runner4Red Grouper4Striped Bass4Bluefin Tuna4Permit4Porgy3Tilefish3Catfish3Black Grouper3Hammerhead Shark3White Marlin3Rainbow Runner2Gag Grouper2Spinner Shark2Black Bullhead Catfish2Mako Shark2Snakehead2Grunt1Great Barracuda1Schoolmaster Snapper1Warmouth1Atlantic Sharpnose Shark1Dog Snapper1Yellow Jack1Snowy Grouper1Blackfin Snapper1Tiger Shark1Sandbar Shark1Reef Shark1Nassau Grouper1Lemon Shark1Black Sea Bass1Speckled Hind1Wenchman Snapper1Bluegill1Crappie1Perch1Scamp1Warsaw Grouper1Bar Jack1

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