UTERBlacktip shark fishing in The Treasure Coast
In The Treasure Coast, blacktip shark peak December–March and are around year-round, according to Fish Scouter's month-by-month season calendar. January: The winter blacktip migration packs the beaches from Jupiter to Boca — tens of thousands just off the sand.
No note for October — see the months around it.
Blacktip shark in The Treasure Coast, month by month
- JanuaryPeakThe winter blacktip migration packs the beaches from Jupiter to Boca — tens of thousands just off the sand.
- FebruaryPeakPeak of the winter aggregation off Palm Beach.
- MarchPeakLeaving north as the water warms.
- AprilLeaving
- MayAround
- JuneAround
- JulyAround
- AugustAround
- SeptemberAround
- OctoberAround
- NovemberArriving
- DecemberPeak
Where to fish blacktip shark near Boca Raton, Jupiter, Stuart
The inlets and the Intracoastal behind them, the southern Indian River Lagoon's grass flats and spoil islands, the St. Lucie and Loxahatchee rivers, the beaches, and a reef line that comes within a mile of the sand from Jupiter south.
Fish Scouter charts 442 artificial reef, 260 grass flat, 48 beach / surf, 7 pass / inlet spots in the Palm Beach & the Treasure Coast map area — the kinds blacktip shark hold on.
What to use for blacktip shark
- Finger mulletLip-hooked on a 2/0 to 4/0 circle hook and free-lined, or on a fish-finder rig in the surf. Cut mullet on the bottom for redfish and drum.
- Menhaden (pogies)Nose-hooked on a circle hook and free-lined or slow-trolled; cut in chunks for the bottom.
- Blue runners (hardtails)Nose-hooked and slow-trolled on a wire stinger rig for kings; bridled for sailfish and cobia.
- Cut ladyfishA whole ladyfish or a head on a 9/0 circle hook and wire for sharks; chunks on the bottom for redfish and drum. The best shark bait in Florida.
- Bonito (cut)Whole on cable for tiger and bull sharks; fillets and chunks on the bottom for grouper and snapper; strips trolled for wahoo.
- Leader80–150 lb mono
- Hook8/0–16/0
- Braid65–150 lb
Feeds in 68–90°F water, best at 74–86°F.
Questions anglers ask
When is the best time to catch blacktip shark in The Treasure Coast?
Peak season is December–March. Blacktip shark are here year-round. January: The winter blacktip migration packs the beaches from Jupiter to Boca — tens of thousands just off the sand.
Where do blacktip shark hold in The Treasure Coast?
Look on beach / surf, pass / inlet, grass flat, artificial reef — around Boca Raton, Jupiter, Stuart, Fort Pierce, Vero Beach, Sebastian.
What is the best bait for blacktip shark in The Treasure Coast?
Live bait: finger mullet, menhaden (pogies), blue runners (hardtails), cut ladyfish. Finger mullet: Lip-hooked on a 2/0 to 4/0 circle hook and free-lined, or on a fish-finder rig in the surf. Cut mullet on the bottom for redfish and drum. Tackle: leader 80–150 lb mono, hook 8/0–16/0, braid 65–150 lb.
What are the rules for blacktip shark in The Treasure Coast?
Size and bag limits and closed seasons are set by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) and change — read the current rule at https://myfwc.com/fishing/saltwater/recreational/ before you keep a fish. A licence is sold at https://myfwc.com/license/recreational/.
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