Island Girl Charters 

5.0
(7 reviews)
 800 North Flagler Drive, West Palm Beach, FL 33401, United States–

Island Girl Charters 

West Palm Beach, FL, United States
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48 ft
6
5.0
(7 reviews)

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West Palm Beach has a fish with your name on it, so let Island Girl help you catch it!

Depending on the time of year, you might hook into Cobia, Mahi Mahi, Kingfish, Blue Marlin, Caribbean Queen Snapper, Sailfish, Yellowtail Snapper, Swordfish, Yellowfin Tuna, Wahoo, Blackfin Tuna, and whatever else takes the bait. You'll target your catch by spinning, trolling, bottom fishing, or maybe something more specialized in this area. Capt. James can also help you try kite fishing.

Capt. James operates 'Island Girl,' a 48' Viking with space for 6 passengers. It has outriggers, a fighting chair, and everything else you need for a productive day on the water, plus a toilet on board for your convenience. Your captain will provide rods and reels, along with lures. Live bait is available for an additional cost.

Children are welcome, so the whole family can come and unplug for the day! If you don't have a child-sized life vest of your own, be sure to ask if there's one on board. Don't leave home without snacks, drinks, sunglasses, and sunscreen (non-spray). There will be complimentary bottled water on board. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, just be sure to avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.

There will be a First Mate on board to help your trip run smoothly. Mates work hard to make your trip count, so a 10–20% tip is customary. The charter boat covers your fishing license, just show up ready for some fishing! Be mindful that some species may have special rules or limited seasons. Your captain will help you follow regulations while you fish.

How often would you rather be fishing? Go on and turn that daydream into a reality with Island Girl.

West Palm Beach has a fish with your name on it, so let Island Girl help you catch it!

Depending on the time of year, you might hook into Cobia, Mahi Mahi, Kingfish, Blue Marlin, Caribbean Queen Snapper, Sailfish, Yellowtail Snapper, Swordfish, Yellowfin Tuna, Wahoo, Blackfin Tuna, and whatever else takes the bait. You'll target your catch by spinning, trolling, bottom fishing, or maybe something more specialized in this area. Capt. James can also help you try kite fishing.

Capt. James operates 'Island Girl,' a 48' Viking with space for 6 passengers. It has outriggers, a fighting chair, and everything else you need for a productive day on the water, plus a toilet on board for your convenience. Your captain will provide rods and reels, along with lures. Live bait is available for an additional cost.

Children are welcome, so the whole family can come and unplug for the day! If you don't have a child-sized life vest of your own, be sure to ask if there's one on board. Don't leave home without snacks, drinks, sunglasses, and sunscreen (non-spray). There will be complimentary bottled water on board. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, just be sure to avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.

There will be a First Mate on board to help your trip run smoothly. Mates work hard to make your trip count, so a 10–20% tip is customary. The charter boat covers your fishing license, just show up ready for some fishing! Be mindful that some species may have special rules or limited seasons. Your captain will help you follow regulations while you fish.

How often would you rather be fishing? Go on and turn that daydream into a reality with Island Girl.

Bob Hayes
Captain
Bob Hayes
41 years of experience
responds within an hour

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Trip date:
Group Size:
November 2026
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Group Size
2 adults • 0 children
Change
4 Hour – Palm Beach Shark Fishing
Non-refundable
4 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Shark (Hammerhead)
Shark (Mako)
Shark (Thresher)
Shark (Tiger)
+3
US $1,400
Entire boat: up to 6 people
4 Hour – Palm Beach Offshore
Non-refundable
4 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Sailfish
+3
US $1,500
Entire boat: up to 6 people
6 Hour – Palm Beach Offshore
Non-refundable
6 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Barracuda (Great)
Amberjack
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
+5
US $1,750
Entire boat: up to 6 people
8 Hour – Palm Beach Offshore
Non-refundable
8 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Barracuda (Great)
Amberjack
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
+7
US $2,000
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Multiday Bahamas Charters
Non-refundable
2 Day Trip starts at 7:00 AM
Overnight stay, lodging
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Marlin (Blue)
Sailfish
Tuna (Yellowfin)
+5
US $2,750
Entire boat: up to 6 people

