Tripletail Fishing in the Palm Beaches, Florida
Tripletail are a unique and delicious game fish often found floating near crab trap buoys and debris offshore. They lie motionless at the surface, blending in with structure, and strike when bait is presented naturally. Sight fishing for them is popular when conditions are calm.
Where to Catch Tripletail
Tripletail are commonly found:
Near channel markers and buoys
Floating around crab trap floats and debris
Occasionally near inlets and bridges
During calm, sunny days for sight casting
Best Time to Fish for Tripletail
| Season | Tripletail Activity |
|---|---|
| Spring | Start appearing near surface structure |
| Summer | Peak visibility and catch rates |
| Fall | Still active until fronts push through |
Peak Season: May through September
Tackle & Tips
Lures: Small soft plastics or bucktail jigs
Bait: Live shrimp or pilchards
Leaders: 20–30 lb fluorocarbon
Gear: Medium-light spinning gear for sight casting
