Fishing near West Palm Beach, Florida
Palm Beach County, population 117,415.
- 6 milesto nearest lake
- 10launches nearby
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Fishing around West Palm Beach
West Palm Beach (Palm Beach County) counted 117,415 people in 2020. The nearest lake with an FWC fishing page is Lake Okeeheelee, 6 miles south of town. The closest named launch is Winding Waters Natural Area – Paddlecraft Launch Dock, 2 miles away.
For saltwater, Currie Park is 5 miles off and the coast within 25 miles has 6 fishing piers. Offshore of West Palm Beach, FWC tracks 158 reef sites inside 25 miles.
Lakes around West Palm Beach
- Lake Okeeheelee6 miles south, 157 acres
- Lake Osborne11 miles south
- Caloosa Park Lake17 miles south, 4 acres
- Lake Ida18 miles south
Rivers near West Palm Beach
- St. Lucie River34 miles
Fishing access around West Palm Beach
- Winding Waters Natural Area – Paddlecraft Launch DockWinding Waters Natural Area, 2 miles
- Lake Mangonia Park and Public Boat Ramp (No Motors)Lake Mangonia, 4 miles
- Osprey Park Kayak AccessLake Worth, 5 miles
- Currie Park and Boat RampLake Worth Lagoon, 5 miles
- Jim Barry Light Harbor ParkAtlantic ICW – Lake Worth Lagoon, 5 miles
- Stub Canal Public Boat Ramp (Gem Lake)Gem Lake, 5 miles
- Lake Catherine Park Boat Ramp (No Motors)Lake Catherine / LWDD Canal C-17 (Palm Beach County), 6 miles
- Grassy Waters Preserve Gator Lake Paddlecraft AccessGator Lake, 6 miles
- Lake Park Harbor MarinaAtlantic ICW (Palm Beach County), 6 miles
- Phil Foster Park Paddlecraft Launch BeachAtlantic ICW – Lake Worth Lagoon, 6 miles
Straight line distances from the census center of West Palm Beach.
Salt water within reach of West Palm Beach
Piers within reach of West Palm Beach
- Currie ParkLake Worth Lagoon, 5 miles
- Peanut Island ParkLake Worth Lagoon, 6 miles
- Annie's DockLake Worth Lagoon, 6 miles
- Phil Foster ParkLake Worth Lagoon, 6 miles
- Old Lake Worth Bridge Fishing PierLake Worth Lagoon, 10 miles
- Bryant ParkLake Worth Lagoon, 10 miles
Inshore water near West Palm Beach
- Lake Worth Lagoon12 miles
- Loxahatchee River estuary14 miles
- Jupiter Sound16 miles
How rivers near West Palm Beach are running
| USGS gauge | Latest reading | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Loxahatchee River Near Jupiter,fl | 159 cfs, 11.64 ft gage height | Oct 13 6:30 pm |
US Geological Survey provisional data, retrieved Oct 13, 2026 7:37 pm ET. Provisional readings can be revised.
Bait and guides around West Palm Beach
Bait shops and marinas near West Palm Beach
- Fish N Stik Incbait and tackle, West Palm Beach, under a mile
- R & J Bait & Tacklebait and tackle, West Palm Beach, 2 miles
- Fish Floridabait and tackle, Riviera Beach, 3 miles
- Tormenter Tacklebait and tackle, Riviera Beach, 4 miles
- Ande Monofilamentbait and tackle, Mangonia Park, 4 miles
- Canyon Gear Internationalbait and tackle, Riviera Beach, 4 miles
- Native Outfitters, 1300 N Florida Mango Rdbait and tackle, West Palm Beach, 4 miles
- Fish-N-Stik Incbait and tackle, West Palm Beach, 4 miles
Charters in West Palm Beach
- Reel Lucky Chartersinshore, West Palm Beach, (561) 832-2193
- FishCastings.cominshore, west palm beach, (561) 352-8011
- Glass Action Charterinshore, West Palm Beach, (561) 348-0594
- Hook, Line, Sinker, Adventures…by landinshore, West Palm Beach, (561) 633-5549
- Slob City Chartersinshore, West Palm Beach, (772) 828-9594
- Fishin' My Best Lifeinshore, West Palm Beach, (561) 291-6160
In the area of West Palm Beach
Places to stay near West Palm Beach
- Riviera Beach4 miles
- Palm Beach Gardens8 miles
- Wellington11 miles
- Jupiter12 miles
Counties around West Palm Beach
- Palm Beach Countyseat: West Palm Beach
A look at water near West Palm Beach
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Quick answers for West Palm Beach anglers
What is the closest fishing lake to West Palm Beach?
Lake Okeeheelee, 6 miles south.
Which launch is nearest West Palm Beach?
Winding Waters Natural Area – Paddlecraft Launch Dock is closest, 2 miles away.
Can I fish from a pier near West Palm Beach?
6 piers within 25 miles, starting with Currie Park.
Where is tackle near West Palm Beach?
The nearest is Fish N Stik Inc.
Can I hire a guide in West Palm Beach?
6 guides list West Palm Beach as home port.
What county is West Palm Beach in?
It is in Palm Beach County.
Where are reefs near West Palm Beach?
Yes, 158 within 25 miles.
Where is the nearest river to West Palm Beach?
St. Lucie River is 34 miles away.
What license do visitors need in West Palm Beach?
A short-term license works; 3 days freshwater runs $17.