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Sheepshead fishing in Palm Beach County

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

Sheepshead forecast map for Palm Beach County

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

When to go

Out of season — best Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Dec
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Size, bag and season rules in Palm Beach County

Open: keep up to 8 a day of 12 in or more

Palm Beach County

Rules set by Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

Minimum size
12 inMeasured nose to tail, tail pinched
Bag limit
8 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 sheepshead spots in Palm Beach County

1Jupiter Inlet, DuBois ParkFair · 61ReliableWinter fish tight to the rocks; fiddler crabs or shrimp on small strong hooks.2Boynton InletLow · 45ReliableWinter fish tight to the rocks and walls; fiddler crabs or shrimp.3Blue Heron Bridge, Phil Foster ParkFair · 60ReliableWinter and spring on the pilings; fiddler crabs or shrimp on small strong hooks.4Lantana Bridge (Sportsman's Park)Fair · 50ReliableWinter favorite on the bridge pilings; fiddler crabs or shrimp on a small, strong hook.5Bryant Park (Lake Worth Beach)Fair · 51ReliableWinter crowds on the pilings; fiddler crabs or shrimp on a strong hook.6Sawfish Bay ParkLow · 45ReliableWinter fish on the pilings; fiddler crabs dropped straight down.7Burt Reynolds ParkLow · 45ReliableWinter fish on hard structure; fiddler crabs dropped tight.8Jim Barry Light Harbor ParkFair · 60ReliableWinter fish around the pilings; fiddler crabs dropped straight down.9Peanut Island ParkFair · 60ReliableWinter around the pilings and rocks; fiddler crabs or shrimp on a small, strong hook.10Anchorage Park, North Palm BeachFair · 51ReliableA winter target on the pilings, named by the village's own tournament; fiddler crabs dropped straight down.11Spanish River ParkLow · 30ReliableWinter fish on hard structure; fiddler crabs or shrimp dropped straight down.12Waterway Park, JupiterLow · 45ReliableGraze the pilings in winter; drop a fiddler crab straight down beside them.13Juno Park, Juno BeachFair · 54ReliableA winter catch around hard structure; work fiddler crabs slowly.14Lantana Municipal Beach ParkFair · 52ReliableGraze the rocks in winter; shrimp or fiddler crab on a small, strong hook.15James A. Rutherford ParkLow · 30Worth a tryWinter and early spring on the pilings; fiddler crabs or shrimp dropped straight down.16Bert Winters ParkFair · 59Worth a tryWinter fish near hard structure; fiddler crabs fished slowly.17Boca Raton Inlet (South Inlet Park)Low · 30Worth a tryWinter around the jetty rocks; fiddler crabs or shrimp on a small, strong hook.18Red Reef ParkLow · 49Shows occasionallyAn occasional winter fish over nearshore rock; shrimp or fiddler crab on a small hook.
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Tactics for sheepshead

Top baits, best first

  1. Fiddler Crabs
  2. Live Shrimp
  3. Sand Fleas (Mole Crabs)
  4. Dead Shrimp

Rigs that work, best first

  1. Knocker Rig
  2. Split-Shot Rig
  3. Jighead

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