Offshore
Palm Beach Offshore
Offshore · Florida · Palm Beach / Lake Worth Atlantic reef and bluewater
Location Snapshot
Palm Beach Offshore is a southeast Florida fishery where Atlantic reef structure meets nearby bluewater east of the Lake Worth and Palm Beach coast. Sailfish, king mackerel, and mahi-mahi are the principal supported targets, with yellowfin tuna and wahoo adding additional pelagic opportunity.
Information Only
StrikeTracks does not currently provide an Offshore fishing-condition rating. Marine Conditions are observations and forecasts for trip planning. They are not an Excellent, Good, Fair, or Poor fishing score.
Marine Conditions
Planning context — not a fishing rating.
Regional Marine Forecast
Tonight
NE winds 20 to 25 kt. Seas 8 to 11 ft, occasionally to 14 ft. Wave Detail: NE 10 ft at 12 seconds and N 5 ft at 9 seconds. Intracoastal waters rough in exposed areas. A slight chance of showers early this evening, then a chance of showers late this evening and early morning.
Marine Alerts
- Small Craft Advisory · Minor — Small Craft Advisory issued October 19 at 1:41AM EDT until October 21 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Miami FL
Nearby fishing destinations
Florida · Florida Atlantic / Southeast · Shore
Approximately 7.7 miles away
Florida · Florida Atlantic / Space and Treasure Coasts · Inlet
Approximately 54.8 miles away
Florida · Florida Atlantic / Southeast · Inlet
Approximately 66.6 miles away
Fishery Profile
Fishery Overview
Palm Beach Offshore offshore fishery
Palm Beach Offshore is Atlantic reef and bluewater east of Palm Beach, for sailfish, king mackerel, and mahi-mahi. It is not the Lake Worth Pier, and it is not one Gulf Stream area for all of South Florida. Nearshore sanctuary preservation areas and no-spearfishing boxes stay excluded. The grounds are not a no-take area.
- Habitat and structure
- Atlantic reef edge · Bluewater
Static seasonal guidance · Last reviewed Sep 2, 2026
Not a live bite forecast.
Fishery Targets
Sailfish is a typical winter-spring pulse. Kings and mahi follow a typical season.
Species images are AI-generated illustrations for visual reference and may simplify natural variation. Fishery records are based on the cited agency and editorial sources. About fish illustrations
Istiophorus platypterus
Typical seasonal opportunity: WINTER — SPRING
Scomberomorus cavalla
Typical seasonal opportunity: SPRING — FALL
Coryphaena hippurus
Also called Dorado
Typical seasonal opportunity: LATE SPRING — SUMMER
Thunnus albacares
Also called Ahi
No seasonal pulse known
Acanthocybium solandri
Also called Ono
No seasonal pulse known
Typical Seasonal Targets
- Sailfish — WINTER — SPRING
- King mackerel — SPRING — FALL
- Mahi-mahi — LATE SPRING — SUMMER
Seasonal presence is general guidance and does not indicate current fish activity.
Access, Safety and Regulations
Access
Offshore boat from Lake Worth, Palm Beach, and nearby inlets.
Primary hazards
Stream edges and inlet bars. The pier is a shore fishery.
Fishery considerations
- Lake Worth Pier or inlet tides are not representative of this location.
- Regional NWS marine.
Regulations
Size limits, seasons, and possession rules change. Verify the current official regulations before fishing.
Fishery Sources
Editorial and agency sources supporting this fishery profile. Live and predicted conditions use the separate Data Sources section.
Location and Access
This marker is the mapped fishing area. It is not a boat ramp, a parking area, or a place to drive to.