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Rating

5.0
7 reviews
5.0
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (16)

Reviews (7)

  • Gage Kellogg
    Gage Kellogg
    Member since 2024
    5.0

    3 days in the Bahamas

    Multiday Bahamas Charters on July 26, 2024

    What a trip! Amazing crew and they really know what they are doing. We caught a lot of fish including Sailfish, Wahoo, Queen Snapper, Yelloweye Snapper and more. The Viking is an amazing boat to be on and we could not be happier with the experience.

  • Owen Davis
    Owen Davis
    Repeat angler
    us
    New Jersey, US
    Member since 2024
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    mahi mahi for dinner

    6 Hour – Palm Beach Offshore on August 23, 2024 • 6 adults

    Excellent boat and hard working crew. Captain Bob is awesome and we highly recommend booking this charter.

  • Todd Johnson
    Todd Johnson
    us
    Georgia, US
    Member since 2024
    5.0
    Verified

    Sailfish & Wahoo day in July

    4 Hour – Palm Beach Offshore on July 24, 2024 • 5 adults

    Had a great Captain and 1st Mate and some great fishing off Palm Beach.

  • Dan Downes
    Dan Downes
    Member since 2023
    5.0

    3/4 day with Capt. James Bob

    6 Hour – Palm Beach Offshore on October 18, 2023

    This was a great trip, beautifulo and super clean vessel. captain was most patient and kind and never stopped explaining what was going on when asked - very willing to share techniques etc. Caught a variety of edible fish which were cleaned and packaged for us. Highly recommend this Captain and vessel and can't wait to get out again.

  • Kyle Dean
    Kyle Dean
    Repeat angler
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2024
    5 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Fishing with Bob

    6 Hour – Palm Beach Offshore on March 10, 2025 • 3 adults • 2 children
  • Ray Lanning
    Ray Lanning
    us
    Michigan, US
    Member since 2024
    5.0
    Verified

    March fishing trip

    6 Hour – Palm Beach Offshore on March 27, 2024 • 3 adults
  • Stone Shields
    Stone Shields
    Repeat angler
    us
    Maryland, US
    Member since 2023
    3 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Full day trip 100% recommend

    8 Hour – Palm Beach Offshore on September 9, 2023 • 4 adults

    Caught a huge sword fish!! Great boat, great staff, highly recommend!

FAQs about Island Girl Charters

Island Girl Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $1,400 per group - 4 Hour – Palm Beach Shark Fishing (4 hours)
  • US $1,500 per group - 4 Hour – Palm Beach Offshore (4 hours)
  • US $1,750 per group - 6 Hour – Palm Beach Offshore (6 hours)
  • US $2,000 per group - 8 Hour – Palm Beach Offshore (8 hours)
  • US $2,750 per day per group - Multiday Bahamas Charters (2 days)
When you book a trip with Island Girl Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • Air conditioning
  • Fighting chair Rocket launcher
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Bed
  • Flybridge
  • Live bait well
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
  • Multimedia system
  • Outriggers
  • Tuna tubes
  • Ice box
  • Radar
Trips booked with Island Girl Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • First mate
  • Fishing license
Island Girl Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Offshore fishing (Palm Beach and Bahamas)
  • Reef fishing
  • Wreck fishing
Island Girl Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Heavy tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Kite fishing
  • Deep sea fishing
Top targeted fish species with Island Girl Charters include:
  • Cobia
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Marlin (Blue)
  • Queen Snapper (Caribbean)
  • Sailfish
  • Snapper (Yellowtail)
  • Swordfish
  • Tuna (Blackfin)
  • Tuna (Yellowfin)
  • Wahoo

