Greater amberjack fishing out of Jupiter is structure fishing, worked on the drift over reefs, ledges and wrecks off Jupiter Inlet. The grounds step from a 35 ft nearshore reef out to 200 to 300 ft. This guide covers where that structure sits, how deep it is, how it is fished and who runs trips. For the inlet, ramps and conditions, use the Jupiter port guide. The wider picture is in the greater amberjack fishing in the Atlantic Southeast and the Atlantic Southeast fishing guide.
When amberjack are around Jupiter
Timing, behavior and biology are covered in our greater amberjack guide. This page sticks to the water off Jupiter Inlet.
- Timing and behavior: see the species guide
- Structure, depths and method: this page
Where boats run from Jupiter Inlet
Drift trips run over reefs, ledges and wrecks off Jupiter Inlet, and all three structure types are worked on the drift.
The grounds below are listed in the order a boat meets them leaving the inlet, from shallow nearshore reef to deep water. The only distance given on this page is for the close-in artificial reef, Andrew "Red" Harris No Shoes Reef, about 1.5 miles offshore.
- Reefs: shallow, close to the inlet
- Ledges: the middle of the ladder
- Wrecks: fished on the same drift approach
Grounds and structure off Jupiter
The grounds are listed from shallow to deep.
| Ground | Depth | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Jupiter Inlet Step Reef | 35 to 45 ft | Off Jupiter Inlet |
| Andrew "Red" Harris No Shoes Reef | 40 to 59 ft | About 1.5 miles off Jupiter Inlet |
| 120-foot ledge | 120 ft | Off the Juno Beach and Jupiter Inlet stretch |
| Juno Ledge | Not listed | Off this coast |
| Push Button Hill | 200 to 300 ft | Blackfin bite depth |
The named reefs and the 120-foot ledge read clearly on the Chart Contours layer. Chart layers are not for navigation.
Jupiter Inlet Step Reef
It sits at 35 to 45 ft, the shallowest named ground on the ladder.
Andrew "Red" Harris No Shoes Reef
This artificial reef sits about 1.5 miles offshore of Jupiter Inlet and was built in three stages:
- 2015 cell: about 40 ft
- 2016 cell: 55 ft
- 2017 boulder reef: 59 ft at the base and 43 ft at the top
That gives the boulder reef 16 ft of relief. The whole reef spans 40 to 59 ft.
The 120-foot ledge
It sits at 120 ft, off the Juno Beach and Jupiter Inlet stretch, and marks the step from nearshore reef to deeper ledge.
Juno Ledge
Juno Ledge is a named ledge off this coast and worth adding to your list of places to look.
Push Button Hill
Push Button Hill sits at 200 to 300 ft, the blackfin bite depth, and is the deep end of the ladder.
How amberjack are fished off Jupiter
The local method is drift fishing from a 44 ft walkaround boat over reefs, ledges and wrecks. The same drift approach covers every ground on the ladder, from the 35 ft Step Reef to the 120-foot ledge.
For the wider drift and reef picture across the region, see the reef fish guides.
Who fishes for amberjack out of Jupiter
Country Club Drift Fishing lists greater amberjack, with Captain Jim Barton and Captain Jimmy. A trip on their drift boat is one way to see the local method worked over these grounds.
FAQ: greater amberjack fishing out of Jupiter
How far off Jupiter Inlet is No Shoes Reef?
About 1.5 miles offshore. It spans 40 to 59 ft and is built from three cells deployed in 2015, 2016 and 2017.
How deep is Jupiter Inlet Step Reef?
35 to 45 ft, the shallowest named ground off the inlet.
Where is the 120-foot ledge?
Off the Juno Beach and Jupiter Inlet stretch, at 120 ft. It sits between the nearshore reefs and Push Button Hill on the depth ladder.
How are amberjack fished off Jupiter?
Drift fishing from a 44 ft walkaround, over reefs, ledges and wrecks off the inlet.
Which Jupiter charter lists greater amberjack?
Country Club Drift Fishing, with Captain Jim Barton and Captain Jimmy.
Where are the amberjack rules for Jupiter?
FWC sets them. Check the Florida regulations page before fishing. We do not restate limits here.
