Palm Beach Charters

Book your next trip with Palm Beach Charters and discover what makes the fishing in West Palm Beach so unique. Your guide for the day is Captain Neil, offering years of knowledge and experience.

There’s no guarantee when you’re fishing, but just some of the species you can catch around here include Kingfish, Blackfin Tuna, Amberjack, Sailfish, Mutton Snapper, Mangrove Snapper, Yellowtail Snapper, Red Grouper, Wahoo, Mahi Mahi, and more, depending on conditions. For these species, you’re likely to troll and bottom fish using light or heavy tackle.

Capt. Neil operates a 25’ Robalo Cuddy cabin that holds up to 4 passengers. Capt. Neil will provide rods and reels, lures, and bait. Live bait is available for an extra charge. There’s no need to buy a fishing license. Keep in mind that some fish may have harvest limits or closed seasons. Your captain will help you follow regulations while you fish.

Trips with Palm Beach Charters are child-friendly, so the whole family can come and unplug for the day! Children must wear life vests, so find out if the appropriate size is available on board. A few items to bring include snacks and drinks for the journey, sunglasses, and sunscreen (non-spray). No glass bottles, please.

And that’s it! Your fishing trip with Palm Beach Charters is just a click away.



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Shared trip
    3 Hour Reef Fishing (3 max) Shared
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    3 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $350
    A quick trip out to the Palm Beach Reefs for drift fishing. Targeting Mutton, yellowtail, grouper and kingfish. All equipment and license included. MINIMUM 2 PEOPLE. Grab a friend and let’s go!
    Types of fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Reef Fishing
    Wreck Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Bottom Fishing
    Drift Fishing
    Targeted fish
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Grouper (Red)
    Red Grouper
    Snapper (Mutton)
    Mutton Snapper
    Snapper (Yellowtail)
    Yellowtail Snapper
  • Private trip
    3 Hr Trip – Bottom Fishing (3 MAX)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    3 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $500
    Three-hour bottom fishing trip. We will go bottom fishing on the reefs just outside of Palm Beach inlet. We will target species such as Mutton Snapper, Yellowtail Snapper, Grouper, Triggerfish, and maybe even Kingfish. Limited to 3-person group. All equpment and license included.
    Types of fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Reef Fishing
    Wreck Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Bottom Fishing
    Jigging
    Drift Fishing
    Targeted fish
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Grouper (Red)
    Red Grouper
    Snapper (Yellowtail)
    Yellowtail Snapper
    Sheepshead
    Sheepshead
    Triggerfish (Gray)
    Gray Triggerfish
    Snapper (Vermilion)
    Vermilion Snapper
    Scup (Porgy)
    Scup (Porgy)
    Grunt
    Grunt
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $600
    Half-day trip, leaving the dock at 8 a.m. and returning at noon. All equipment, including license, provided. We will go nearshore to offshore and/or bottom fishing, depending on what is biting. Bring drinks and snacks.
    Types of fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Offshore Fishing
    Reef Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Deep Sea Fishing
    Bottom Fishing
    Light Tackle
    Jigging
    Heavy Tackle
    Trolling
    Drift Fishing
    Targeted fish
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Sailfish
    Sailfish
    Snapper (Mutton)
    Mutton Snapper
    Snapper (Yellowtail)
    Yellowtail Snapper
    Tuna (Blackfin)
    Blackfin Tuna
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    US $600
    Half-day fishing trip, leaving the dock at 1:00 p.m. and returning at 5 p.m. All equipment including license provided. We will go nearshore to offshore and/or bottom fishing, depending on what is biting. Bring drinks and snacks.
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Offshore Fishing
    Reef Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Deep Sea Fishing
    Bottom Fishing
    Light Tackle
    Jigging
    Heavy Tackle
    Trolling
    Drift Fishing
    Targeted fish
    Amberjack
    Amberjack
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Sailfish
    Sailfish
    Wahoo
    Wahoo
    Snapper (Mutton)
    Mutton Snapper
    Snapper (Yellowtail)
    Yellowtail Snapper
    Tuna (Blackfin)
    Blackfin Tuna
  • Private trip
    5 Hr Fishing/snorkeling/swim Combo
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $750
    A great family and friends trip! Divide the time anyway you would like. Leaving the dock at 8 AM and returning at 1 PM. Trolling for mahi-mahi and tuna, bottom and wreck fishing for snappers and king fish. Then head inshore to beautiful peanut Island Park for snorkeling, swimming and lunch on the beach or boat. Perfect trip for families and kids. Bring snacks, drinks, and lunch. Cooler provided
    Types of fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Offshore Fishing
    Reef Fishing
    Wreck Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Deep Sea Fishing
    Bottom Fishing
    Jigging
    Heavy Tackle
    Trolling
    Drift Fishing
    Targeted fish
    Barracuda (Great)
    Great Barracuda
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Sailfish
    Sailfish
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Snapper (Mutton)
    Mutton Snapper
    Snapper (Yellowtail)
    Yellowtail Snapper
    Tuna (Blackfin)
    Blackfin Tuna
    Grouper (Snowy)
    Snowy Grouper
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FAQs about Palm Beach Charters

