Jacks & Pompano Fishing in West Palm Beach, Florida
Jacks and pompano offer fast-paced, exciting fishing opportunities inshore and nearshore around West Palm Beach. Jack crevalle are aggressive and powerful, while pompano are smaller but prized for their table quality. Both species can be found in the surf, inlets, and estuaries depending on the season.
Where to Catch Jacks & Pompano
These fish are commonly caught:
In the surf along beaches
At the Lake Worth Inlet
In channels, passes, and sandbars
Near bait schools or sand fleas
Best Time to Fish for Jacks & Pompano
| Season | Jacks & Pompano Activity |
|---|---|
| Winter | Excellent surf action |
| Spring | Steady bite continues |
| Fall | Run of pompano and jacks begins |
Peak Season: November through April
Tackle & Tips
Lures: Spoons, jigs, pompano rigs
Bait: Sand fleas, shrimp, cut bait
Leaders: 20–30 lb fluorocarbon
Gear: Light to medium spinning tackle
