West Palm Beach, FL Fishing Trip — January

Your West Palm Beach, FL Fishing Trip

January2 peopleFamily Trip
High 72°F / Low 56°F1.6" rain · 8 rainy daysGreat weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

What’s Biting in January

9 species
SailfishGood
Sailfish
Various
Peacock BassGood
Peacock Bass
Various
WahooFair
Wahoo
Various
Red SnapperFair
Red Snapper
Various
TarponLow
Tarpon
Various
King MackerelLow
King Mackerel
Various
SnookLow
Snook
Various
Mahi MahiLow
Mahi Mahi
Various
Blackfin TunaLow
Blackfin Tuna
Various

January Weather in West Palm Beach

72°F
Avg High
56°F
Avg Low
1.6"
Rainfall
8
Rainy Days

Great weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

11 Guides Matched

$910
Estimated total for 2 people
$455
per person
Charter $500
Tip $100
Licenses $60
Food $100
Lodging $150

Estimates based on local charter rates and averages. Contact guides for exact pricing.

What to Bring

Check with your guide about what gear is provided. Here's a recommended packing list:

Essentials

  • Sunscreen (SPF 50+)
  • Polarized sunglasses
  • Hat or visor
  • Weather-appropriate clothing
  • Non-marking shoes or deck shoes

Food & Personal

  • Water and drinks (stay hydrated)
  • Snacks or lunch
  • Cooler for your catch
  • Motion sickness medication (if needed)
  • Camera or phone (waterproof case recommended)
  • Valid fishing license (confirm with captain)

For inshore / offshore Fishing

  • Rain jacket or windbreaker
  • Layered clothing (it gets cooler offshore)
  • Light rain jacket

Florida Fishing License

License Cost
Resident$17
Non-Resident$47
Requirements

Required for ages 16-65. Freshwater and saltwater licenses sold separately. Charter trips often include license.

Buy License Online — Florida

Species Regulations

Sailfish
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:1 per person
Size Limit:No size limit

Prohibited to possess or land sailfish in Atlantic coastal waters north of the St. Lucie Inlet.

Peacock Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:2 per day
Size Limit:Must be kept alive to be transported. Only one may be longer than 17 inches.

Peacock bass are only found in South Florida. Check specific regulations for the area you intend to fish.

Wahoo
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:2 per person per day
Size Limit:No size limit

Regulations apply in state and federal waters.

Red Snapper
Bag Limit:1 per person per day
Size Limit:16-inch minimum total length

Open season is typically a limited number of days in the summer; check current regulations for exact dates. Regulations apply in state and federal waters.

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