Palm Beach Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $175 per person - 3 Hour Reef Fishing (3 max) Shared (3 hours)
  • US $500 per group - 3 Hr Trip – Bottom Fishing (3 MAX) (3 hours)
  • US $600 per group - 4 Hour Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $600 per group - 4 Hour Trip (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $750 per group - 5 Hr Fishing/snorkeling/swim Combo (5 hours)

When you book a trip with Palm Beach Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Bed
  • Live Bait Well
  • Ice Box

Trips booked with Palm Beach Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (Fish cleaning and filleting included. Tips greatly appreciated. )
  • Fishing License (All fishing licenses included. )

Palm Beach Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing (We travel from nearshore reefs out to 5 miles from shore. In depths up to 500 feet. )
  • Reef Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing

Palm Beach Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Drift Fishing
  • Deep Sea Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Palm Beach Charters include:
  • Amberjack
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Grouper (Red)
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Little Tunny (False Albacore)
  • Sailfish
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Snapper (Mutton)
  • Snapper (Yellowtail)
  • Tuna (Blackfin)
  • Wahoo

Meet the Captain

Neil Linkmeyer
West Palm Beach, Florida, United States
16 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
29 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since August 2023
Angler's Choice
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Captain Neil Linkmeyer is a Pennsylvania native and has been fishing since childhood. He began fishing the rivers, streams, and lakes of the northeast and developed a real passion for fishing. After college, he began fishing the Chesapeake Bay and the Atlantic Ocean off New Jersey and Maryland. In 1999 Neil started visiting Florida and soon became an avid fisherman of all the nearshore and offshore species of Florida fish. Neil is also a certified scuba diver and became a dive master in 2018. He led dive charters out of Islamorada and Stuart, FL. Neil currently captains private vessels and operates Palm Beach Charters out of the Palm Beach Inlet.

About this listing

Targeted species

Amberjack Amberjack
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi) Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Grouper (Red) Red Grouper
King Mackerel (Kingfish) King Mackerel (Kingfish)

Boat specs

Robalo (Cuddy cabin) originally built in 2005. Powered by a 300HP Suzuki engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 25 knots.

Length
25 ft
Capacity
4 persons

Types of fishing

Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
We travel from nearshore reefs out to 5 miles from shore. In depths up to 500 feet.
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Drift Fishing
Deep Sea Fishing

Amenities

GPS
Fishfinder
Bed
Live Bait Well
Ice Box

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Fish cleaning and filleting included. Tips greatly appreciated.
Fishing License
All fishing licenses included.

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 3 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 3 days before the trip date, free of charge. If you cancel or modify your booking later, or fail to show up, you'll forfeit 100% of what you've paid.

Listing policies

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
Kids and families welcome! We gladly teach kids and novice fishermen all the skills necessary to get the big catch. Kids under age 13 required to wear life jackets. (State law) I can provide if you tell me what size.
No Smoking
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

Payment

Book with 15% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 15% 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
Bank Transfer

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Recent fishing reports

Mahi have arrived!!
Mahi have arrived!!
April 25, 2024
38 inch bull Mahi on the troll bunch of smaller ones on the drift . The Fishing is heating up.
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April 5, 2024
A great morning of family Fishing. Plenty of snappers for everyone to reel in.
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 29 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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The Captain was very knowledgeable and friendly. It was a perfect trip for a family of 4.
The Captain was very knowledgeable and friendly. It was a perfect trip for a family of 4.
Great experience!
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
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Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
100%
Appropriate for children
92%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
97%
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Brian M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great captain. Great trip.

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (AM) on February 23, 2024
Had a great day fishing with Neil. He is truly a super nice guy. My girlfriend and her 11-year-old son were visiting from New...
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Erica C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
Overall

Patient and knowledgeable captain- a perfect day of reef fishing!

VERIFIED   3 Hour Reef Fishing (3 max) Shared on January 21, 2024
Captain Neil was amazing and was so flexible with us with some weather fluctuations that came up. He communicated effectively...
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John W.
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Excellent
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Excellent
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Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Half day trip with Captain Neil

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (AM) on August 17, 2023
We booked a half day trip with Captain Niel out of West Palm Beach could not have had more fun. Captain Niel was on time and...
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Sarah S.
Excellent
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5.0 / 5
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Highly recommend!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (AM) on January 8, 2024
My son and I spent a terrific morning with captain Neil. Although the seas were rough, the trip was incredibly enjoyable and...
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Kevin M.
Excellent
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Experience:
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Crew
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5.0 / 5
Overall

Hook,Line and Fish!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (AM) on November 11, 2023
Neil was very professional, he made sure we were catching fish while on the hunt for the trophy! We highly recommend booking...
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