Great Barracuda Fishing Off Riviera Beach Florida

Fishing Charter with Captain Rich Adler – Rates & Booking

Captain Rich Adler of Tuna Wahoo Charters on Tuesday July offers half-day morning trips starting at dawn for optimal fishing conditions. Our West Palm Beach fishing charter includes all tackle, bait, and fishing licenses with experienced guidance targeting Great Barracuda and other Atlantic gamefish. Trips accommodate up to 6 anglers with rates starting at competitive pricing for shared charters or private bookings available. Book online or call direct to secure your preferred date and discuss specific target species or techniques you'd like to focus on during your offshore adventure.

Highlights of Half Day Trip (AM)

This morning charter showcased the diverse fishing opportunities available in West Palm Beach waters. Using a combination of trolling, bottom fishing, and live bait techniques, we successfully targeted multiple species including a quality 20-inch Great Barracuda. The partly cloudy conditions provided ideal fishing weather, with calm seas allowing us to work both nearshore reefs and deeper offshore structure.

The versatility of our approach proved effective, demonstrating why West Palm Beach ranks among Florida's premier fishing destinations. From the initial trolling spread to targeted bottom fishing over productive structure, each technique contributed to a successful morning on the water with steady action and quality catches.

Local Species Insights: Great Barracuda

Great Barracuda thrive in West Palm Beach's warm Atlantic waters, particularly around the reef systems and wrecks that dot our offshore fishing grounds. These apex predators patrol depths from 20 to 100 feet, using their incredible speed and razor-sharp teeth to ambush prey. During summer months like July, barracuda become more active in the early morning hours, making our dawn departures perfectly timed for encountering these aggressive feeders. Their preference for structure makes them ideal targets when trolling along reef edges or working live bait near wrecks, where they hunt for smaller fish and squid.

Plan Your Fishing Charter Day

Our half-day morning trips depart before sunrise to maximize fishing time during peak feeding periods. All necessary equipment is provided including rods, reels, tackle, bait, and fishing licenses. The boat accommodates up to 6 anglers comfortably with safety equipment, coolers, and fish cleaning services included. We recommend bringing sunscreen, hats, and drinks while we handle all the fishing logistics. Captain Rich's local knowledge of West Palm Beach waters ensures we fish the most productive areas based on current conditions, tides, and seasonal patterns for the best chance at landing trophy barracuda and other exciting gamefish.