Red grouper fishing out of Boynton Beach centers on a short list of named reefs, ledges and wrecks off Boynton Inlet, fished with live bait on the reef. This page covers the season note, where boats run, the spots with depths and one coordinate, how the fishery works locally, and who fishes it. It helps you decide where to look and does not promise fish. For depth, bottom and season preferences, the red grouper species guide covers the species; this page stays with the port. The wider picture is in the red grouper fishing in the Atlantic Southeast and the Atlantic Southeast fishing guide.
When red grouper are around Boynton Beach
boyntonbeach.com says grouper are plentiful every month. That is the source’s wording for the whole group, so plan around structure rather than the calendar.
- Season at this port: the more useful question is which structure you fish, not which month it is.
- Next step: the spots below are ordered shallow to deep.
Where boats run from Boynton Inlet
Outfront’s 6-hour trip runs the South Florida reef. The Boynton Beach port page covers the inlet itself. Before you head out, check the NWS coastal waters forecast for wind, wave height and period.
Grounds and structure off Boynton Beach
These are the named spots, ordered shallow to deep.
| Spot | Depth (ft) | Location note |
|---|---|---|
| Goggle Eye Reef | 15 | |
| Tumbled Rocks | 69 | About 1 mile off Gulfstream, close to Boynton Inlet |
| Boynton Ledge | ||
| Bud Bar (MS Havel) | 95 | 26°28.70’N, 80°02.31’W |
| M/V Castor | 110 | Off the southern coast of Boynton Beach |
Published coordinates and chart layers are not for navigation.
Goggle Eye Reef
A named reef in 15 ft, the shallowest spot on the list.
Tumbled Rocks
Rock structure in 69 ft, about 1 mile off Gulfstream and close to Boynton Inlet. Gulfstream here is the town.
Boynton Ledge
A named ledge off the port.
Bud Bar (MS Havel)
A wreck in 95 ft. The coordinate is 26°28.70’N, 80°02.31’W, which you can enter directly into your plotter.
M/V Castor
A wreck in 110 ft off the southern coast of Boynton Beach. It is the deepest spot on the list.
How red grouper are fished here
Live bait on the reef is how this port fishes it, according to Outfront’s 6-hour sportfishing and live-bait trip. For general reef technique, see the reef fish guides.
Who fishes for red grouper out of Boynton Inlet
Outfront Charters in Boynton lists red grouper. Capt. Dan has 27+ years fishing Lantana, Palm Beach and Boynton, and the boat is a 35 ft Contender. The trip is a 6-hour live-bait run on the South Florida reef. A day with a local captain is one way to see how the reef is fished before you run it yourself.
FAQ: red grouper fishing out of Boynton Beach
Are grouper around Boynton Beach year-round?
boyntonbeach.com says grouper are plentiful every month.
Where do boats run for red grouper from Boynton Inlet?
Boats run the South Florida reef, per Outfront’s 6-hour trip. The named grounds are Goggle Eye Reef, Tumbled Rocks, Boynton Ledge, Bud Bar (MS Havel) and M/V Castor.
How deep is the Castor wreck?
The M/V Castor sits in 110 ft, off the southern coast of Boynton Beach.
What are the Bud Bar coordinates?
The MS Havel in 95 ft is at 26°28.70’N, 80°02.31’W. Coordinates are not for navigation.
Does a local charter target red grouper?
Yes. Outfront Charters, with Capt. Dan, 27+ years, runs a 35 ft Contender on a 6-hour live-bait reef trip.
