Palm Beach County, FL
Boca Raton Fishing Charters
Inshore flats, the reef, and the Gulf Stream - all within reach of Boca Raton aboard the Nomad with Capt. Orly.
Fishing Boca Raton
On the Water with Nomad in Boca Raton
Boca Raton sits at the north end of South Florida's fishing coast, where the Gulf Stream swings in close to the beach and the Intracoastal threads protected water through the city. The reef edge and the blue water are a short distance offshore, and the inlets and backwaters hold fish year-round. Anglers from Boca fish this coast with Capt. Orly aboard the Nomad, and we time each trip to the season and the wind.
What We Run
Charters Available Out of Boca Raton
Live Bait & Kite Fishing
Kite fishing and live bait charters off Miami targeting sailfish, tuna, and wahoo, with baits suspended at the surface for explosive bites.
Tarpon Fishing
Evening and night tarpon charters in Biscayne Bay, around the bridges, and near Government Cut, targeting hard-fighting, high-flying Silver Kings.
Wreck & Bottom Fishing
Bottom fishing charters over Miami's artificial wrecks and coral reefs, targeting snapper, grouper, amberjack, and more for great table fare.
Shark Fishing
Light-tackle shark fishing charters in Miami targeting bull, hammerhead, lemon, and blacktip sharks, with catch-and-release and night-fishing options.
Jigging
Vertical and speed jigging charters over Miami's wrecks, targeting amberjack, tuna, kingfish, snapper, and grouper with high-action lure fishing.
Run & Gun
Summer run and gun charters in Miami chasing mahi-mahi along Gulf Stream weed lines, with bonus shots at marlin and wahoo.
Kids Fishing
Family-friendly Miami fishing charters built around fast, steady action to introduce children to fishing in a fun, patient, and safe way.
The Boca Raton Fishery
The headline here is the offshore run. The Gulf Stream pushes warm blue water tight to the reef, where sailfish stack up through the winter and mahi move in during the warmer months. When the conditions line up we fly baits from kites on our live bait and kite fishing trips, and when the fish are spread out we cover water on a run and gun.
Inshore holds its own along the whole city. The Intracoastal, the Boca Raton Inlet, and the bridge shadows hold snook, tarpon, and jacks that ambush bait on the moving tide. That protected water stays fishable when the ocean turns rough, which keeps a trip on track no matter the forecast.
The bottom fishing rounds out the day. Reefs and artificial wrecks hold mutton and yellowtail snapper, grouper, and amberjack year-round, and a drop of vertical jigging over the wrecks bends the rod hard. Look over the charter rates and trip options and we will match the day to the fish.
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What Anglers Say
"My 3 sons and I had a terrific outing with Captain Danny. The communication before our trip was fantastic, with Captain Orly answering questions about the weather, what to bring and what to wear. We caught something at pretty much every stop and everybody got fish. Highly recommend this trip!"
Sarah Tims, Chicago, IL
"Thanks to our captain, Arty, for the best possible experience fishing in Miami! He was extremely helpful and hands-on, highly knowledgeable and an expert at what he does. We said we wanted action, and Arty went above and beyond. One of the best charters we've done. We'll always book with Orlando and Arty going forward."
Tracy Do, Texas
"What a great first experience! It's evident this crew comes with decades of experience. A VERY hard working captain who works with all different levels of experience and is very patient. They also filet the fish we caught. Looking forward to booking another trip."
Bailey DeGroat, Ohio
Local Knowledge
Reading the Water Off Boca Raton
Fishing off Boca Raton shares the coast's wind-against-current problem. A northeast wind blowing over the north-flowing Gulf Stream stands the reef edge up into a short, steep chop, and the offshore run gets rough on those days. When that happens we fish the lee or move inside to the Intracoastal, where the snook and tarpon keep eating in protected water.
Summer brings the other constant. Afternoon storms build off the Everglades and drift east, so we push departures early to fish the calm morning hours. Reading the tide and the forecast is most of the job on this coast.
The payoff is a fishery with a plan for every condition. When the ocean is rough the wreck and bottom fishing stays dependable and the inshore bite keeps going.
Boca sits at the top of the stretch we fish hard. Anglers to the south can read how we run Fort Lauderdale charters and the water down through Hollywood. Reach out to book a Boca Raton charter and we will time the day to the water.
Book Your Boca Raton Fishing Charter
Reserve online or call Capt. Orly to plan your day on the water from Dinner Key Marina.