Captain Willie’s Charters 

4.9/5 (155 reviews)
 
State licensed
 2400 North Flagler Drive, West Palm Bach, West Palm Beach, FL 33407, United States

Captain Willie’s Charters is owned and operated by Captain Willie Howard who is one of the most fun and caring people you will ever meet. He loves taking his guests on trips off of West Palm Beach and into the dazzling blue offshore waters of the Atlantic, showing you the riches of these fishing grounds.

Along with his team of professional fishermen, he’ll be able to guide and teach you anything you need to know about catching a targeted fish, and will make sure you have fun while learning. The crew is very child-friendly, but let them know in advance so they can customize the trip to make it age-appropriate.

You’ll fish aboard a stunning 31’ Contender center console, that can fit up to 4 guests. A light yet agile vessel, she’ll speed off to the productive fishing grounds, and is perfectly adept in the choppy offshore waters too. She boasts a GPS, VHF radio, and a fishfinder, so rest assured you’ll reach the sweet spots with ease.

Capt. Willie will provide all the rods and reels, along with live bait, to make sure you have the edge over all the fish. He’ll take you into the beautiful crystal blue waters of the Atlantic and, depending on the season, you’ll be able to target various species at the same time.

In the spring and fall, you’ll look to get your fill of delicious Mahi Mahi, Blackfin Tuna, Mutton Snapper, and King Mackerel. While in the winter months, you can fish for Bluefish, Blacktip Shark, Spanish Mackerel, and the attractive Sailfish. Whenever you come aboard, you’re in for a treat, so settle in for a thrilling fishing adventure with plenty of rewards to take back to shore.

Everything you need for a productive trip awaits you on board, and Capt. Willie will even provide plenty of soft drinks, water, and snacks. Bring your own lunch aboard on full-day trips, but make sure not to fill up, as the crew will clean and fillet your catch at the end of the day.

Come aboard Captain Willie’s Charters and discover the riches of the Atlantic!

Willie Howard

Charter Operator

Willie Howard

11 years of experience
 ID & credentials verified
 responds within an hour

Most popular features:

 Fishing License
 Live Bait
 You Keep Catch
 Catch cleaning & filleting
 Drinks
 Toilet
 Child Friendly
 Ice Box
 Rods, reels & tackle
 Food (Snacks)

Trip availability and prices

Trip Date:
Days:
Group Size:
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Half Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:15 AM
Seasonal trip (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat)
US $600 
Entire boat: up to 4 people
3/4 Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:15 AM
US $800 
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Full Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:15 AM
US $1,000 
Entire boat: up to 4 people
There are 3 people looking at this charter.

Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.9/5
out of 5 stars from 155 reviews
Boat
4.9/5
Crew
5.0/5
Experience
4.9/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (180)

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Angler rating

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Anglers claimed

Good experience

99%

Appropriate for children

97%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

99%

Caught fish

85%

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Joseph N.
Joseph N.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Great company

VERIFIED
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Full Day Trip on July 19, 2025

The captain and Tom were top notch in promptness, preparedness, navigating where to fish, and customer service. My son and I had an amazing experience. We caught several fish and saw sharks! I highly recommend Captain Willy.

The captain and Tom were top notch in promptness, preparedness, navigating where to fish, and customer service. My son and I had an amazing experience. We caught several fish and saw sharks! I highly recommend Captain Willy.  

 Joseph N. recommends Captain Willie’s Charters

Christina N.
Christina N.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Hooked on Captain Willie's Charters

VERIFIED

Half Day Trip on April 1, 2025

We had a wonderful time today on Captain Willie's Charters. Our goal was to come home with dinner for 5 adults and we exceeded our goal. We went to several spots and caught a variety. Willie and Max are very knowledgeable and well equipped. Thank you for a day of fun on the water. We are happily full now from our delicious dinner and we have a little left over for tomorrow.

We had a wonderful time today on Captain Willie's Charters. Our goal was to come home with dinner for 5 adults and we exceeded our goal. We went to several spots and caught a variety. Willie and Max are very knowledgeable and well equipped. Thank you for a day of fun on the water. We are happily full now from our delicious dinner and we have a little left over for tomorrow.  

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Matthew H.
Matthew H.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Great time with a great Captain!

VERIFIED

3/4 Day Trip on May 27, 2025

We had such a great time with Captain Willie! He is very knowledgeable and great to hang out with for a day on the water. We caught some big kings, Mahi Mahi, a huge sailfish and more! He kept the action going all day trying different techniques, depths and locations based on his knowledge of the area and what was biting. We will definitely book again!!

We had such a great time with Captain Willie! He is very knowledgeable and great to hang out with for a day on the water. We caught some big kings, Mahi Mahi, a huge sailfish and more! He kept the action going all day trying different techniques, depths and locations based on his knowledge of the area and what was biting. We will definitely book again!!  

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Mark R.
Mark R.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Great trip!

