South Miami Fishing Charters & Guides

Compare 78 fishing charters and guides within 25 miles of South Miami, with deep sea and inshore & bay trips. Contact the captain directly by phone or through their website. We don't take bookings or fees.

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Charters & Guides in South Miami

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 South Miami

Deep sea fishing in South Miami

30 of the 78 charters in South Miami 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.

Fishing trips in South Miami by type

Counted from what each captain lists on their own website.

Inshore and bay fishing in South Miami

29 charters list inshore trips, in the bays, back-waters and shallows closer to shore. Among them: Rising Tide Charters, Miami Fishing Adventures, Florida Sportfishing Charters and Tours, StayFishy, All Three Sides Charters and 24 more.

Half-day and full-day fishing trips

24 charters list half-day trips and 26 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 South Miami

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.

Planning a trip to South Miami

See the closest airports.

Closest airports

With airline service

  • MIAMiami International 6 miles away
  • FLLFort Lauderdale/Hollywood International 27 miles away

Local public airports

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

Straight-line miles from the centre of South Miami.

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, South Miami city.

Questions about fishing charters and guides in South Miami

How many fishing charters and guides are in South Miami?

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

How many deep sea fishing charters are in South Miami?

30 of the 78 charters listed in South Miami say on their websites that they run offshore (deep sea) trips. 29 run inshore and bay trips.

What deep sea fish can I keep in South Miami in October?

Under Florida's rules you can keep amberjack, king mackerel, mahi-mahi, tuna, wahoo and cobia. For red snapper and 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 South Miami?

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 or guide in South Miami?

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 South Miami?

The closest airports with airline service are Miami International (MIA), 6 miles away and Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International (FLL), 27 miles away. Local public airports nearby: Miami Executive (TMB), 10 miles away, Miami-Opa Locka Executive (OPF), 14 miles away and North Perry (HWO), 21 miles away. Distances are straight-line miles from the centre of town.

Are there family-friendly fishing charters in South Miami?

22 charters in South Miami 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.

Fish you can catch out of South Miami

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

Tarpon38Snook33Sailfish28Mahi-Mahi27Grouper25King Mackerel25Barracuda21Wahoo19Shark18Redfish16Amberjack16Snapper15Speckled Trout15Bonefish15Permit14Swordfish14Tuna14Marlin13Mutton Snapper13Cobia13Blackfin Tuna11Mangrove Snapper10Peacock Bass8Yellowtail Snapper7Pompano7Largemouth Bass6Black Drum6Jack Crevalle6Blacktip Shark5Hammerhead Shark5Red Snapper5Sheepshead5Yellowfin Tuna4Catfish4Bonito4Gag Grouper4Black Grouper4Porgy4Blue Marlin4Tripletail3Bull Shark3Tilefish3Spanish Mackerel3Yellow Jack3Hogfish2Yellowtail2Lemon Shark2Red Grouper2Crappie2Snakehead2Nurse Shark2Grunt2Goliath Grouper2Bluefish2Ladyfish2Cubera Snapper1Warsaw Grouper1Snowy Grouper1Carp1Bluegill1Bluefin Tuna1Tiger Shark1Lionfish1Sunshine Bass1Alligator Gar1Redear Sunfish1Black Crappie1Rainbow Runner1Schoolmaster Snapper1Skipjack Tuna1White Marlin1Gray Triggerfish1Mako Shark1Almaco Jack1

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