White marlin fishing out of Fort Pierce centers on May and June, with boats running offshore from Fort Pierce Inlet. The shoals, reefs and numbered SL sites off the inlet give you named reference points for setting the run.
When white marlin are off Fort Pierce
White marlin are listed off Fort Pierce in May and June. The white marlin species guide covers the fish itself and how it is fished.
May and June
Colossal Catch Charter Fishing lists white marlin for May and June, so that is the window to plan around.
Where boats run from Fort Pierce Inlet
Fort Pierce Inlet is the reference point for everything below. The Fort Pierce port guide covers the inlet and where to read conditions. Confirm positions on your chart before you set waypoints.
Offshore from the inlet
Boats run offshore for white marlin, and the named structure below gives the run its reference points. For the regional picture, see the Southeast Atlantic white marlin guide (see also the Atlantic Southeast offshore fishing guide).
Capron, Pierce and St. Lucie shoals
These three are natural bottom, listed by bearing from the inlet.
- Capron Shoal lies east-southeast of Fort Pierce Inlet.
- Pierce Shoal (SL-5) lies due south of Capron Shoal.
- St. Lucie Shoal (SL-4) lies about halfway between the Fort Pierce and St. Lucie inlets.
Reef and wrecks north of the inlet
An artificial reef about a mile long sits just north of Fort Pierce Inlet. It carries no name on the chart. Artificial wrecks and rock areas also lie north of the inlet in 120 to 180 ft of water.
Numbered artificial sites
Three numbered artificial sites complete the list:
- Ft Pierce Artificial, Deep Tug (SL-22): a 155-foot steel tug.
- USS Muliphen (SL-20): a C-2 attack cargo ship, 459 x 63 ft.
- Ft Pierce Artificial Reef (SL-60): five 25 x 60 ft barge loads.
The full set is in the table below.
| Name | SL number | Location or description |
|---|---|---|
| Capron Shoal | (none) | East-southeast of Fort Pierce Inlet |
| Pierce Shoal | SL-5 | Due south of Capron Shoal |
| St. Lucie Shoal | SL-4 | About halfway between Fort Pierce and St. Lucie inlets |
| Artificial reef (no name given) | (none) | About a mile long, just north of Fort Pierce Inlet |
| Artificial wrecks and rock areas | (none) | North of Fort Pierce Inlet, 120 to 180 ft |
| Ft Pierce Artificial, Deep Tug | SL-22 | 155-foot steel tug |
| USS Muliphen | SL-20 | C-2 attack cargo ship, 459 x 63 ft |
| Ft Pierce Artificial Reef | SL-60 | Five 25 x 60 ft barge loads |
Who fishes for white marlin out of Fort Pierce
Colossal Catch Charter Fishing lists white marlin among its Fort Pierce trips. If you are comparing guided options, see the billfish fishing guides.
Colossal Catch Charter Fishing
The boat is run by Capt. Jonathon and takes up to 6 guests.
FAQ about white marlin fishing out of Fort Pierce
What months are white marlin off Fort Pierce?
May and June, as listed by Colossal Catch Charter Fishing.
How far do boats run for white marlin from Fort Pierce?
Boats run offshore from Fort Pierce Inlet. The named shoals, reefs and SL sites serve as reference points for the run.
What is the USS Muliphen (SL-20)?
It is a C-2 attack cargo ship, 459 x 63 ft, at artificial reef site SL-20 off Fort Pierce.
Is there a Fort Pierce charter that targets white marlin?
Colossal Catch Charter Fishing, run by Capt. Jonathon, lists white marlin and takes up to 6 guests.
Where are the rules for white marlin out of Fort Pierce?
State rules come from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and federal billfish rules from NOAA Fisheries. Both are covered in the regulations section above. Check both before fishing.
