Spring (Mar–May)
Prime time for mahi-mahi as the Gulf Stream pushes close to shore. Blackfin tuna are plentiful, and cobia offer exciting sight-fishing. Read the spring report.
What’s Biting
Jupiter Fishing Seasons
Seasons of top fishing and sightseeing adventures — know what’s biting before you book.
South Florida Sport Fishing Seasons
Although you can catch a variety of fish on any given day, there are definite times of year to target specific pelagic species off Jupiter.
| Species | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mahi-Mahi | Occasional | Occasional | Targeted | Targeted | Targeted | Occasional | Occasional | Occasional | Occasional | Targeted | Targeted | Targeted |
| Sailfish | Targeted | Targeted | Targeted | Targeted | Occasional | Occasional | Occasional | Occasional | Occasional | Occasional | Targeted | Targeted |
| Kingfish | Not targeted | Not targeted | Not targeted | Occasional | Targeted | Targeted | Targeted | Targeted | Occasional | Occasional | Not targeted | Not targeted |
| Wahoo | Not targeted | Not targeted | Not targeted | Not targeted | Occasional | Targeted | Targeted | Targeted | Occasional | Occasional | Not targeted | Not targeted |
| Tuna | Not targeted | Not targeted | Targeted | Targeted | Targeted | Targeted | Occasional | Not targeted | Not targeted | Not targeted | Not targeted | Not targeted |
- Targeted — prime season
- Occasional
- Not targeted
Summer & Fall (Jun–Oct)
Bottom fishing for grouper and amberjack on the reefs and wrecks, kingfish close to shore and wahoo for those who venture farther out. Read the summer report.
Winter (Nov–Feb)
Sailfish migrate past Jupiter — kite fishing at its best. Mahi return in late fall, plus kingfish and snapper on the reefs. Read the winter report.
Inshore species like snook, snapper and tarpon can be targeted much of the year — ask Captain Tom about night snook trips.
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