Kingfish (also known as King Mackerel) can be caught year round fishing out of Stuart, Florida and the St. Lucie Inlet but the best fishing and biggest fish are caught during the seasons of late Spring and early Summer. Kingfish are migratory and they travel up the Atlantic to the Carolinas at this time of year before migrating back down here to South Florida for Winter. Live baiting is my favorite way to catch kings. We use 20lb conventional or spinning tackle and we live chum these fish.
It’s very exciting when we get the Kingfish chummed up behind the boat. Kingfish commonly launch 10-15ft out of the water when initially striking the bait. This is called sky rocketing. Razor sharp teeth and blistering speed runs make for an exciting encounter. One tip is to use a generous amount of line – they will keep on running once they strike your bait so lots of line and good drag are essential. The average Kingfish we catch is probably 10-12lbs and we catch fish in excess of 35-40lbs every Summer.
Kings are good eating but do not freeze very well because of the oils in the meat. Kingfish make excellent smoked fish and smoked fish dip. So if you have a smoker or want to get your kingfish smoked the DayMaker can help you out. Bring the kids and catch some flat seas and summertime Kingfish and Reef fish. By-catches include Cobia, Sailfish, Wahoo, Bonito, Shark, Dolphin, and Barracuda.
Want to go fishing for some Kingfish? Call The Captain at (772) 380-3455 or book your charter online!
A deposit will be charged to your card if you do not show for your fishing charter and it has not been cancelled within a 14 day window proceeding your trip departure time. All trips cancelled at the Captain’s discretion because of weather or boat issues will not be charged a deposit. The deposit rate for a 1/2 day is $500 and the deposit rate for all other trips is $750 per day.
Weather Issues: Any trip decisions involving the weather are at the sole discretion of the Captain. If the Captain determines the weather is not suitable for fishing anywhere, your deposit will be returned
NOTE: NO HANDHELD GPS. THEY WILL BE CONFISCATED!
We offer a range of charters including half-day, three-quarter day, and full-day trips. Each is designed to cater to different fishing experiences, from quick trips to full-day adventures targeting specific species. You can see pricing and book a charter here.
You recommend that you book directly through our website but you can also call us if you have questions before booking. We recommend booking in advance, especially during peak season, to ensure availability.
Depending on the season and charter type, you can target Sailfish, Dolphin, Tuna, Snapper, Grouper, Kingfish and much more. Our experienced crew will guide you to the best spots for the day’s conditions.
Yes, children are welcome! We ensure a safe, family-friendly environment. However, we advise parental discretion for very young children due to the nature of the sea conditions.
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Charters depart out of Sailfish Marina in Stuart, FL.
Charters depart out of Sailfish Marina in Stuart, FL.
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