Captain Rich Adler Reports Mixed Bag Drift Trip Off Riviera Beach

A near-miss sailfish was the story of the morning on Captain Rich Adler's March 26 drift trip out of Riviera Beach Municipal Marina. The small-party charter, run under Adler's Tuna Wahoo Charters banner, logged bonita and king mackerel before a sailfish struck and got away, capping what the trip report describes as a mixed bag morning on calm spring water.

Adler brings more than 40 years of fishing experience to every trip, and the March 26 log reflects exactly the kind of unpredictable multi-species action that defines the Palm Beach County offshore scene in late March. The spring season here is prime time for kingfish runs and the tail end of the winter sailfish bite, which makes a day producing both on the same drift entirely on-brand for this stretch of coast.

Adler specializes in drift fishing, utilizing advanced methods such as kite fishing and live baiting to target popular species like sailfish, mahi-mahi, bluefish, and wahoo. A near-miss from a billfish on a drift trip isn't a failure — it's a reminder that the fish are there and pushing through.

Docked at the Riviera Beach Marina, Tuna Wahoo Fishing Charters has easy access to some of the best fishing in the whole of Florida. The waters off Riviera Beach benefit directly from the nearby Gulf Stream, which brings nutrients, baitfish, and game species close to shore, creating a rich ecosystem for anglers to explore. That proximity is why mixed bags like this one — bonita and kings in the box, a sail at the boat — happen with regularity out of this marina in spring.

Past trips with Tuna Wahoo have also turned up blackfin tuna, snapper, and banded rudderfish for customers drifting the same grounds. Captain Rich targets sailfish, mahi-mahi, wahoo, tuna, snapper, grouper, and more based on seasonality and fish migrations, working in drift fishing, kite fishing, and bottom fishing to give anglers the best shot at finding fish.

Groups board a 31-foot Rampage Sport Fisherman powered by twin 270 HP Cummins engines, and the boat is equipped with the latest navigational equipment, tackle, live well, and safety gear that meets or exceeds all U.S. Coast Guard requirements. The charter accommodates small groups, creating a personalized fishing experience rather than a crowded boat trip.

Tuna Wahoo Charters meets guests at 200 E 13th Street, Riviera Beach, and the operation books out quickly during peak spring season. Charters are available starting from $80.25 per adult, with a full refund if cancelled at least 24 hours before departure. The booking window runs tight: the trip is booked an average of nine days in advance, so if the March action has your attention, locking in a date sooner rather than later is the smart play.