Key Biscayne Deep Sea Fishing Charters & Guides & Trips

78 captains within 25 miles of Key Biscayne, 11 of them in Key Biscayne itself, 32 running offshore. A full day is typically $1,550 for the whole boat. Call the captain directly — we take no bookings and charge no fee.

  • 78Captains within 25 miles
  • 32Deep sea boats
  • $800–$2,800Full day, typically

Contact details checked on each captain's own website

Charters & Guides in Key Biscayne

Call or visit a captain's website to ask about trips, dates and prices. If they're out on the water, leave a message.

78 charters and guides in Key Biscayne

Deep sea fishing in Key Biscayne

32 of the 78 charters in Key Biscayne list offshore trips on their own websites.

State or federal water

Florida state waters on the Atlantic run from shore to 3 miles out; beyond that is federal water. Which side of that line you fish on can change the season and the limits.

Federally permitted boats

Boats with a federal South Atlantic snapper-grouper permit follow federal closures in state waters too, such as the April closure for amberjack. Ask whether the boat is federally permitted.

Where to find current Key Biscayne fishing reports

We don’t publish a daily report and we won’t reprint one. What’s biting this week comes from the boats — here is where the Key Biscayne fleet posts it.

On Instagram 7 Key Biscayne boats

Most captains put the day’s catch here, not on their website.

3 more Key Biscayne captains post there.

Handles and report pages come from each charter’s own website; every link goes to the captain and nothing of theirs is reproduced here. Boats are ordered by how established they are locally.

What a deep sea trip costs in Key Biscayne

The rates Key Biscayne charters and guides publish on their own websites, by trip length. These are the price of the whole boat, and a range across many boats rather than any one boat's rate. Read on 2026-10-01. Confirm with the captain when you call.

  • Half day (3-5 hours)$500 – $1,200 15 charters and guides publish a rate · middle of the range $750
  • Three-quarter day (6-7 hours)$850 – $1,700 10 charters and guides publish a rate · middle of the range $1,100
  • Full day (8+ hours)$800 – $2,800 18 charters and guides publish a rate · middle of the range $1,550

What a trip costs moves with fuel prices, the size of the boat and how far out it runs, and a quiet Tuesday is not a holiday weekend. Nothing here is a booking; we take no fee and hold no rates.

Fishing trips in Key Biscayne by type

Counted from what each captain lists on their own website.

Inshore and bay fishing in Key Biscayne

27 charters list inshore trips, in the bays, back-waters and shallows closer to shore. Among them: Miami Bay Fishing Charters, Miami Inshore Fishing, Fly Fish Miami, Hijack Charters, Salty Seas Sportfishing and 22 more.

Half-day and full-day fishing trips

25 charters list half-day trips and 27 list full-day trips. Trip lengths vary by boat, so ask the captain exactly how many hours are on the water.

Family fishing charters in Key Biscayne

22 charters mention kids or families on their websites. Ask the captain about life jackets in children's sizes and how long the trip runs.

When are you going?

Typical conditions for the month, from NOAA records.

Planning a trip to Key Biscayne

Check tides for your dates, see what each month is usually like and see the closest airports.

Tides on your fishing day

Choose a date to see high and low tide

NOAA tide predictions for Virginia Key, Biscayne Bay.

Typical conditions by month

  • Warmest water: May to October
  • Fewest rainy days: January and February
  • Coolest water: January, around 73°F
  • Warmest air: July, highs near 91°F

Closest airports

With airline service

  • MIAMiami International 11 miles away
  • FLLFort Lauderdale/Hollywood International 26 miles away

Local public airports

  • OPFMiami-Opa Locka Executive 17 miles away
  • TMBMiami Executive 17 miles away
  • HWONorth Perry 22 miles away

Straight-line miles from the centre of Key Biscayne.

See the month-by-month averages
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Sunset5:51 PM6:14 PM7:29 PM7:44 PM7:59 PM8:13 PM8:14 PM7:56 PM7:25 PM6:53 PM5:32 PM5:32 PM
Water73°75°77°79°84°86°88°89°87°83°79°76°
Air (high)78°79°81°84°86°90°91°91°90°87°83°80°
Rainy days33446991010844

Water temperature: NOAA Virginia Key station (0 miles away), 2021-2025 averages. Air temperature and rainy days: NOAA 1991-2020 normals, CAPE FLORIDA. A rainy day has 0.1 inch of rain or more. Tides: NOAA predictions for Virginia Key, Biscayne Bay. Sunrise and sunset: Calculated for Key Biscayne, 15th of each month. Airports: FAA airport registry for public-use airports and their locations, FAA CY2024 passenger boardings for which have airline service, town centre from the Census 2024 gazetteer, Key Biscayne village.

