Palm Beach Eco Tours

State licensed

200 East 13th Street, West Palm Beach, FL 33404, United States–

Our vessel is for drift fishing for 20 people .

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Hoping to catch some fish in West Palm Beach? That’s what Palm Beach Eco Tours is here for! Having logged many hours on these tides, Captain Rich knows them forwards and back.

You’ll likely fish for Bonito, Cobia, Black, Gag and Red Grouper, Grunt, Lane, Mangrove, Mutton, Yellowtail and Red Snapper, Triggerfish, and more, depending on the season. According to what you’re after, you may find yourself drifting and bottom fishing. Any fish within the legal limit is yours to take home; your captain will provide rods and reels.

Hop aboard the Thea Marie, a custom-designed 50’ vessel equipped with a toilet. Keep in mind that the boat can take 48 guests, but only 20 people can fish at one time. There’s no need to buy a fishing license, so all you have to do is look forward to your trip! The Thea Marie is fitted with a wheelchair ramp to make sure everyone is included. Palm Beach Eco Tours has improved boating access for people with special needs, especially youth and disabled veterans dependent on a wheelchair.

Trips are run with the help of a First Mate, who’s there to help you fish and keep everyone safe on board. It’s customary to tip the Mate 10%–20% at the end of the day to show your appreciation. Thinking of bringing the whole family? Kids are absolutely welcome! And to ensure nobody gets hungry, you’re allowed to bring your own food and beverages.

Get in touch with Capt. Rich below and start planning your trip today!

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Rich Brochu

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4 Hour Trip

Low rate deposit non-refundable

4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM

Seasonal trip (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat)

Price for up to 48 people

US $3,350

FAQs about Palm Beach Eco Tours

What are the trip rates for Palm Beach Eco Tours?

Palm Beach Eco Tours offers the following trip to customers:

US $3,350 per group - 4 Hour Trip (4 hours)

Which amenities are available onboard with Palm Beach Eco Tours?

When you book a trip with Palm Beach Eco Tours, you can expect the following amenities onboard:

Toilet
GPS
Fishfinder
Ice Box

What's included in the trip price with Palm Beach Eco Tours?

Trips booked with Palm Beach Eco Tours include:

Rods, reels & tackle
First Mate
Fishing License

What types of fishing does Palm Beach Eco Tours offer?

Palm Beach Eco Tours offers the following types of fishing:

Inshore Fishing (We only fish inshore when the seas are bad.)
Nearshore Fishing (We do not go past the 3-mile mark.)

What fishing techniques does Palm Beach Eco Tours offer?

Palm Beach Eco Tours offers the following fishing techniques:

Bottom Fishing (We only have spots for 20 people to fish.)
Drift Fishing (We only have spots for 20 people to fish.)

Which fish species can I catch with Palm Beach Eco Tours?

Top targeted fish species with Palm Beach Eco Tours include:

Bonito
Cobia
Grouper (Black)
Grouper (Gag)
Grouper (Red)
Grunt
Snapper (Lane)
Snapper (Mangrove)
Snapper (Mutton)
Snapper (Red)
Snapper (Yellowtail)
Triggerfish (Gray)

Your captain

Rich Brochu

West Palm Beach, Florida, United States

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Response time within an hour

Member since February 2023

Captain Rich, who previously served as a police officer with Delray Beach, has been a deep-sea angler most of his life. This passion led him to become a USCG Certified Master Captain. He created the Florida Fishing Academy with that same passion and dedication for fishing, boating, and helping children. His inspiration are his 2 daughters: "Florida is the fishing capital of the world! Why shouldn’t we be the leaders in teaching our children how to protect our natural resources? Our children are the only ones who can help us change. They certainly changed me."