Boca Raton, or Boca de Ratones on the early maps from Europeans, can be translated as "Rocky" or "Rugged" Inlet. While known for excellent shopping and golf course, Boca Raton is also known for its fishing. With a spectacular lagoon for inshore fishing, many reefs along the coast for bottom fishing, and close proximity to the Gulf Steam, Boca Raton is one of the top fishing distinations in the US.

Offshore fishing from Boca Raton can produce good catches of Bonito, Blackfin Tuna, Kingfish, Mahi-mahi (dolphinfish), and Wahoo. There is also an excellent Sailfish run during the fall and winter.

Bottom fishing around Boca Raton can produce Amberjack, Grouper, Pompano, and Snapper. There are lots of reefs, rocks, and ledges around the coast making fishing easy. Many different inshore species of fish such as Cobia, Pompano, Redfish, Spanish Mackerel, Snook, and Tarpon can be found around Boca Raton.

Boca Raton Fishing Prediction

Optimal fishing activity will be between 4 - 8 AM on Friday.

Target Species of Fish

Based on historical data in Boca Raton, you should target one of the following top 6 species for this time of year:

Recommedations above based on 214 local reports and 30 species of fish for May in Boca Raton.

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Latest Boca Raton Fishing Reports

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Top Boca Raton Fishing Charters & Guides

Fish Envy Fishing Charters
Book your next Boca Raton fishing charter with Capt. Chris Agardy to experience the sportfishing trip of a lifetime. Captain Chris was born and raised in Boca Raton, FL, where he learned to fish at the age of 4. Chris has been working on Boca Raton f

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Crescendo Fishing Charter
Leaving from Boca Raton or Hillsboro Inlets, come aboard the Crescendo to fish the rich waters from Fort Lauderdale to West Palm Beach, Florida. If you want to catch your very first Sailfish, Dolphin, King Mackerel, Wahoo, or run offshore to catch

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BOLO Sport Fishing
We opened in 2004 when we acquired the renowned BOLO sportfishing boat. BOLO is a legend, celebrating 50 years running this year. A teak and mahogany, fully customised 42' Whiticar sportfishing charter boat. The name 'Bolo' stands for 

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Top Boca Raton Bait & Tackle Stores

Ray's Offshore Fishing Tackle
Ray's Offshore Fishing Tackle in Boca Raton, Florida offers big-game fishing tackle and bait to blue water anglers in southeast Florida and around the world.

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Ace's Bait & Tackle Marine, Co.
Live Bait , live shrimp. live goggle eyes, live pilchards.

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Ole Florida Fly Shop
Salt-centric fly shop

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Top Boca Raton Marinas

Hillsboro Inlet Fishing Center
The Hillsboro Inlet Fish Center in Pompano is known for their amazing fishing charters and their impressive modern fishing charter fleet that includes a variety of perfectly maintained boats. We specialize in deep sea fishing, Sailfish fishing, Mahi

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Sands Harbor Resort & Marina
The marina at Sands Harbor Resort provides dockage for 50 boats up to 100 feet and is minutes from ocean access via Hillsboro Inlet in Pompano Beach, Florida. Our full-service marina includes a fuel dock with the lowest gas prices in town, Miller&

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