Updated: Thursday, November 12, 2026 · Next update: Thursday, November 19, 2026
This Palm Beach fishing report is a seasonal outlook for the week of November 12. WFLX forecasters expect showers and storms ahead of a cold front, followed by drier air and Saturday morning lows in the 50s. The arrival of northerly wind is a traditional signal for the beginning of the sailfish season off Palm Beach County, where the Gulf Stream runs close to shore.
What’s Hitting
Sailfish should start showing on the reef edges from Jupiter to Boynton Beach behind the front. Kingfish are still active in 90 to 150 feet, and blackfin tuna occasionally appear among them. Wahoo may be found in deeper water during strong currents. Inshore, snook continue to feed around the Jupiter and Boynton inlets, especially on dark tides. Pompano could appear in the surf. Bonito and Spanish mackerel often follow bait schools along the beaches after a front, offering fast action from the piers and small boats.
Where to Find Them
Concentrate on the reef edges and color changes off Jupiter Inlet, Palm Beach Inlet and Boynton Inlet. The Juno Beach Pier offers surf access to pompano and mackerel. The inlet jetties are reliable for snook at night. Lake Worth Lagoon docks and bridges provide shelter during wind. Inside the Lake Worth Lagoon, the Blue Heron Bridge and the Flagler Memorial Bridge pilings can hold snook, jacks and early sheepshead. The Jupiter Inlet area also gives access to the Loxahatchee River, where fish shelter during wind.
Tides & Conditions
The November 9 new moon produces strong currents through the inlets until the end of the week, decreasing toward November 17’s first-quarter moon. North wind behind the front can generate rough seas when it opposes the Gulf Stream. Wind becomes onshore Sunday. Check the NOAA marine forecast carefully before running offshore. The best inshore activity often occurs around the change of tide in the inlets. Behind the front, cooler air can make early mornings slower inshore, with activity improving as the day warms.
Tackle & Tactics
For sailfish, live pilchards or goggle-eyes under kites, with circle hooks and fluorocarbon leaders of forty to sixty pounds. Slow-troll live bait on wire rigs for kingfish. Snook can be caught with live shrimp, pilchards or bucktails. Pompano anglers can use sand fleas or small jigs. Lighten leaders in clear water. Keep a light spinning outfit with a small spoon ready for mackerel and bonito, which often appear suddenly around bait schools.
Local Intel This Week
Jupiter Inlet’s jetties and Dubois Park provide inlet access. The Juno Beach Pier is a fixture for surf species. Phil Foster Park in Riviera Beach has a public ramp and nearby fishing areas, while Boynton Inlet offers jetty access. Check current state and federal regulations and seasons before keeping fish. Inlet conditions can become dangerous in north wind on an outgoing tide. Pier anglers should arrive early on weekends, and parking at the inlet parks fills quickly when the sailfish bite is reported. Boaters launching at Phil Foster Park should monitor the inlet before running offshore.
This Week’s Tip
Plan offshore trips for the second morning after the front when seas ease but the north wind remains. Fish the reef edge off Jupiter first, as sailfish there often appear earlier than farther south. Bring extra live bait, as sailfish tend to appear in groups on the reef edge after a front.
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