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!
Charter Operator
Willie Howard
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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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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.
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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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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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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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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!
Captain Willie’s Charters offers the following trips to customers:
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West Palm Beach, Florida, United States
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.
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Up to 10 miles
Reef Fishing
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
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
Rods, reels & tackle
Penn and Shimano
Live Bait
Some
Catch cleaning & filleting
Snacks
Drinks
First Mate
(Some trips)
Fishing License
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.
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
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