When blackfin tuna are around Jupiter
Blackfin tuna fishing out of Jupiter Inlet centers on 200-300 ft of water from fall through spring, which Do Stay Sportfishing calls prime time for the fish here.
The species is covered in our blackfin tuna fishing guide. For the regional picture, see how the season runs along the Atlantic Southeast (see also the wider Atlantic Southeast guide).
Where boats run: the 200-300 ft band
Boats out of Jupiter run to 200-300 ft of water for blackfin. The other landmarks on the way out are just that, waypoints on the trip to that depth.
Push Button Hill is the named ground where the blackfin bite is in 200-300 ft. The 120-foot ledge along the Juno Beach and Jupiter Inlet stretch sits inshore of that band, so you cross it on the way out.
The Chart Contours layer in Breakpoint shows where the 200-300 ft band lies relative to the inlet. Chart layers are not for navigation.
| Depth (ft) | What it marks off Jupiter |
|---|---|
| 35-59 | Nearshore reefs, used as orientation landmarks |
| 120 | The 120-foot ledge off Juno Beach and Jupiter Inlet |
| 200-300 | Blackfin bite depth, Push Button Hill |
Grounds and structure from Jupiter Inlet outward
The spots below are listed from the inlet outward. The nearshore reefs at 35-59 ft serve as orientation landmarks, and the blackfin depth is 200-300 ft.
| Spot | Depth (ft) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Jupiter Inlet Step Reef | 35-45 | – |
| Andrew "Red" Harris No Shoes Reef | 40-59 | About 1.5 miles offshore of Jupiter Inlet (Coastal Angler) |
| 120-foot ledge | 120 | Off the Juno Beach and Jupiter Inlet stretch |
| Juno Ledge | – | – |
| Push Button Hill | 200-300 | Blackfin bite depth |
Jupiter Inlet Step Reef
Jupiter Inlet Step Reef sits at 35-45 ft. It is the first landmark inside the run and is too shallow for blackfin.
No Shoes Reef
Andrew "Red" Harris No Shoes Reef sits at 40-59 ft. The original 2015 cell is at about 40 ft, the 2016 cell at 55 ft, and the 2017 boulder reef at 59 ft at the base and 43 ft at the top. Coastal Angler places it about 1.5 miles offshore of Jupiter Inlet. Use it as an orientation point on the way out.
The 120-foot ledge
The 120-foot ledge lies along the Juno Beach and Jupiter Inlet stretch at 120 ft, inshore of the 200-300 ft tuna band.
Juno Ledge
Juno Ledge is named structure near Jupiter, and it can be fished as part of the same run along the beach.
Push Button Hill
The blackfin bite at Push Button Hill is in 200-300 ft. It is the outer edge of this chart and the main reason for the run.
How blackfin are fished here
Do Stay Sportfishing suggests two approaches, matched to time of day and to what the fish are doing. Neither guarantees fish. Details are in Do Stay’s offshore trip notes.
Dawn and dusk
Use small lures or live bait at dawn and dusk, and plan the run so you are on the 200-300 ft band during those windows.
Surface busts
Poppers work when blackfin bust on the surface. If fish are feeding on top, switch to a popper and cast to the bust.
For other tuna species and methods, see our tuna library.
Who fishes for blackfin out of Jupiter
Two local charters list blackfin tuna. If you want to see the water with a captain before running your own boat, both are options.
Do Stay Sportfishing Charters
- Do Stay Sportfishing Charters, Captain Lou Mauro
- Bertram, twin Yanmar 315 hp
- Lists blackfin tuna
Seek The Deep Charters
- Seek The Deep Charters, Captain Luke Faulkner
- Contender 31, twin Yamaha 300s
- Lists blackfin tuna
FAQ about blackfin tuna out of Jupiter
What depth do you fish for blackfin off Jupiter?
200-300 ft. Push Button Hill is the named ground where the blackfin bite is in that band, and the 120-foot ledge sits inshore of it.
When is blackfin tuna fishing out of Jupiter best?
Fall through spring. Do Stay Sportfishing calls it prime time.
What is Push Button Hill?
It is a named ground off Jupiter where the blackfin bite is in 200-300 ft.
What baits and lures work for blackfin off Jupiter?
Do Stay Sportfishing suggests small lures or live bait at dawn and dusk, and poppers on surface busts.
Which charters target blackfin out of Jupiter?
Do Stay Sportfishing Charters (Captain Lou Mauro) and Seek The Deep Charters (Captain Luke Faulkner) both list blackfin tuna.
