Key Biscayne Fishing Charters
& Deep Sea Fishing

Compare 7 Key Biscayne fishing charters, with deep sea and inshore & bay trips. Contact the captain directly by phone or through their website. We don't take bookings or fees.

Contact details checked on each charter's own website

When are you going?

Typical conditions for the month, from NOAA records.

Charters 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.

7 charters in Key Biscayne

Deep sea fishing in Key Biscayne

4 of the 7 charters in Key Biscayne list offshore trips on their own websites.

Offshore fish you can keep in September

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.

Harvest status is September's rule for Key Biscayne from FWC and NOAA Fisheries; state-waters distances are FWC's. Tap a fish for dates, sizes and limits.

Fishing trips in Key Biscayne by type

Counted from what each charter lists on its own website.

Inshore and bay fishing in Key Biscayne

3 charters list inshore trips, in the bays, back-waters and shallows closer to shore. Among them: Miami Inshore Fishing, Fly Fish Miami, Hijack Charters.

Half-day and full-day fishing trips

2 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

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

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

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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 in Key Biscayne

How many fishing charters are in Key Biscayne?

This page lists 7 fishing charters in Key Biscayne, Florida, each with a phone number and website checked on the charter's own site.

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.

How many deep sea fishing charters are in Key Biscayne?

4 of the 7 charters listed in Key Biscayne say on their websites that they run offshore (deep sea) trips. 3 run inshore and bay trips.

What deep sea fish can I keep in Key Biscayne in September?

Under Florida's rules you can keep amberjack, king mackerel, mahi-mahi, tuna, wahoo and cobia. For grouper it depends on the dates or whether the boat holds a federal permit. Sailfish and marlin can legally be kept, but only within strict rules: Sailfish must measure 63 inches, lower jaw to fork, and in federal waters the boat needs a federal HMS permit. Blue marlin must measure 99 inches and white marlin 66 inches, lower jaw to fork, and the boat needs a federal HMS permit. Seasons change, so check each fish page or ask the captain before you keep one.

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.

How do I book a charter 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.

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.

Are there family-friendly fishing charters in Key Biscayne?

3 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.

What you can keep out of Key Biscayne in September

Harvest rules for the fish these charters name, under the seasons FWC and NOAA Fisheries list for 2026. Being open is not the same as being in season to catch.

You can keep one

Depends on the dates or the boat

  • GrouperAtlantic: gag: closed · Atlantic: red and black: open

Catch and release only

Seasons change, sometimes mid-season. Each fish links to its own page with the dates, sizes and limits, and the agency they came from. Confirm with your captain before keeping anything.

What these charters fish for

Counted from what each charter lists on its own website. Open each for the season and limits.

Tarpon5Bonefish4Grouper3Mahi-Mahi3Snook3Barracuda3Shark3Permit3Sailfish2Redfish2

Charters near Key Biscayne

Miami10Miami Beach9Fort Lauderdale14Pompano Beach12Key Largo23Boynton Beach9

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