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.

Miami Fishing Forecast

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Latest Miami Fishing Reports

• Fort Lauderdale Charter Fishing Report: May 23
  Ahoy fishing enthusiasts! Welcome to the latest fishing report from the Marlin My Darlin Fleet based right here in beautiful Fort Lauderdale. As we wrap up an incredible mont

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• A Beginning of two tales. May 1-15 2025
  Well so far May has been off to a bipolar start. The first week of the month was a grind with a lot of wind and we had to work hard for every fish we caught. However this sec

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• Spring Deep Sea Fishing in Fort Lauderdale – Mahi Tuna & Sailfish Action!
  Spring deep sea fishing in Fort Lauderdale is heating up and now’s the perfect time to get out on the water! The mahi-mahi bite has been strong with plenty of action just off

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• Warmer Windy and Hungry Fish!
  I’m sorry the report is a little bit late for the last month; I was catching fish! I know I have said it was windy in a few reports but it just has not slowed down. It has be

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• Fort Lauderdale Charter Fishing Report – May 5
  April was nothing short of a spectacular springtime fishing season here in Fort Lauderdale. The month was marked by a flurry of incredible catches including sailfish large tr

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• It was and then it wasn't! April 15-30 2025 Report
  Welcome back everyone!  Well the second half of April wasn't great as it usually is which was a surprise.  Yeah we caught fish and made it work but it wasn't easy to make eac

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• Sensational Spring. April 1-15 2025 Report
  What an incredible start to April the past two weeks have been. Sure there were a few slow days but those were definitely the exception rather than the norm.  Case in point I

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• Fishing Fort Lauderdale
  WOW what a great way to end the month of March. We did have some pretty rough days out here we also had some great Fort Lauerdale fishing trips. The Sailfish have been coming

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• Warm water and high winds caught em good!
  The last couple weeks have been busy I’m really thankful the fish bit most of the trips. It was mostly family trips some of the other trips didn’t send me pics. I fished Flam

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• Wrapped it up on a hot streak! March 15-31 2025
  The second half of March was a weather roller coaster ride. We had a cold front move through keeping the air temps in the 50's for almost a week and then tons of wind in the

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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. Bullbuster USA - Brand Direct Fishing Lines
   
   

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9. Kendall Bait & Tackle Inc
   
   

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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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