Miami Fishing

Miami may be known for its night life, but it is also known for its fantastic fishing. Home of the Miami International Boat Show, the boating and fishing community is strong in this area. With quick access to the Everglades, Biscayne Bay, thousands of reefs, and the warm waters of the Gulf Stream, Miami provides excellent fishing year round.

Fishing offshore of Miami will produce great catches of Bonito, Kingfish, Mahi-mahi (dolphinfish), and Wahoo, but the highlight is the Sailfish run during the fall and winter. Multiple hookups are common, and live pilchards are the preferred bait.

The Miami bottom fishing scene is filled with big Amberjack, Grouper, and Snapper. With thousands of reefs close to shore, you won’t have any problem finding a place to drop a line.

Many different inshore species such as Cobia, Pompano, Redfish, Spanish Mackerel, Snook, and Tarpon can be found around Miami. Tarpon are around all year, but the larger ones are caught from February through June. Snook are most commonly caught from September to December. Often overlooked, fishing the Everglades can be productive for catching big Largemouth Bass.

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Latest Miami Fishing Reports

• It's Finally Over! February 16-28 2026
  It's not often I say that about month's end but this has been a tough month.  With the steady cold fronts dropping air and water temps into unusual lows the fishing has been

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• Burrr This was not good! February 1-15 2026
  Burr it’s been cold and the last two weeks have definitely been slower fishing because of it. However with this nice warming trend everything is starting to get back on track

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• Fort Lauderdale Charter Fishing Report – February 17 2026
  The cold weather has ignited a fishing frenzy here in Fort Lauderdale and our recent charter trips have been nothing short of spectacular! If you’re looking for great fishing

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• This is how to wrap up January January 1-31 2026
  Sure it's been cold and windy but the fish have to eat and my clients have decided to go for it and it's paid off.  More tarpon are moving in with the cold and they have been

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• Fort Lauderdale Charter Fishing Report – January 25 2026
  Fort Lauderdale Offshore & Reef Fishing Update Fishing in Fort Lauderdale has been slower than average over the past couple of weeks mainly due to rough weather patterns. Whi

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• And it continues! January 1-15 2026
  Yes we've a cold front in January. No it's not strange but it is strange that we've only had one.  The weather has been spectacular and the fishing on fire.  There was a bit

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• Happy New Year 2026
  I wish all a Happy New Year! The end of fishing year was exciting for a few weeks when the big Tarpon showed up in the back country and on the coast. I spent the holiday in K

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• Incredible Finish! December 16-31 2025
  Wow what an incredible second half of December we’ve had in Miami. The bay has been firing on all cylinders and with the exception of the last couple days of the month it’s b

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• Fort Lauderdale Christmas Eve Fishing Report | Marlin My Darlin Charters
  Season’s Greetings from Marlin My Darlin the premier family fishing charter in Fort Lauderdale! This Christmas season our fishing charters are delivering outstanding results.

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• December Fort Lauderdale Fishing Report
  Aboard the Marlin My Darlin Sportfishing Charter Over the last couple of weeks fishing has been absolutely red hot here in Fort Lauderdale. A series of cold fronts moving thr

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Top Miami Bait & Tackle Stores

1. Capt. Harry's Fishing Supply
   We offer a full line of over 20,000 fishing related products from the finest manufacturers including Big Game Fishing rods and reels, lures, terminal tackle, rigging accessories, fishing accessories, boating accessories, clothing, fishing gifts and m
   

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2. Mustad Hooks
   Land covers 28% of earth's surface. We cover the rest. Mustad - the best selling hook on the planet.
   

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3. Atlantic & Gulf Fishing Supply
   Atlantic & Gulf Fishing Supply Corporation is a retailer and wholesaler of commercial fishing supplies. We carry one of the world's largest inventories of fishing supply products. Our primary customers include commercial fishing fleets, fish
   

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4. Crook & Crook
   We have been serving anglers and boaters for over 50 years. Three easy ways to shop; our store located in Miami, Florida open 7 days a week, online at www.tackletogo.com and/or request a C&C Fishing and Marine Catalog from our website.
   

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5. Baitmasters of South Florida
   Baitmasters of South Florida produces the highest quality baits available anywhere. These baits consistently out fish the competition.
   

