Updated: Thursday, October 29, 2026 · Next update: Thursday, November 5, 2026
This Palm Beach fishing report is a seasonal outlook as kite season approaches. The reef edge off Palm Beach and Jupiter holds the first sailfish of the fall, while mahi stay active on weed lines and snook gather at Lake Worth and Jupiter inlets. Wind is the key condition, because northerly wind raises sailfish activity but also limits small-boat access.
What’s Hitting
Sailfish are beginning to show along the reef edge in 90 to 150 feet as bait moves south, with the pattern strengthening into November. Mahi are on weed lines and floating debris, and kingfish and bonito patrol the reef line. Snook and jacks work the inlets on the outgoing tide, and tarpon linger in the Intracoastal on warm days. Kingfish and bonito are a consistent backup option on the reef line when sailfish are scarce.
Where to Find Them
The reef edge off Palm Beach in 90 to 150 feet is the sailfish zone, with weed lines and debris further offshore for mahi. The Lake Worth Inlet and Jupiter Inlet hold snook on the outgoing tide, especially near the rock edges. The Intracoastal near Peanut Island and the Riviera Beach marinas hold snook around lights after dark. The nearshore reefs and ledges off Singer Island and Juno Beach hold kingfish and snapper in 60 to 100 feet.
Tides & Conditions
The waning moon eases tidal flow at the inlets, but the outgoing tide still carries bait out. Offshore, the Gulf Stream runs close, and wind opposing current can build steep seas. Calm mornings are the safest windows for small boats, and the northeast wind is worth watching ahead of any fronts. Offshore anglers should watch both the wind and the barometer. A falling barometer ahead of a front often wakes up the bite.
Tackle & Tactics
Live baits such as goggle-eyes or pilchards on a kite are the standard for sailfish, with circle hooks. A trolled ballyhoo spread covers mahi and kings. For inlet snook, a live pilchard or a swimming plug on 25 pound fluorocarbon. Keep baits lively and change them often. Use 30 to 40 pound fluorocarbon leaders for kingfish, with a short wire trace when toothy fish are present.
Local Intel This Week
Public access includes Phil Foster Park, Peanut Island, the Jupiter Inlet area and Lantana ramps. Fish concentrate on the reef edge offshore and on the inlet rock edges at moving tide. Check current state and federal regulations and seasons before keeping fish, especially snook and sailfish rules. Additional access includes the Juno Beach Pier, the Riviera Beach Municipal Marina, and the Jupiter Inlet jetties for walk-up fishing.
This Week’s Tip
Fish the north wind. Sailfish stack baits against the reef when a front arrives, so the day before a front often produces the best kite fishing.
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