This covers cobia fishing out of Palm Beach: the wrecks, reefs and ledges boats work from Palm Beach Inlet, with depths and positions. Launch and conditions detail is in the Palm Beach port guide. Cobia behavior and baits are in the cobia fishing guide, and when fish move along this coast is in the Atlantic Southeast cobia guide (see also the Atlantic Southeast fishing guide).
Where boats run out of Palm Beach Inlet
Every distance on this page is measured from Palm Beach Inlet. The run starts at wrecks one mile off Singer Island and continues to ledges about 20 minutes out and beyond.
Sailfish Alley
Sailfish Alley is the Gulf Stream corridor from Fort Pierce to North Miami Beach. Palm Beach Inlet opens into it.
Inshore wrecks off Singer Island
The closest structure is one mile offshore of Singer Island in 80 to 85 ft: the M/V Ana Cecilia and the Danny McCauley Memorial Reef.
The ledges about 20 minutes out
The sailfish ledge, in 120 to 200 ft, is about 20 minutes from the inlet. The Hill sits further out. The 120 ft ledge and the 100 to 300 ft edges lie offshore of the inlet.
Grounds and structure off Palm Beach
The ledges here are named for the fish they’re known for: sailfish, kingfish, blackfin tuna and wahoo. The table lists the places local boats work, from 80 ft out to 300 ft.
| Spot | Depth (ft) | Position |
|---|---|---|
| M/V Ana Cecilia | 80 to 85 | One mile off Singer Island |
| Danny McCauley Memorial Reef (tug) | 80 | One mile off Singer Island, Wreck Trek |
| Bridge Reef and the Playground | 100 to 200 | |
| 120 ft ledge | 120 | Offshore of the inlet |
| Sailfish ledge | 120 to 200 | About 20 minutes from the inlet |
| 100 to 300 ft edges | 100 to 300 | Offshore edge |
| The Hill | 200 to 300 | Beyond the sailfish ledge |
Chart Contours and other chart layers are not for navigation.
M/V Ana Cecilia
The M/V Ana Cecilia sits in 80 to 85 ft, one mile offshore of Singer Island.
Danny McCauley Memorial Reef
The Danny McCauley Memorial Reef is a tug in 80 ft, one mile offshore of Singer Island. It is part of the Wreck Trek.
Bridge Reef and the Playground
Bridge Reef and the Playground cover 100 to 200 ft.
The 120 ft ledge
The 120 ft ledge is what Mallard calls the kingfish edge. It sits in 120 ft, offshore of the inlet.
The sailfish ledge
The sailfish ledge runs 120 to 200 ft, about 20 minutes from Palm Beach Inlet.
The 100 to 300 ft edges
The offshore edge from 100 to 300 ft is wahoo water.
The Hill
The Hill sits in 200 to 300 ft, further out than the sailfish ledge. It is a blackfin tuna spot.
How cobia are fished out of Palm Beach
Cobia share this water with the edge species. Local charters that work these edges for sailfish, kingfish, blackfin tuna and wahoo also list cobia as a target, including an afternoon trip from Sailfish Marina. The other species on the same edge are covered in the coastal and offshore gamefish guides.
Who fishes for cobia out of Palm Beach
Two charters at Sailfish Marina list cobia.
Reel Candy Sportfishing
Reel Candy Sportfishing runs from Sailfish Marina with Capt. John Bobnar. It lists cobia as a target.
Sol Search Charters
Sol Search Charters is based at Sailfish Marina. It lists cobia on its afternoon charter.
FAQ: cobia fishing out of Palm Beach
How far out are the cobia grounds off Palm Beach?
They run from wrecks one mile offshore of Singer Island to the sailfish ledge, about 20 minutes from Palm Beach Inlet. The Hill sits further out than the sailfish ledge.
What depths do boats fish for cobia off Palm Beach?
Depths run from 80 ft on the Singer Island wrecks out to 200 to 300 ft at The Hill and on the outer edges. Bridge Reef and the Playground cover 100 to 200 ft.
Which wrecks are closest to Palm Beach Inlet?
The M/V Ana Cecilia sits in 80 to 85 ft. The Danny McCauley Memorial Reef tug sits in 80 ft and is part of the Wreck Trek. Both are one mile offshore of Singer Island.
Which Palm Beach charters list cobia?
Reel Candy Sportfishing, with Capt. John Bobnar, and Sol Search Charters, on its afternoon charter. Both are at Sailfish Marina.
When are cobia around Palm Beach?
Timing along this coast is covered in the Atlantic Southeast cobia guide, and seasonal biology in the cobia fishing guide.
