When greater amberjack are off Pompano Beach
Greater amberjack fishing out of Pompano Beach runs spring to early summer, with boats working deep wrecks and reef structure. The Pompano Beach guide covers the port more broadly, and the greater amberjack species guide has the general species detail. This page covers what is specific to running out of this port. For the wider coast, see the greater amberjack fishing in the Atlantic Southeast and the Atlantic Southeast offshore fishing guide.
Spring to early summer
RingMaster lists the season here as spring to early summer, so that is the window to plan around.
How far boats run
Boats run to deep wrecks and reef structure. RingMaster calls greater amberjack a good option on 6 to 8 hour trips, and Captain Sunshine lists them for full-day nearshore trips. Trip length sets your range; the structure inventory below shows what is out there to run to.
Grounds and structure off Pompano Beach
This is the local structure inventory: the shelf edge, Shipwreck Park, named ledges, reefs and wrecks. It lists what is charted and named off the port, not proven amberjack spots. For how these fish relate to reef and wreck structure, see the reef and wreck species guides. Chart and map layers are not for navigation.
Sailfish Alley and the Edge
Sailfish Alley, also called the Edge, is the shelf drop-off off the port.
Shipwreck Park: Lady Luck and Okinawa
Lady Luck sits in 126 ft, about 1 mile SE of Hillsboro Inlet, in map grid K-7. Okinawa is in 70 ft, also in grid K-7, so Shipwreck Park offers a depth range from 70 ft to 126 ft. Grid references such as K-7 and K-8 place sites on the Pompano Beach visitor dive map.
Pompano Drop Off
Pompano Drop Off sits in grid K-8 on the Pompano Beach visitor dive map.
| Site | Depth | Location/Grid |
|---|---|---|
| Lady Luck (Shipwreck Park) | 126 ft | About 1 mile SE of Hillsboro Inlet, grid K-7 |
| Okinawa (Shipwreck Park) | 70 ft | Grid K-7 |
| Pompano Drop Off | Grid K-8, Pompano Beach visitor dive map |
Named ledges and reefs
These ledge and reef sites are named off Pompano Beach:
- Pompano Trench
- Lost Ledge
- Suzzane’s Ledge
- Pompano 3rd Reef Ridge
- Steve’s Twin Ledges
- Shark Reef
- Touchdown Reef
- Grouper Bend
- Nursery
Named wrecks
These wrecks are named off the port:
- Sucre
- Miller Lite
- Mariner II Tug
- Union Express
- Mary St. Philip
- Rodeo 25
- Quallman Tugs
- RSB-1
- RBJ
- Chris Corey
- Renegade
- Lowrance
- Captain Dan
- Guy Harvey
- SS Copenhagen
- Caicos Express
Listed dive sites
Hillsboro Ledge, Lighthouse Ledge and Horseshoe Reef are listed as Pompano Beach dive sites.
How amberjack are fished here
RingMaster fishes vertical jigs and livies over deep wrecks. The vertical jig approach fits the 6 to 8 hour trip profile.
Vertical jigs
Vertical jigs are the first local method, fished over deep wrecks per RingMaster.
Live baits
Livies are the second local method, also fished over deep wrecks per RingMaster.
The amberjack and almaco label
RingMaster’s page labels the species "Amberjack & Almaco," while its photo caption reads "Greater amberjack." Local listings group the two together, so the same label may appear elsewhere.
Who fishes for amberjack out of Pompano Beach
Three local charters list greater amberjack. Searching for an amberjack charter in Pompano Beach brings up these boats and captains.
RingMaster Charters
RingMaster Charters out of Hillsboro runs the 53′ Hatteras RingMaster, which has three fighting chairs. RingMaster lists amberjack as a good option on 6 to 8 hour trips.
Killin’ Time Charter
Killin’ Time Charter runs the 53′ Hatteras Killin Time.
Captain Sunshine Fishing Charters
Captain Sunshine Fishing Charters is run by Captains Jade and Zoli. The charter lists amberjack on full-day nearshore trips.
FAQ: Greater amberjack out of Pompano Beach
When is greater amberjack season in Pompano Beach?
RingMaster lists the season here as spring to early summer. Plan trips for that window.
How deep is the Lady Luck wreck, and where is it?
Lady Luck sits in 126 ft, about 1 mile SE of Hillsboro Inlet, in Shipwreck Park, map grid K-7. Okinawa is nearby in 70 ft, also in K-7.
What methods are used for amberjack here?
RingMaster fishes vertical jigs and livies over deep wrecks. Those are the two local methods listed.
Which charters list greater amberjack out of Pompano Beach?
RingMaster Charters and Killin’ Time Charter both run 53′ Hatterases. Captain Sunshine Fishing Charters, with Captains Jade and Zoli, lists amberjack on full-day nearshore trips.
Why does RingMaster’s page say "Amberjack & Almaco"?
The page groups the two under one label, while its photo is captioned "Greater amberjack." Local listings lump them together, so the same label can show up on other charter pages.
