Boats out of Boynton Inlet troll the Gulf Stream, so wahoo fishing out of Boynton Beach starts close to the dock. Fall and winter are the listed season, and local sources name February, August, September and November as offshore months. This guide covers the timing, five named pieces of structure with depths and coordinates, how boats fish them, and who fishes for wahoo from this port.
When wahoo are off Boynton Beach
Two local sources give different windows, and they overlap in the cooler months. Biology and general behavior are covered in our wahoo species guide, and the Atlantic Southeast wahoo guide (see also the Atlantic Southeast offshore fishing guide) covers the wider coastline.
Fall and winter
Frigate About It Charters puts the wahoo season in fall and winter, the broadest window listed.
Offshore months listed locally
boyntonbeach.com lists these offshore months for wahoo on its Boynton Beach offshore fishing calendar:
- February
- August
- September
- November
February and November fall inside fall and winter. August and September reach earlier.
Where boats run and the grounds near the inlet
Boats out of Boynton Inlet run east to troll the Gulf Stream off Boynton. Charters here depart from Harvey E., and the Boynton Beach port guide has the inlet and ramp detail.
Five named pieces of structure sit near Boynton. Depths are in feet.
| Ground | Depth (ft) | Location note |
|---|---|---|
| Goggle Eye Reef | 15 | |
| Tumbled Rocks | 69 | About 1 mile off the town of Gulfstream, close to Boynton Inlet |
| Boynton Ledge | ||
| M/V Castor | 110 | Off the southern coast of Boynton Beach |
| Bud Bar (MS Havel) | 95 | 26° 28.70′ N, 80° 02.31′ W |
Goggle Eye Reef
Goggle Eye Reef sits in 15 ft, a shallow inshore reference point on the way out.
Tumbled Rocks
Tumbled Rocks sits in 69 ft, about 1 mile off the town of Gulfstream and close to Boynton Inlet.
Boynton Ledge
Boynton Ledge is charted structure near the inlet.
M/V Castor
The M/V Castor lies in 110 ft off the southern coast of Boynton Beach.
Bud Bar (MS Havel)
Bud Bar (MS Havel) sits in 95 ft. The coordinates:
26° 28.70' N 80° 02.31' W
Add these coordinates to Breakpoint as a waypoint and check the 95 ft figure against the Chart Contours layer. Chart layers are not for navigation.
How wahoo are fished out of Boynton
The local method is trolling in the Gulf Stream. Boynton Inlet Fishing Charters and Outfront Charters both run trolling trips for wahoo. The species guide has the general picture on tackle and method.
Who fishes for wahoo out of Boynton Beach
Six charters list wahoo fishing out of Boynton Beach.
| Charter | Captain | Boat | Departs | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boynton Inlet Fishing Charters | Harvey E. | New family and Navy veteran owned charter, runs trolling trips | ||
| Just Right Florida Charters | Capt. Brad | 36 ft Contender | Harvey E. | |
| Highlife Fishing Charters | Captain Chris | 28 ft Parker center console | ||
| Frigate About It Charters | Capt. James Berger | 36 ft Hatteras sport fishing yacht "Patti B" | ||
| Outfront Charters | Capt. Dan | 35 ft Contender | More than 27 years fishing Lantana, Palm Beach and Boynton, runs trolling trips | |
| Miller Time Fishing Charters | Captain Carl Miller | Fishing Boynton since 1983 |
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FAQ: wahoo fishing out of Boynton Beach
When is wahoo season off Boynton Beach?
Frigate About It lists fall and winter. boyntonbeach.com lists February, August, September and November as offshore months. The two overlap in the cooler months, and August and September extend the local list earlier.
Where do boats run for wahoo?
Boats go out Boynton Inlet and troll the Gulf Stream off Boynton. Trolling is the local method, and charters depart from Harvey E.
What structure is near Boynton Inlet?
Five named grounds sit near the inlet: Goggle Eye Reef (15 ft), Tumbled Rocks (69 ft), Boynton Ledge, M/V Castor (110 ft) and Bud Bar (MS Havel) (95 ft). They are listed here as reference points.
What are the Bud Bar coordinates?
Bud Bar (MS Havel) is at 26° 28.70′ N, 80° 02.31′ W, in 95 ft. Chart layers are not for navigation, so treat the figures as a starting point for your own planning.
Who runs wahoo charters from Boynton?
Six charters list wahoo: 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 Florida Charters depart from Harvey E.
What else should I read before running offshore?
Gulf Stream trollers also chase other fish, and our coastal and offshore gamefish guides cover those species.
