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Pompano fishing in Palm Beach County

17 rated shore spots in Palm Beach County hold pompano — ranked below with today's live forecast score for the species.

Pompano forecast map for Palm Beach County

Every spot colored by how it fishes for pompano right now. Scrub the timeline, tap a pin for its forecast, or go full screen.

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Size, bag and season rules in Palm Beach County

Open: keep up to 6 a day of 11 in or more

Palm Beach County

Rules set by Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

Minimum size
11 inMeasured nose to the fork of the tail
Bag limit
6 a day

Source: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission · checked Sep 30, 2026

A summary of the rules these authorities publish for anglers, checked on the dates shown. It is not legal advice: the authority's own page is the rule, and rules can change.

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Best pompano spots in Palm Beach County

1Juno Beach PierGood · 72HotspotWinter and early spring in the surf trough near the beach end. Pompano jigs or sand fleas on the bottom.2John D. MacArthur Beach State ParkFair · 62HotspotThe main cool-season target in the first trough; sand fleas or clam on a double-drop rig on a rising tide.3Jupiter Inlet, DuBois ParkGood · 79ReliableWinter and spring at the inlet mouth; small jigs or sand fleas.4Coral Cove ParkGood · 74ReliableThe winter target in the troughs between the rocks; sand fleas on a double-drop rig on a rising tide.5Carlin ParkGood · 78ReliableCarlin's cool-season prize in the first trough; sand fleas on a double-drop rig, or a small jig as the tide rises.6Loggerhead ParkGood · 74ReliableThe cool-season target in the troughs; sand fleas, clam or scented baits on a double-drop rig, best while the tide rises.7Ocean Reef ParkGood · 74ReliableThe prize of the cool season in the first trough; a double-drop rig with sand fleas or clam, or a small jig, while the tide rises.8Ocean Ridge Hammock ParkFair · 62ReliableThe main cool-season quarry in the nearest trough; sand fleas, clam or a small jig as the tide rises.9Gulfstream Park, Gulf StreamFair · 62ReliableThe cool-season target in the first trough; sand fleas, clam or a small jig on a rising tide.10Lake Worth Beach PierGood · 73ReliableWinter fish near the beach end of the pier; jigs or sand fleas. Fishing from the city beach itself is not allowed.11Boca Raton Inlet (South Inlet Park)Good · 67ReliableWinter and early spring on the beach south of the jetty, outside the guarded area; sand fleas and pompano jigs in the first trough.12Boynton InletFair · 64ReliableWinter fish at the inlet mouth; small jigs or sand fleas, away from the guarded swimming area.13Red Reef ParkFair · 55ReliableFall-to-spring fish in the sandy troughs; bought sand fleas or shrimp on a pompano rig.14Lantana Municipal Beach ParkGood · 73ReliableWinter fish on the sand away from the rocks; sand fleas or clam on a pompano rig.15Blue Heron Bridge, Phil Foster ParkGood · 74Worth a tryWinter fish on sandy bottom near the park on the incoming; small jigs.16Lantana Bridge (Sportsman's Park)Good · 66Worth a tryWinter runs through the Intracoastal channel; small pompano jigs bounced on the bottom.17Spanish River ParkFair · 60Worth a tryBeach option in the cooler months outside the swimming areas; sand fleas or clam on a double-drop rig.
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Tactics for pompano

Top baits, best first

  1. Sand Fleas (Mole Crabs)
  2. Dead Shrimp
  3. Pompano Jig
  4. Clams

Rigs that work, best first

  1. Pompano Rig
  2. Double-Drop Bottom Rig
  3. Jighead

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