Hi this is Captain Chris Agardy with the Palm Beach County saltwater fishing forecast for April/May 2018. This time of year is the peak of our offshore/inshore fishing season due to massive schools of bait migrating along our deep sea dropoffs and intracoastal waterways. These schools of baitfish attract hungry predators such as mahi mahi, kingfish, blackfin tuna, cobia, snook, and tarpon. The 1 mile drop off will be our prime hunting grounds for offshore species, and we will be targeting them by trolling or kite fishing with live bait. Trolling typically catches greater numbers of fish, but live bait fishing is the way to go for anglers looking to catch bigger fish more consistently. Inshore, snook and tarpon are beginning to gather in great numbers along the beaches near Boca Raton, Boynton Beach, and Palm Beach inlets. We will target these predators by seeking out pods of sardines along the beach and intracoastal waterway. Live bait is very important for these two species, although savvy anglers can fool them with a fly rod or casting plugs/jigs. We have a couple cold fronts in the forecast that may delay Spring migrations until the end of April, but we have already started to see an improvement in fishing. If you are looking to get out there, give me a call and we can discuss planning your adventure!
Captain Chris Agardy
561-451-7646