Miami Beach Deep Sea Fishing Charters & Guides & Trips

105 captains within 25 miles of Miami Beach, 14 of them in Miami Beach itself, 45 running offshore. Call the captain directly — we take no bookings and charge no fee.

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Charters & Guides in Miami Beach

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

105 charters and guides in Miami Beach

Deep sea fishing in Miami Beach

45 of the 105 charters in Miami Beach 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 Miami Beach 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 Miami Beach fleet posts it.

On Instagram 9 Miami Beach boats

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

5 more Miami Beach 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.

Records caught at Miami Beach

One of Florida's saltwater all-tackle records lists Miami Beach as the catch location.

Heaviest on the list

White marlin

161.06 lb

L. F. Hooper · March 20, 1938

3 Miami Beach captains name white marlin

Why this one is here

The record names Miami Beach as the catch location, which is why it sits on this page rather than the state's. A record is what came over the rail once — it is not what to expect on a trip.

See the record

From FWC Florida Saltwater Fishing Records (All-Tackle), checked Sep 2026. Weights are printed as FWC prints them, in decimal pounds. The place is the catch location FWC recorded.

Fishing trips in Miami Beach by type

Counted from what each captain lists on their own website.

Inshore and bay fishing in Miami Beach

37 charters list inshore trips, in the bays, back-waters and shallows closer to shore. Among them: Castndreamz fishing, Salty Seas Sportfishing, Fun Fishin' with Captain Steve, Go Hard Fishing, Fetched Up Charters and 32 more.

Half-day and full-day fishing trips

31 charters list half-day trips and 38 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 Miami Beach

33 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 Miami Beach

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 Indian Creek Golf Club, ICWW.

Typical conditions by month

  • Warmest water: May to October
  • Fewest rainy days: February and December
  • Coolest water: January, around 73°F
  • Warmest air: July, highs near 88°F

Closest airports

With airline service

  • MIAMiami International 9 miles away
  • FLLFort Lauderdale/Hollywood International 18 miles away

Local public airports

  • OPFMiami-Opa Locka Executive 10 miles away
  • HWONorth Perry 14 miles away
  • TMBMiami Executive 21 miles away

Straight-line miles from the centre of Miami Beach.

See the month-by-month averages
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Sunset5:51 PM6:14 PM7:29 PM7:44 PM7:59 PM8:13 PM8:15 PM7:56 PM7:25 PM6:53 PM5:31 PM5:32 PM
Water73°75°77°79°84°86°88°89°87°83°79°76°
Air (high)74°75°76°80°83°86°88°88°87°84°79°76°
Rainy days544561091011954

Water temperature: NOAA Virginia Key station (9 miles away), 2021-2025 averages. Air temperature and rainy days: NOAA 1991-2020 normals, MIAMI BEACH. A rainy day has 0.1 inch of rain or more. Tides: NOAA predictions for Indian Creek Golf Club, ICWW. Sunrise and sunset: Calculated for Miami Beach, 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, Miami Beach city.

Questions about fishing charters and guides in Miami Beach

What happens if it is too windy to go offshore?

Often the trip just moves inshore rather than being called off — 19 of the 105 boats here run both, so a blown-out morning can become a back-country or bay trip. Ask what the captain does with weather, and what the cancellation terms are.

Back-country or offshore — which trip should I book in Miami Beach?

They are different days on different water. 26 charters here list offshore only, 18 list inshore only, and 19 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 Miami Beach 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 Castndreamz fishing puts it: “Captain Miguel will clean and fillet your catch for you to take home at the end of the trip.” Whether it costs anything is up to the boat, so ask when you book.

What should I bring on a Miami Beach charter?

Sun protection and your own food and drink. Food, drinks, camera and snacks come up most often on Miami Beach charter sites. As Reel Adventures Inc puts it: “Captain Manny and crew handle it all, you bring the beer and food, or we can.”

How many people can come along in Miami Beach?

Six is the usual limit on a private boat here, though plenty take 24 and four — it is set by the captain's licence and the boat, not by how many will fit.

Are there family-friendly fishing charters in Miami Beach?

33 charters in Miami Beach 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 Miami Beach?

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 Miami Beach?

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 Miami Beach?

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 Miami Beach?

The closest airports with airline service are Miami International (MIA), 9 miles away and Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International (FLL), 18 miles away. Local public airports nearby: Miami-Opa Locka Executive (OPF), 10 miles away, North Perry (HWO), 14 miles away and Miami Executive (TMB), 21 miles away. Distances are straight-line miles from the centre of town.

How many fishing charters and guides are in Miami Beach?

This page lists 105 fishing charters and guides in Miami Beach, Florida, each with a phone number and website checked on the captain's own site.

Fish you can catch out of Miami Beach

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

Tarpon49Sailfish48Mahi-Mahi46King Mackerel41Snook40Wahoo37Grouper35Barracuda31Amberjack26Snapper25Swordfish25Shark24Cobia22Blackfin Tuna21Tuna21Mutton Snapper19Marlin18Redfish18Speckled Trout16Mangrove Snapper14Bonefish13Permit13Yellowtail Snapper12Hammerhead Shark11Jack Crevalle11Peacock Bass11Pompano11Bonito9Blacktip Shark9Tilefish9Largemouth Bass9Porgy7Blue Marlin6Black Grouper6Red Snapper6Gag Grouper6Bull Shark6Gray Triggerfish5Mako Shark5Yellowfin Tuna5Black Drum5Sheepshead4Snakehead4Catfish4White Marlin3Bluefish3Red Grouper3Spanish Mackerel3Tripletail3Hogfish3Yellow Jack3Lemon Shark3Warsaw Grouper3Snowy Grouper3Carp3Goliath Grouper3Crappie3Ladyfish2Grunt2Schoolmaster Snapper2Nurse Shark2Skipjack Tuna2Yellowtail2Tiger Shark2Blue Runner2Cubera Snapper2Vermilion Snapper2Almaco Jack1Rainbow Runner1Lionfish1Bluefin Tuna1Lane Snapper1Spinner Shark1Reef Shark1Striped Bass1Longnose Gar1Black Crappie1Bowfin1Atlantic Sharpnose Shark1Sandbar Shark1Bluegill1Walleye1Smallmouth Bass1Lake Trout1Pike1Perch1

Charters & Guides near Miami Beach

Bal Harbour119North Miami118Brownsville104Key Biscayne78Hollywood118Miami81

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