Mahi-mahi fishing out of Palm Beach comes down to finding weed lines and floating debris offshore. This guide covers the port itself: when the fish are around, where boats run, how the fishing is done and who runs trips. For inlet and marina context, see the Palm Beach port page. For general mahi behavior, see our mahi-mahi species guide.
When mahi are off Palm Beach
Mahi are around off Palm Beach from April into late summer. Mallard’s listing runs April to September, and Island Time’s runs April through August. Both open in April, so plan most offshore runs inside the overlap, April through August.
Where boats run out of Palm Beach Inlet
Boats leaving Palm Beach Inlet head offshore looking for weed lines and floating debris, using the named ledges, edges and wrecks as reference structure along the way.
Weed lines and debris
Mahi off this port are found on weed lines and floating debris offshore. Everything else on this page is structure you cross while looking for them. A weed line is floating cover, not a fixed spot, so the one you found last trip won’t be a waypoint for the next.
Wrecks off Singer Island
Two wrecks sit 1 mile offshore of Singer Island:
- M/V Ana Cecilia: 80-85 ft.
- Danny McCauley Memorial Reef: a tug in 80 ft, part of the Wreck Trek.
Both work as structure and as reference marks on the way out.
Ledges and edges
From the shallowest water out, the named ground near Palm Beach runs like this:
- Bridge Reef and the Playground: 100-200 ft.
- 120 ft ledge: 120 ft, offshore of the inlet. This is Mallard’s name for the kingfish edge.
- Sailfish ledge (unnamed): 120-200 ft, about 20 minutes from Palm Beach Inlet.
- 100 to 300 ft edges: the offshore edge, known as wahoo water.
- The Hill: 200-300 ft, farther out than the sailfish ledge. It is a blackfin tuna spot.
These mark depth structure and are not guaranteed mahi water. The species tied to them are the ones named above.
Chart Contours shows where the 120 ft and 200 ft lines sit relative to the inlet. Chart layers are not for navigation.
Sailfish Alley
Sailfish Alley is the Gulf Stream corridor from Fort Pierce to North Miami Beach. For the wider coast, see our Atlantic Southeast mahi guide (see also the Atlantic Southeast offshore fishing guide).
Grounds at a glance
| Ground | Depth (ft) | Position/Note |
|---|---|---|
| Danny McCauley Memorial Reef (tug) | 80 | 1 mile offshore of Singer Island; part of the Wreck Trek |
| M/V Ana Cecilia | 80-85 | 1 mile offshore of Singer Island |
| Bridge Reef and the Playground | 100-200 | |
| 120 ft ledge | 120 | Offshore of the inlet; Mallard’s name for the kingfish edge |
| Sailfish ledge (unnamed) | 120-200 | About 20 minutes from Palm Beach Inlet |
| 100 to 300 ft edges | 100-300 | Offshore edge; wahoo |
| The Hill | 200-300 | Farther out than the sailfish ledge; blackfin tuna spot |
| Sailfish Alley | Gulf Stream corridor from Fort Pierce to North Miami Beach |
How mahi are fished out of Palm Beach
Boats here troll or run-and-gun in search of weed lines and floating objects, and some fish live bait and kite. Most days start with covering water.
Trolling
Trolling covers water while you search for weed and debris, so lines stay in the water the whole time you look.
Run-and-gun
Run-and-gun means running until you find weed or debris, then stopping to fish what you found.
Live bait and kite
Some boats fish live bait and kite. It is a smaller part of the local picture than trolling and run-and-gun.
Who fishes mahi out of Palm Beach
Six local charters list mahi-mahi out of Palm Beach, and four of them are based at or depart from Sailfish Marina. The fleet mixes sportfishers, such as the 52 ft Viking and the 54 ft custom-built Mallard, with center consoles, such as the 34 ft Legend and the custom 35 ft boats.
| Operator | Boat | Captain | Base |
|---|---|---|---|
| Island Time Sport Fishing | 52 ft Viking | Capt. Tyler Morris | Sailfish Marina |
| Mallard Sport Fishing | Mallard, 54 ft custom-built sportfishing vessel | Sailfish Marina | |
| Absolute Action Sportfishing Charters | Angler Management, 34 ft Legend center console | Capt. Blake Naumann | |
| Reel Intense Fishing Charters | Custom 35 ft center consoles | Captain Weston | |
| Reel Candy Sportfishing | Reel Candy | Capt. John Bobnar | Sailfish Marina |
| Sol Search Charters | Sailfish Marina |
FAQ: mahi-mahi fishing out of Palm Beach
What months are mahi around off Palm Beach?
Mallard lists April to September, and Island Time lists April through August. Both windows open in April, so April through August is the common ground.
How far is the sailfish ledge from Palm Beach Inlet?
The sailfish ledge is about 20 minutes from the inlet, in 120-200 ft. The Hill, at 200-300 ft, is farther out.
Do the wrecks off Singer Island hold mahi?
The M/V Ana Cecilia and the Danny McCauley tug are 80-85 ft structure, 1 mile out, and the tug is part of the Wreck Trek. Mahi off this port are found on weed lines and floating debris, so use the wrecks as reference marks on the way out.
Do charters out of Sailfish Marina fish for mahi?
Yes. Island Time, Mallard, Reel Candy and Sol Search list mahi-mahi and are based at Sailfish Marina. The charter table above has the boats and captains.
What else is caught on structure off Palm Beach?
Blackfin tuna are a target at The Hill. Kingfish are tied to the 120 ft ledge, and wahoo to the 100 to 300 ft edges. For the wider picture, see our offshore gamefish guides.
