West Palm Beach, FL Fishing Trip — March

Your West Palm Beach, FL Fishing Trip

March2 peopleFamily Trip

What’s Biting in March

9 species
SailfishExcellent
Sailfish
Various
WahooGood
Wahoo
Various
Red SnapperGood
Red Snapper
Various
Peacock BassGood
Peacock Bass
Various
TarponFair
Tarpon
Various
King MackerelFair
King Mackerel
Various
SnookFair
Snook
Various
Mahi MahiFair
Mahi Mahi
Various
Blackfin TunaFair
Blackfin Tuna
Various

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.

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.

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.

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