Pompano Beach · Inshore · Intracoastal

Pompano Beach inshore fishing charters

Snook and tarpon on the Intracoastal Waterway and the Hillsboro Inlet area.

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Fish the Intracoastal Waterway and the Hillsboro Inlet area with a local captain for snook and tarpon. Trips run 4, 6 or 8 hours, with the fishing license, rods, reels, tackle and bait included. Call (407) 392-4593, 9 am – 6 pm, to book.

Angler holding a snook on a boat

How to book your inshore trip

Online booking isn’t available for this trip yet. Call us and we’ll book your date.

4-, 6- or 8-hour inshore trips

Call (407) 392-4593

Saltwater license covered by the captain. Free cancellation up to 72 hours before. Full refund or free reschedule if the guide cancels for weather. Questions? Call (407) 392-4593, 9 am – 6 pm.

Saltwater license covered by the captain. Free cancellation up to 72 hours before. Full refund or free reschedule if the guide cancels for weather. Questions? Call (407) 392-4593, 9 am – 6 pm.

Quick answer

What can you catch inshore fishing in Pompano Beach?

Pompano Beach inshore trips fish the Intracoastal Waterway and the Hillsboro Inlet area for snook and tarpon. iOutdoors books 4-, 6- and 8-hour trips with a local captain. The licensed captain covers your saltwater fishing license, and rods, reels, tackle, bait and fuel are included. These trips are booked by phone: call (407) 392-4593, 9 am – 6 pm.

Prices come from the live booking calendar.

What’s included and what to bring

Included in the price
  • Licensed local captain
  • Boat and fuel
  • Saltwater fishing license (covered by the captain)
  • Rods, reels and tackle
  • Bait
Not included
  • Captain tip (10–20% is customary)
  • Food and drinks
  • Transportation to the meeting spot

What to bring

Polarized sunglassesSunscreenHatLight rain jacketWater and snacksCamera or phone in a dry bag

What’s biting inshore by season

Winter Dec–Feb

  • Redfish and seatrout in the rivers and creeks
  • Sheepshead around structure

Spring Mar–May

  • Snook move to the flats and passes
  • Tarpon start to show late in the spring

Summer Jun–Aug

  • Tarpon and snook
  • Early and late in the day is best

Fall Sep–Nov

  • Redfish school on the flats
  • Snook and trout feed up

Fish you can catch inshore in Pompano Beach

Snook and tarpon. Swipe to see what you could catch.

Illustration of a snook
Inshore

Snook

Common snook

Around mangroves, docks and passes. Seasons and size limits apply.

Illustration of a tarpon
Inshore

Tarpon

Silver king

Big, jumping fish, best in late spring and summer. Catch and release.

Seasons, size and bag limits apply: see the FWC saltwater fishing regulations. Your captain can tell you what you can keep.

Where you’ll fish

Inshore trips fish the Intracoastal Waterway and the Hillsboro Inlet area.

Meeting spot: we confirm the spot and start time with you when you book.

Pompano Beach inshore fishing questions

How do I book?

Call (407) 392-4593, 9 am – 6 pm, and we’ll check dates and book your trip.

How much does an inshore trip cost?

Call us for the price for your date, trip length and group.

What can I catch inshore in Pompano Beach?

Snook and tarpon. What bites depends on the season and the tide.

Do I need a fishing license?

No. The captain’s saltwater license covers everyone fishing on the trip.

What’s included in the price?

The licensed captain, boat and fuel, your saltwater fishing license, rods, reels, tackle and bait. Not included: the captain’s tip (10–20% is customary) and food and drinks.

Can we keep the fish we catch?

Size and bag limits apply to many species, and some are catch and release. Your captain can tell you what you can keep on the day.

Which trip length should I pick?

4 hours is a good first trip and works well with kids. Longer trips give the captain time to move between spots and work the tide.

Is inshore fishing good for kids and first-timers?

Yes. Inshore trips fish calmer, protected water, and your captain sets up the rods and helps every step of the way.

What happens if the weather is bad?

If the captain or guide cancels for weather, you get a full refund or a free reschedule.

What is the cancellation policy?

You can cancel for free up to 72 hours before your trip.

Nearby inshore fishing trips

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