Fishing charters in Delray Beach, FL

Delray Beach can be considered the fishing capital of Florida as it's home to a variety of exotic fish and a large fishing charter fleet.

Mahi Mahi, King Mackerel, Sailfish, Wahoo, and Barracuda can be your next trophy.

Inshore fishing charters in Delray Beach

Inshore fishing is one of Delray Beach's key attractions. Anglers favorite Delray Beach for its backcountry rivers, bays, and shallow flats.

You can reel_in Mangrove Snapper, Cobia, Mutton Snapper, Tarpon, and many more.

Inshore fishing trips are very popular with families, couples, and small groups of friends.

Inshore fishing trip prices

On average, the base price for a private 4-hour inshore fishing charter is $465 for 2 anglers. Add $50 for an extra angler. Fishing charters can accommodate 2-6 anglers depending on the size of the craft.

$200 is the lowest price for a 2-hour inshore fishing trip in Delray Beach found on our platform.

In Delray Beach and nearby cities, there are more than 41 inshore fishing charters. So you'll have plenty of options to find your next fishing break.

Best time for inshore fishing

The best months for inshore fishing near Delray Beach are May, October and June.

Popular inshore fish species

• Mangrove Snapper
• Cobia
• Mutton Snapper
• Tarpon
• Yellowtail Snapper

Popular inshore fishing charters

• ReeLit Charters from $550.00
• Phlats Guide Services from $450.00
• Captain Brian Charters from $450.00
• Top Water Charters from $500.00
• Dingo’s Fishing Adventures from $600.00

Offshore fishing charters in Delray Beach

There are many different offshore fishing charters in Delray Beach, each offering its own unique experience. Some charters focus on specific catch, while others target various reef fish.

There are a lot of options for your next fishing trip near Delray Beach. These waters a home to Mahi Mahi, King Mackerel, Sailfish, Wahoo, and many more.

Offshore fishing trips are good for experienced anglers, groups for friends, and those who want to reel in a bigger catch. Be ready to travel into the federal waters miles off the coast.

Offshore fishing trip prices

On average, the price for a 4-hour offshore fishing trip is $770 for 2 people. An extra angler fee is $50. Captains can take 4-6 anglers depending on the length of the boat.

The cheapest 4-hour offshore fishing trip in Delray Beach found on our platform costs $595 for 2 anglers.

You can find 29 fishing charters in Delray Beach and nearby cities. You will have plenty of choices to find your next fishing outing.

Keep in mind that it takes time to get to the best offshore fishing spots. It’s better to take a 6-hour offshore fishing trip if you want more fishing action.

Standard tips are 15-20% of the price you paid for your charter if the crew did a good job.

Best time for offshore fishing

The best time to go offshore fishing in Delray Beach are considered to be May, October and June.

Popular offshore fish species

• Mahi Mahi
• King Mackerel
• Sailfish
• Wahoo
• Barracuda

Popular offshore fishing charters

• Chasin Finz from $1000.00
• Blackbeard Fishing Charter from $500.00
• EJS Charters from $500.00
• Fish Envy Charters from $520.00
• ReeLit Charters from $600.00

Family-friendly fishing charters in Delray Beach

Getting kids on the water for a family-friendly fishing trip is a great way to spend your time in Delray Beach. Your Captain will show you how to use the tackle and catch different species of fish.

In-shore fishing refers to inland waters like creeks, flats, and small bays. These waters offer consistent fishing even on windy days.

Family-friendly fishing trip prices

Take a short half-day inshore fishing trip. It’s a short trip for a quick outing — perfect for kids because they will learn something new and won’t get tired.

On average, the base price for a private 4-hour family-friendly fishing charter is $436 for 2 anglers. An extra guest fee is $50. Captains can take 4-6 persons depending on the length of the craft.

Popular family-friendly fishing charters

Shark fishing charters in Delray Beach

A wide variety of sharks are found in the waters near Delray Beach, making it a perfect destination for shark fishing. You can target these famous ocean predators by hiring one of the Delray Beach shark fishing charters.

Bull Shark, Blacktip Shark, and Thresher Shark could be your next catch.

Note: you can keep certain Florida shark species, but most sharks are off-limits for harvesting. These sharks have to be released. Fishing charter Captains will help you with shark identification.

Sharks inhabit inshore, nearshore, and offshore waters. Juvenile sharks use estuaries and lagoon areas as nursery grounds, while adults could be found in deeper waters.

Live bait is preferred for shark fishing. Mullet, Ladyfish, Bonita, and Blue Runner would be the ideal bait for shark fishing. Usually, fishing charters prepare the bait before they take off on the water.

Shark fishing trip prices

$522 is the average base price for a private 4-hour shark fishing charter and 2 anglers. Add $50 for an extra angler. Captains can take 4-6 persons depending on the length of the craft.

You can find more than 13 fishing charters in Delray Beach and nearby cities. So you'll have a lot of options to book your next fishing trip.

Best time for shark fishing in Delray Beach

You can catch sharks all year round. The months of March and October could be considered as the best time for shark fishing in Delray Beach.

Popular shark species

• Bull Shark
• Blacktip Shark
• Thresher Shark
• Shortfin Mako Shark
• Nurse Shark

Popular shark fishing charters

Tarpon fishing charters in Delray Beach

Tarpon is a game fish that attracts anglers from all over the world. Local fishing guides can help you to target Tarpon. They will show you all the productive spots and fishing methods.

Tarpon inhabit flats, inshore, and backcountry waters. You can catch it on live bait with crabs, pinfish, or mullet.

Note: Catch-and-release-only when fishing for Tarpon. You are not allowed to lift Tarpon out of the water if its length is greater than 40 inches. So be delicate with your catch, take a memorable photo, and let it go.

Tarpon fishing rates

$580 is the average price for a 6-hour Tarpon fishing trip and 2 guests. An extra angler fee is $50.

15 fishing guides can arrange Tarpon fishing near Delray Beach.

Best time for Tarpon fishing in Delray Beach

The best seasons for Tarpon fishing in Delray Beach are spring and summer. The best months are June, May, and April.

Popular Tarpon fishing charters

FAQ

What is included in the price?

Most trips are all-inclusive. Captains provide rods, reels, tackle, bait, and a cooler with ice. Usually, Captains clean the catch with no additional payments.

Captains provide a saltwater fishing license. It covers all the people on the vessel.

An offshore fishing charter has to have a federal permit to fish in the federal waters.

What to bring on a fishing charter trip?

Depending on the weather, Captains recommend bringing sunscreen, polarized sunglasses, long sleeve shirt, hat, windbreaker, waterproof jacket, waterproof pans, appropriate non-skid footwear, gloves, your medicines, bug bite cream, sanitizer, drinks, and snacks.

Bring your freshwater license if you are planning to fish in the freshwater.

Some Captains don’t recommend bringing spray sunscreen, liquor, weapons, fireworks, and inappropriate footwear.

How to book a fishing charter trip?

You can book a trip with a 10-20% deposit.

The remaining balance has to be paid directly to the Captain on the day of your trip or upon arrival.

The deposit could be refunded if you cancel the trip before the cancellation deadline. The cancellation deadline is usually 2-14 days before your trip date. Keep in mind that some of the bookings could be non-refundable.

What are the closest boat ramps and marinas to Delray Beach?

Here is the list of popular meeting points near Delray Beach:

• 1014 N Ocean Dr — 44 mins from Delray Beach
• Pioneer Park Boat Ramp, 217 N.E. Fifth Avenue — 17 mins from Delray Beach
• Silver Palm Park Boat Ramp, 600 East Palmetto Park Road — 16 mins from Delray Beach