The Palm Beaches sit where the Gulf Stream swings in closest to the Florida coast, making this stretch one of the top sailfish destinations in the country during the winter run. Inshore, the Lake Worth Lagoon and Intracoastal Waterway add snook, tarpon, and jack crevalle to the mix.

The Palm Beach Inlet is a well-known spot for snook and tarpon on a moving tide, and the nearby reef ledge holds sailfish close enough to reach on a short run. The Lake Worth Lagoon's docks and mangrove shorelines are worth working with light tackle for snook and juvenile tarpon.

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What license do you need for Palm Beach?

Florida requires a non-resident saltwater fishing license for anyone 16 or older fishing recreationally in salt water, whether from shore, a pier, or a boat. You choose a 3-day, 7-day, or annual license, fill in your details once, and we email you the official PDF within 1-2 business days. We handle the application with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) so you do not have to. The license is valid statewide along Florida's coast, from the Panhandle to the Keys.

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