Fishing Boca Raton, FL in the Spring
| Month | Avg. Air Temps °F (Hi/Lo) |
|---|---|
| March | 81° / 67° |
| April | 83° / 70° |
| May | 86° / 74° |
Spring brings warming water and more life to the beaches, inlets, and offshore edges around Boca Raton. Pelagics push closer, and inshore predators turn on.
What’s Hot / What’s Not:
Inshore: Good for snook and jack crevalle around the inlet, docks, and bridges; sea trout and mangrove snapper possible. Action improves through late spring.
Nearshore: Pompano, cobia, Spanish mackerel, bluefish, and whiting along the beaches and near reefs; some require a boat for best results.
Offshore: Run the Gulf Stream for billfish, mahi mahi, wahoo, and tuna—spring is typically strongest for mahi.
Surf Fishing: Pompano, whiting, bluefish, and Spanish mackerel on cleaner water and moving tides; occasional cobia sightings off the beach.
Fishing Boca Raton, FL in the Summer
| Month | Avg. Air Temps °F (Hi/Lo) |
|---|---|
| June | 89° / 77° |
| July | 91° / 78° |
| August | 91° / 79° |
Summer is peak variety. Beat the heat by fishing dawn, dusk, moving tides, and storm-free windows. Calm mornings can be outstanding offshore.
What’s Hot / What’s Not:
Inshore: Snook stack at inlets and bridges; tarpon cruise channels and beach troughs. Jacks, mangrove snapper, and sharks add action.
Nearshore: Pompano (spotty in heat), jacks, runners, and occasional cobia around bait; Spanish mackerel less consistent than spring.
Offshore: Excellent for mahi, blackfin tuna, wahoo, and occasional billfish along weedlines, rips, and color changes.
Surf Fishing: Snook prowl the swash at sunrise/sunset; try small jigs and live bait. Bluebird mid-day slows action.
Fishing Boca Raton, FL in the Fall
| Month | Avg. Air Temps °F (Hi/Lo) |
|---|---|
| September | 90° / 78° |
| October | 86° / 75° |
| November | 81° / 70° |
Cooling water and the mullet run spark aggressive feeds from the beach to the backwaters—some of the most exciting action of the year.
What’s Hot / What’s Not:
Inshore: Tarpon and snook key on mullet schools near the inlet and inside waters; jacks and bluefish crash bait.
Nearshore: Spanish and king mackerel, cobia, and bonito around bait pods; snapper and smaller grouper on reefs.
Offshore: Sailfish encounters increase; wahoo and tuna remain solid. Early fall can still see mahi on edges.
Surf Fishing: Pompano, bluefish, and whiting run strong during bait pushes; tarpon shots right off the sand are possible.
Fishing Boca Raton, FL in the Winter
| Month | Avg. Air Temps °F (Hi/Lo) |
|---|---|
| December | 78° / 65° |
| January | 76° / 62° |
| February | 78° / 64° |
Mild “winter” keeps the bite going. Fronts can add wind and swell, but windows between systems produce excellent action.
What’s Hot / What’s Not:
Inshore: Steady for sheepshead, jacks, sea trout, black drum; snook on warmer spells around structure.
Nearshore: Pompano, bluefish, and Spanish mackerel roam the beaches and near-reef zones.
Offshore: Peak sailfish season; wahoo and kingfish opportunities. Choose calm-weather windows for longer runs.
Surf Fishing: Reliable pompano and whiting with cleaner water; mackerel and bluefish on bait schools; watch north winds.
