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Ocean Inlet Park – South Jetty:
This is the south-side companion to the north jetty at the Boynton Inlet — the same productive cut where the Lake Worth Lagoon meets the Atlantic, fished from the opposite bank. The South Jetty has a reputation among Boynton locals as a snook spot, especially on the tide changes, and it sees the same steady parade of bait and gamefish moving through the inlet.
Like the north side, it’s free to fish, and inlet fishing is open 24 hours even though the park gates run sunrise to sunset. Anglers work the jetty rocks and seawalls for snook, pompano, Spanish mackerel, whiting, bluefish, snapper, jacks and sheepshead, with tarpon and bigger fish pushing through the narrow channel. Live mullet, pilchard and sardines — easily netted right in the inlet — are the local baits of choice.
Ocean Inlet Park wraps around the inlet with a 600-foot beach, a marina, picnic pavilions, a playground, restrooms, outdoor showers and free parking. Lifeguards are on duty 8am to 5pm, and fishing isn’t allowed in the guarded swim area. There’s a small snack bar on site, though hours can be hit or miss.
The South Jetty really turns on in fall and early winter, when the mullet run pulls everything in close. Tide changes beat slack water, and mornings are the calmest time to fish.
Popular Species
Inlet Variety
Snook, Pompano, Spanish Mackerel, Whiting, Bluefish, Snapper, Jacks, Sheepshead
Free — Open 24 Hours
Bring Your Own
Free to fish; inlet fishing is open 24 hours (park gates sunrise–sunset). No tackle shop — bring gear, bait and your Florida license.
The South Side
A Snook Tide Spot
Locals work the south jetty for snook on the tide changes. Same Boynton Inlet, fished from the opposite bank. Marina, beach and free parking in the park.
Fishing at the South Jetty
Snook are the prize on the tide changes — fish live bait or a jig tight to the rocks as the water moves. Fan casts across the inlet take pompano, mackerel and jacks, and the fall mullet run is the year’s highlight. Net your own mullet and pilchard right in the inlet, fish a moving tide over slack water, and come early when it’s calm.
Spot
South jetty, Boynton Inlet
Water
Atlantic / inlet
Fishing Hours
24 hours
Park Hours
Sunrise–Sunset
Fee
Free
License
Your own FL license
Tackle Shop
None
Parking
Free
Tide Forecast
Tides shown for the nearest NOAA station — a planning guide. Always confirm conditions before you head out.
Before You Fish
- Free to fish; inlet fishing is open 24 hours, though the park gates run sunrise to sunset.
- Bring your own Florida saltwater license and gear — there’s no tackle shop on site.
- Fishing isn’t allowed in the guarded swimming area (lifeguards 8am–5pm); fish the jetty and seawalls.
- Free parking and restrooms on site; a small snack bar is there but hours vary.
- No dogs, glass or fires in the park.
- Fall and winter runs are best; net mullet and pilchard right in the inlet for bait.
Plan Your Visit
6990 N Ocean Blvd, Boynton Beach, FL 33435
The south jetty at the Boynton Inlet — free, open 24 hours for fishing, and a local snook spot on the tide changes, with a full county park around it.