Sailfish fishing out of Boynton Beach starts with a short run: the Gulf Stream sits a few miles off Boynton Inlet. This page covers when the fish are here, how far you run, the named structure near the inlet, the methods local boats use and who fishes them. For the biology, tackle and general kite technique, use our sailfish guide.
When sailfish are off Boynton Beach
Two sources give different windows. The core sailfish season off Boynton Beach runs December through March, and a second listing extends it. Together they widen the planning window, though neither promises fish on a given day. For the regional season beyond this port, see the wider Southeast Florida sailfish picture (see also the Atlantic Southeast offshore fishing guide).
The core window
Cool Runnings season window puts winter sailfish at December through March.
The longer listing
The boyntonbeach.com fishing calendar lists offshore sailfish from January through May and again in September.
| Source | Window |
|---|---|
| Cool Runnings | December through March |
| boyntonbeach.com | January through May, and September |
The run from Boynton Inlet
The Gulf Stream swings within about 3 miles of Boynton Inlet. Ramp, inlet and conditions details are in our Boynton Beach port guide.
How close the Gulf Stream sits
Boatsetter puts the Gulf Stream within 3 miles of the inlet, and that distance drives the rest of the planning on this page.
The color change off Ocean Ridge and Manalapan
Cool Runnings, which sails from Fort Lauderdale, describes boats working the Gulf Stream color change in front of Boynton Inlet, Ocean Ridge and Manalapan. Ocean Ridge and Manalapan are the stretches of coast on either side of the inlet.
- In front of Boynton Inlet: the color change is fished straight off the cut.
- Ocean Ridge: the coast just north of the inlet.
- Manalapan: the coast farther north along the same edge.
Grounds and structure near the inlet
Five named grounds sit near Boynton Inlet, in depths from 15 ft to 110 ft. They are structure near the inlet and the Stream edge, and should not be read as a list of sailfish spots.
| Name | Depth | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Goggle Eye Reef | 15 ft | |
| Tumbled Rocks | 69 ft | About 1 mile off the Gulf Stream, close to Boynton Inlet |
| Bud Bar (MS Havel) | 95 ft | 26°28.70’N, 80°02.31’W |
| M/V Castor | 110 ft | Off the southern coast of Boynton Beach |
| Boynton Ledge |
You can check these grounds and the Bud Bar position against Chart Contours in the app. Chart layers are not for navigation.
How sailfish are fished here
Local boats fish sailfish with kites and live bait, or by trolling. Each method below is credited to the operator that lists it.
Kites and live bait
Cool Runnings and Just Right Florida Charters list kite fishing with live baits. Boynton Inlet Fishing Charters also lists live-bait sailfish.
Trolling
Boynton Inlet Fishing Charters lists trolling for sailfish alongside its live-bait trips.
Who fishes sailfish out of Boynton
Six Boynton Beach charters list sailfish. Their boats and captains show how a local kite or troll program is run, which is useful to know before you try it on your own boat.
Boynton Inlet Fishing Charters
A new family and Navy veteran owned charter that departs Harvey E. Oyer Jr. Park.
Just Right Florida Charters
Runs a 36 ft Contender, with Capt. Brad named in site reviews. Trips launch from Harvey E. Oyer Jr. Park.
Highlife Fishing Charters
Captain Chris runs a 28 ft Parker center console, per a reel-guides listing.
Frigate About It Charters
Capt. James Berger runs the 36 ft Hatteras sport fishing yacht Patti B.
Outfront Charters
Capt. Dan has 27+ years fishing Lantana, Palm Beach and Boynton, and runs a 35 ft Contender.
Miller Time Fishing Charters
Captain Carl Miller has fished Boynton since 1983.
For more on marlin, spearfish and the rest of the family, see our billfish reading beyond sailfish.
FAQ: sailfish fishing out of Boynton Beach
When is the sailfish season off Boynton Beach?
Cool Runnings puts sailfish fishing out of Boynton Beach at December through March. boyntonbeach.com also lists offshore sailfish from January through May and in September. Together they widen the planning window, though neither listing promises fish on a given day.
How far is the run to the Gulf Stream?
Boatsetter puts the Gulf Stream within about 3 miles of Boynton Inlet. Boats work the color change in front of the inlet, Ocean Ridge and Manalapan, as Cool Runnings describes. Check the official marine forecast for conditions on the day you run.
Where do boats fish near the inlet?
Boats work the Gulf Stream color change, and several named grounds sit nearby: Goggle Eye Reef at 15 ft, Tumbled Rocks at 69 ft, Bud Bar (MS Havel) at 95 ft and M/V Castor at 110 ft. Boynton Ledge is also named, but we list no depth for it.
What methods do local boats use?
Cool Runnings and Just Right Florida Charters list kite fishing with live baits. Boynton Inlet Fishing Charters lists trolling and live-bait sailfish. Each method is credited to the operator that lists it.
Which charters list sailfish out of Boynton?
Six operators list sailfish: Boynton Inlet Fishing Charters, Just Right Florida Charters, Highlife Fishing Charters, Frigate About It Charters, Outfront Charters and Miller Time Fishing Charters. Boynton Inlet Fishing Charters and Just Right launch from Harvey E. Oyer Jr. Park. We rank none of them.
What rules apply to sailfish here?
Both Florida rules and federal Atlantic billfish rules apply. FWC publishes the state rules. Check both sets before you fish, since rules change and this page prints no limits.