Your captain

Bob Hayes
Bob Hayes
West Palm Beach, Florida, United States
3 Fishing Reports
9 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since May 2023
I'm Captain Bob Hayes with Island Girl. I have always loved fishing and moved to Florida in 1982 to go to college and fish. I ultimately settled on fishing and have never stopped since! I go above and beyond to catch fish for my customers, and I'm family-oriented. Let's make great memories together!
Bob Hayes
Bob Hayes
3
reports
9
reviews
2023
member since
~1h
response
I'm Captain Bob Hayes with Island Girl. I have always loved fishing and moved to Florida in 1982 to go to college and fish. I ultimately settled on fishing and have never stopped since! I go above and beyond to catch fish for my customers, and I'm family-oriented. Let's make great memories together!

The fish you can target

Cobia
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Blue Marlin
Blue Marlin
Caribbean Queen Snapper
Caribbean Queen Snapper
Sailfish
Sailfish
Yellowtail Snapper
Yellowtail Snapper
Swordfish
Swordfish
Blackfin Tuna
Blackfin Tuna
Yellowfin Tuna
Yellowfin Tuna
Wahoo
Wahoo
Cobia
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Blue Marlin
Blue Marlin
Caribbean Queen Snapper
Caribbean Queen Snapper

Real catches by this captain

  • Angler reeling in a colorful mahi-mahi aboard a deep-sea fishing boat, with trolling rods and open ocean visible.
    Fish 1
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Owen D.
    Owen D.
    Excellent boat and hard working crew. Captain Bob is awesome and we highly recommend booking this charter.
  • Two anglers proudly displaying a large Wahoo caught during a deep-sea fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Sailfish
    Todd J.
    Todd J.
    Had a great Captain and 1st Mate and some great fishing off Palm Beach.
  • Two anglers proudly displaying a large King Mackerel while fishing on a charter boat in open waters.
    Had a great day yesterday with 2ft seas and good north current.A few wahoo cooperated with us along with several bonito's an a missed sailfish.All around good day.
  • A group of anglers proudly displaying a large Swordfish aboard the 'Island Girl' in Palm Beach, showcasing a successful deep-sea fishing trip.
    Stone S.
    Stone S.
    Caught a huge sword fish!! Great boat, great staff, highly recommend!
  • An angler proudly displaying a vibrant Mahi-Mahi aboard a fishing boat, with a clear blue ocean backdrop.
    Fish 1
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Combo dolphin and tuna with some sharks mixed in if you're not careful and fast enough.
  • Two anglers proudly displaying a large Tuna on a fishing charter in clear blue waters.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Blackfin Tuna
    Great tuna bite this past week.Good numbers of quality blackfins in the area now.Caught 2 Thursday ,3 Saturday,2 Sunday and one Monday. Come get in on the action.Several sails around also.

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
48 ft
Year built
2004
Boat manufacturer
Viking
Boat type
Sportfishing
Engine model
Man
Powered by
2 x 1050HP
Max cruising speed
30 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Kite Fishing
Deep Sea Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
Air conditioning
Fighting chair
Rocket launcher
GPS
Fishfinder
Bed
Flybridge
Live bait well
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Multimedia system
Outriggers
Tuna tubes
Ice box
Radar
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
First mate
Fishing license

How cancellations work

Deposit non-refundable
If it is unsafe to travel, you may still cancel free of charge or change the date(s) of your booking.
More details

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child friendly
Encouraged
No smoking
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed

How you can pay

Book with 20% deposit, pay rest to captain
When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 20% deposit to guarantee your reservation.
The remaining balance is to be paid directly to the charter operator on or prior to your trip date in one of the following payment methods:
 Cash
 Visa
 Mastercard
 American Express
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 5% charge will apply.

What’s biting in West Palm Beach right now

CobiaCobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Marlin (Blue)Marlin (Blue)
SailfishSailfish
Snapper (Yellowtail)Snapper (Yellowtail)
SwordfishSwordfish
Tuna (Blackfin)Tuna (Blackfin)
Tuna (Yellowfin)Tuna (Yellowfin)
WahooWahoo

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