Where boats run out of Boynton Beach
Swordfish fishing out of Boynton Beach starts at Boynton Inlet, and boats run offshore from there. The Boynton Beach port page has the inlet and approach detail. This guide covers the named structure on the run, how the trip is sold locally, who fishes it, and the rules to check.
The water you are running toward is the Gulf Stream current off Palm Beach County. Check the official NWS marine forecast before leaving the dock, and read the wind, wave height and period as numbers.
Points to have in mind before the run:
- Launch point: Boynton Inlet.
- Run direction: offshore, toward the Gulf Stream.
- Reference points: a short list of named reefs and wrecks sits on the way (see the grounds section below).
- Forecast: the NWS marine forecast, read as numbers.
When swordfish are around Boynton Beach
Season timing for this coast is regional, and depth behavior depends on the species. For when fish are around this stretch of Florida, read swordfish in the Atlantic Southeast (see also the wider Atlantic Southeast guide). For biology and the depths swordfish hold at, read our swordfish species guide.
| Question | Where it is answered |
|---|---|
| When are fish around this coast? | Atlantic Southeast swordfish guide |
| What depths do swordfish hold at? | Swordfish species guide |
| What do the local grounds look like? | Next section |
Grounds and structure off Boynton Beach
The named grounds off Boynton run from 15 ft to 110 ft. They are nearshore reef and wreck landmarks on the run offshore and are not swordfish water, so use them as reference points on the way out.
| Spot | Depth (ft) | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Goggle Eye Reef | 15 | |
| Tumbled Rocks | 69 | About 1 mile off Gulfstream, close to Boynton Inlet |
| Bud Bar (MS Havel) | 95 | 26°28.70’N, 80°02.31’W |
| M/V Castor | 110 | Off the southern coast of Boynton Beach |
| Boynton Ledge |
Gulfstream here is the town, not the Gulf Stream current.
Bud Bar is the only spot on the list with a published coordinate pair, which makes it a fixed waypoint on the run. Chart layers are not for navigation.
How swordfish are fished out of Boynton Beach, and who fishes them
Locally, swordfish is sold as a full-day trip. If you run your own boat, plan for a full day of running and fuel. For the technique itself, read how swordfish are fished. If you are weighing other billfish, compare billfish options.
Two local charters list swordfish:
- Highlife Fishing Charters: Captain Chris, 28 ft Parker center console.
- Frigate About It Charters: Capt. James Berger, 36 ft Hatteras Patti B.
Highlife Fishing Charters
Highlife Fishing Charters is run by Captain Chris on a 28 ft Parker center console, according to a reel-guides listing. The charter lists swordfish among its trips.
Frigate About It Charters
Frigate About It Charters runs the 36 ft Hatteras sport fishing yacht Patti B. Capt. James Berger is at the helm, and the boat lists swordfish.
FAQ: swordfish fishing out of Boynton Beach
Where do boats run for swordfish out of Boynton Beach?
Boats run offshore through Boynton Inlet. The named reefs and wrecks are landmarks on the way and are not swordfish water.
What structure sits on the run offshore Boynton?
Goggle Eye Reef at 15 ft, Tumbled Rocks at 69 ft, Bud Bar (MS Havel) at 95 ft, M/V Castor at 110 ft, and Boynton Ledge. All are reference points on the way out.
How is a swordfish trip sold out of Boynton Beach?
As a full-day swordfish trip. On your own boat, plan a full day of running and fuel.
Which charters list swordfish out of Boynton Beach?
Highlife Fishing Charters, with Captain Chris on a 28 ft Parker center console, and Frigate About It Charters, with Capt. James Berger on the 36 ft Hatteras Patti B.
When are swordfish around Boynton Beach?
The regional season picture is in the Atlantic Southeast swordfish guide. This page gives no months.