VERIFIED

Half Day Trip on April 21, 2025

We had a great time. Capt Willie was extremely accommodating and we caught a some nice keepers! Highly recommend and we will make sure to try to book Capt Willie when we visit Palm Beach again.

We had a great time. Capt Willie was extremely accommodating and we caught a some nice keepers! Highly recommend and we will make sure to try to book Capt Willie when we visit Palm Beach again.  

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Willie Howard
Willie Howard (The Charter Operator)
Replied on April 21, 2025
We very much enjoyed fishing with you and your son. Hope to see you again the next time you're in Florida. Capt. Willie

Eric Y.
Eric Y.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Excellent crew

VERIFIED

Half Day Trip on March 1, 2025

Captain and crew were very knowledgeable and good at finding fish for us to catch!

Captain and crew were very knowledgeable and good at finding fish for us to catch!  

 Eric Y. recommends Captain Willie’s Charters

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FAQs about Captain Willie’s Charters

What are the trip rates for Captain Willie’s Charters?

Captain Willie’s Charters offers the following trips to customers:

  • US $600 per group - Half Day Trip (4 hours)
  • US $800 per group - 3/4 Day Trip (6 hours)
  • US $1,000 per group - Full Day Trip (8 hours)
Which amenities are available onboard with Captain Willie’s Charters?

When you book a trip with Captain Willie’s Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:

  • Toilet Porta Potty
  • GPS Garmin 8612
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Multimedia System Stereo with satellite radio
  • Outriggers Available as needed
  • Ice Box
  • Radar Garmin 24-inch dome radar
What's included in the trip price with Captain Willie’s Charters?

Trips booked with Captain Willie’s Charters include:

  • Rods, reels & tackle (Penn and Shimano)
  • Live Bait (Some)
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Snacks
  • Drinks
  • First Mate ((Some trips))
  • Fishing License
What types of fishing does Captain Willie’s Charters offer?

Captain Willie’s Charters offers the following types of fishing:

  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing (Up to 10 miles)
  • Reef Fishing
What fishing techniques does Captain Willie’s Charters offer?

Captain Willie’s Charters offers the following fishing techniques:

  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle (For Wahoo trolling)
  • Bottom Fishing (We bottom fish while drifting)
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging (Vertical jigging possible)
  • Popping (For Mahi Mahi)
  • Fly Fishing (For Mahi Mahi in summer/fall)
  • Drift Fishing (Often drift with baits at various depths)
  • Kite Fishing (When conditions allow)
  • Deep Sea Fishing
Which fish species can I catch with Captain Willie’s Charters?

Top targeted fish species with Captain Willie’s Charters include:

  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Sailfish
  • Snapper (Mutton)
  • Spanish Mackerel
  • Tuna (Blackfin)
  • Tuna (Skipjack)
  • Wahoo

Your operator

Willie Howard

West Palm Beach, Florida, United States

12 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
156 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since October 2016

Captain Willie has been fishing the ocean off Palm Beach County since the late 1980s and absolutely loves the thrill of it. He was a journalist before that, and still writes for publications such as The Coastal Star and Florida Sportsman magazine. He spent 12 years as a full-time outdoors writer for The Palm Beach Post.

The fish you can target

Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Sailfish
Sailfish
Mutton Snapper
Mutton Snapper
Spanish Mackerel
Spanish Mackerel
Blackfin Tuna
Blackfin Tuna
Skipjack Tuna
Skipjack Tuna
Wahoo
Wahoo

What is the boat like?

Boat Image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
31 ft
Year built
2006
Restored in
2024
Boat manufacturer
Contender
Boat type
Center console

Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
2 x 300HP
Max cruising speed
48 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Nearshore Fishing

Offshore Fishing

Up to 10 miles

Reef Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle

Heavy Tackle

For Wahoo trolling

Bottom Fishing

We bottom fish while drifting

Trolling

Spinning

Jigging

Vertical jigging possible

Popping

For Mahi Mahi

Fly Fishing

For Mahi Mahi in summer/fall

Drift Fishing

Often drift with baits at various depths

Kite Fishing

When conditions allow

Deep Sea Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet

Porta Potty

GPS

Garmin 8612

Fishfinder

Live Bait Well

Multimedia System

Stereo with satellite radio

Outriggers

Available as needed

Ice Box

Radar

Garmin 24-inch dome radar

What’s included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle

Penn and Shimano

Live Bait

Some

Catch cleaning & filleting

Snacks

Drinks

First Mate

(Some trips)

Fishing License

How cancellations work

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.

What the listing policies are

Pickup agreed upon reservation

Transfer to/from departure site may be available and included in price depending on your location and distance from the dock.

Child Friendly

No Smoking

No Alcohol

You Keep Catch

Catch and Release Allowed

All Billfish are released

How you can pay

Book with 10% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 10% 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

 Bank Transfer

What’s biting in West Palm Beach right now

Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)King Mackerel (Kingfish)
SailfishSailfish
Snapper (Mutton)Snapper (Mutton)
Tuna (Blackfin)Tuna (Blackfin)
WahooWahoo
3 people are looking at this charter.