Questions about fishing charters and guides in Key Biscayne

How much does it cost to go deep sea fishing in Key Biscayne?

18 Key Biscayne charters publish a full day rate on their own site, and they run $800 to $2,800 for the whole boat, with the middle of the range at $1,550. That is the boat for the day, not a price per person — split between six anglers a $1,550 trip is about $260 each. Shorter trips cost less; ask the captain, because fewer of them publish those rates.

What happens if it is too windy to go offshore?

Often the trip just moves inshore rather than being called off — 13 of the 78 boats here run both, so a blown-out morning can become a back-country or bay trip. 4 of them publish a weather or cancellation policy on their own site — read the one belonging to the boat you book.

What happens if the weather turns before my Key Biscayne trip?

It is the captain's call on the morning, and the terms differ boat to boat: some refund the deposit, some reschedule. Worth reading the policy of the boat you are booking before you pay one.

Back-country or offshore — which trip should I book in Key Biscayne?

They are different days on different water. 19 charters here list offshore only, 14 list inshore only, and 13 list both. Offshore means a longer run and bigger fish; inshore means calmer water, shorter runs and sight-fishing. The month-by-month table above shows which fish the fleet says are around when you are coming.

Do Key Biscayne charters clean your catch?

Most do, at the dock when you come in, and a good few say so plainly on their own sites. As AviMar Fishing Company puts it: “Also, he’ll clean and fillet your fish so it’s ready for cooking when you return home.” Whether it costs anything is up to the boat, so ask when you book.

What should I bring on a Key Biscayne charter?

Sun protection and your own food and drink. Drinks, food, license and sunglasses come up most often on Key Biscayne charter sites. As AviMar Fishing Company puts it: “For the trip, you’ll only need to bring some food as Captain Andres covers you for everything else, including rods, reels, tackle, live bait, lures, drinks, and fishing licenses.”

Are there family-friendly fishing charters in Key Biscayne?

22 charters in Key Biscayne mention kids or families on their websites. Ask the captain about children's life jackets, trip length and whether there's a restroom on board.

How do I book a charter or guide in Key Biscayne?

Call the captain or use their website. CharterFishingBoat doesn't take bookings or payments, and there's no fee to use the directory.

What should I ask the captain?

Ask what the trip includes, how long it lasts, how many people can come, what you're likely to catch that time of year, and the cancellation policy if the weather turns.

Where do state waters end off Key Biscayne?

Florida state waters on the Atlantic run from shore to 3 miles out; beyond that is federal water. Federal seasons and limits apply beyond it, and for some fish they also apply to federally permitted charter boats inside state waters.

When is the water warmest near Key Biscayne?

May through October, when the nearest NOAA station averages 83–89°F. It's coolest in January, around 73°F.

What airports are closest to Key Biscayne?

The closest airports with airline service are Miami International (MIA), 11 miles away and Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International (FLL), 26 miles away. Local public airports nearby: Miami-Opa Locka Executive (OPF), 17 miles away, Miami Executive (TMB), 17 miles away and North Perry (HWO), 22 miles away. Distances are straight-line miles from the centre of town.

How many fishing charters and guides are in Key Biscayne?

This page lists 78 fishing charters and guides in Key Biscayne, Florida, each with a phone number and website checked on the captain's own site.

Fish you can catch out of Key Biscayne

Counted from what each captain lists on their own website — the number is how many Key Biscayne captains name that fish.

Tarpon37Snook31Sailfish30Mahi-Mahi29King Mackerel27Grouper27Barracuda22Wahoo21Amberjack18Shark18Swordfish15Snapper15Tuna14Cobia14Redfish14Speckled Trout14Mutton Snapper14Marlin13Bonefish13Blackfin Tuna13Permit12Mangrove Snapper11Yellowtail Snapper9Peacock Bass8Pompano7Hammerhead Shark7Jack Crevalle6Porgy6Blacktip Shark6Bonito6Black Drum6Largemouth Bass6Red Snapper5Sheepshead5Blue Marlin4Black Grouper4Gag Grouper4Yellowfin Tuna4Bull Shark4Tilefish4Catfish4Spanish Mackerel3Lemon Shark3Yellow Jack3Tripletail3Gray Triggerfish3Nurse Shark2Red Grouper2Hogfish2Grunt2Snakehead2Yellowtail2Bluefish2White Marlin2Mako Shark2Ladyfish2Crappie2Goliath Grouper2Lionfish1Bluefin Tuna1Tiger Shark1Warsaw Grouper1Snowy Grouper1Cubera Snapper1Rainbow Runner1Schoolmaster Snapper1Skipjack Tuna1Almaco Jack1Carp1Bluegill1Lane Snapper1Sunshine Bass1Alligator Gar1Redear Sunfish1Black Crappie1

Charters & Guides near Key Biscayne

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