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6. El Capitan Marine & Fishing Center
   If we don't have we can get it! If we can't get it you don't need it! El Capitan carries over 25,000 fishing and marine related products from over 1200 manufactures including Garmin, Furuno, Raymarine, Icom, Si-tex, Hummingbird, Shakespea
   

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7. The Fly Shop of Miami
   We are a full service fly shop specializing in the diverse fisheries of South Florida . Biscayne Bay , The Everglades , The Florida Keys , and local peacock bass fishing are at our doorstep , but are familiar with many destinations and can outfit you
   

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8. Kendall Bait & Tackle Inc
   
   

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9. Bullbuster USA - Brand Direct Fishing Lines
   
   

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10. Biscayne Rod Manufacturing
    Since 1948, Biscayne Rod Manufacturing has been the premier manufacturer of fishing rods for deep sea, flats, inshore, rivers, streams, and lakes. We build rods in every pound and weight class for everything from trout and bass to snook, tarpon, perm
    

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Top Miami Fishing Charters & Guides

1. Miami Bonefishing
   Sight fishing the clear flats of Biscayne Bay for bonefish is one of the most challenging light tackle angling endeavors on the planet since our Miami Biscayne Bay bonefish are difficult to spot on the flats; they are very leery of anglers, noise and
   

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2. Caught Lookin Charters
   16 years guiding experience and a kid friendly charter. Fishing out of Government Cut, Biscayne Bay, and Flamingo.
   

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3. Shallow Tails Guide Service
   Capt. Raul Montoro: Your guide to fishing South Florida’s beautiful waters – Biscayne Bay, Flamingo Everglades National Park, and the Florida Keys including Islamorada – Targeting Bonefish, Permit, Tarpon, Snook, Redfish and more!
   

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4. L & H Sportfishing
   The L & H is one of the most successful tournament fishing charter boats in South Florida History. Captain Jimmy offers a variety of fishing trips out of Key Biscayne, Florida - just minutes from downtown Miami, South Beach, and Coconut Grove. Le
   

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5. Florida Native Charters
   Choose Florida Native Charters as your Miami Fishing Guide for inshore fishing in Miami. Captain Tom Weber will take you to the beautiful Biscayne Bay flats and National Park, which offer a wide range of exciting angling opportunities and your chance
   

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6. Old Hat Fishing Charters
   Old Hat Deep Sea Fishing Charters provides the cleanest charter boat, the finest sport fishing tackle and a great crew. Located between Miami and Hollywood.
   

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7. Top Gun Charters
   Miami's "Top Gun" is the boat to charter for a "deep sea" fishing charter. We fish the waters of Miami, Miami Beach, and Key Biscayne departing from our charter dock in Crandon Marina on Key Biscayne.
   

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8. In The Zone
   Our south Florida waters have a wide variety of species and some of the best salt-water fishing in the world. Sailfish call it their home, Dolphin, Kingfish, Wahoo, Snapper and Grouper live and migrate through these waters. I am currently located
   

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9. Double Threat Fishing Charters
   Double Threat Charters offers trips inshore and offshore on the east and west coasts of South Florida. Destinations include Miami and the Upper Keys, Biscayne Bay, the Everglades, and Flamingo. The target species are countless and the destinations wi
   

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10. Cutting Edge
    THE CUTTING EDGE IS KEY BISCAYNE'S FINEST SPORT FISHING CHARTER BOAT. IF YOUR VISITING MIAMI AND IN SEARCH OF A TOP NOTCH SPORT FISHING MACHINE; ALLOW US TO SHOW YOU THE CUTTING EDGE STYLE OF SPORT FISHING.
    

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Top Miami Marinas

1. Matheson Hammock Marina
   In conjunction with the park, the county runs an on-site marina accommodating vessels of up to 50 feet (15 m). Other facilities include a fishing tackle shop, boat launch ramps, gas and diesel fuel, and wetslips.
   

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2. Miami Beach Marina
   The magic of Miami Beach is yours when you plan your waterfront stay at the Miami Beach Marina. Located adjacent to Government Cut, with no fixed bridges and plenty of deep water, Miami Beach Marina affords easy accessibility to great fishing...saili
   

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3. Dinner Key Marina
   Our flagship facility is located just south of downtown, in historic Coconut Grove. The 582 slip marina (Florida's largest wet slip marine facility) provides modern comfortable berthing accommodations in a park-like setting to transient, long-ter
   

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4. Sea Isle Marina & Yachting Center
   Situated on the northern side of Downtown Miami—in the heart of the city’s arts, entertainment, and cultural district—this full-service facility features boat slips large enough to accommodate yachts up to 110 feet. However, our docks are just the on
   

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5. Loggerhead Marina
   Conveniently located a short distance from the upper Florida Keys and immediately adjacent to the vast Biscayne National Park, referred to as Black Point Park. Loggerhead Marina – South Miami offers South Florida dry rack boat storage for vessels up
   

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