Fishing Charters in Florida
Browse fishing charters in Florida that can help you catch blacktip shark.
Island Baby Islamorada
Tavernier, Florida
Flying Thief Charters
Big Pine Key, Florida
Key West Tarpon Fishing with Flying Thief Charters. Let us be your guide to the best Bonefish Spin Fishing, and excellent Flats Fishing in the Florida Keys.
Fat Cat Charters
Big Pine Key, Florida
Sea Glass Excursions
Cudjoe Key, Florida
Sea Glass Excursions offers offshore and inshore fishing, snorkeling, sandbars, sunset cruise, or just a ride, I’m your guide. My Name is Captain Brian and I live in the Lower Florida Keys.
Double O Fishing Charter
Cudjoe Key, Florida
Tarpon Trips
Summerland Key, Florida
Shane Wood Fishing
Summerland Key, Florida
Shane Wood Fly Fishing Guide - Rates and Information. Tarpon, Bonefish, Permit Photo Gallery. Book your fishing charter now.
Stock Island Fishing Charters
Naval Air Station Key West, Florida
Stock Island fishing charters at the entrance to Key West. Many different charters offered for all types of anglers and vacationers.
Captain Eddie Griffiths Charters
Key West, Florida
Dry Tortugas fishing trips with Andy Griffiths charters out of Key West, Florida. Overnight fishing to Fort Jefferson, Dry Tortugas and Marquesas Keys. Enjoy fishing and diving on your private charter, 2 or 3 day fishing charters for snapper, grouper, mahi mahi, wahoo and more. Best reef and wreck fishing available year round in the Florida Keys and west of Key West near the Dry Tortugas National Park.
Captain Bill Lowman Anna Maria Sportfishing
Holmes Beach, Florida
Anna Maria Island Charter Fishing Guide
Destination Fish Charters
Marco Island, Florida
Danny Fabian is one of Southwest Florida's premier backwater and sport fishermen in Naples and Marco Island, Florida. As a professional fishing quide, Danny specializes in fishing in Everglades National Park and focuses on Snook, Grouper, Tarpon, Trout, Redfish.
Captain Rio Adventures
Marco Island, Florida
Go fish with fun catching Charter fishing at its best!
Best Time to Catch Blacktip Shark
Peak season: May, June, July, August. Also good: April, September. Right now in February, activity is poor.
Seasonal Activity Chart
Blacktip Shark
Miami, Florida, offers fantastic opportunities to tangle with blacktip sharks in a vibrant urban setting. Biscayne Bay and the nearshore waters of the Atlantic teem with these sharks, making them readily accessible to anglers. Blacktip sharks are active year-round in Miami, but the warmer months, from spring through fall, are generally considered the best. Whether you're fishing from shore, a pier, or a boat, you're in with a chance. Haulover Beach Park and South Pointe Park Pier are popular land-based spots. If you have access to a boat, try fishing around the bridges, inlets, and channels. A local tip: live bait, such as mullet or ladyfish, is highly effective. Be prepared for a fast and powerful fight! Blacktip sharks are abundant in Miami, but responsible fishing practices, including catch and release, are essential to maintaining the health of the population.
How to Catch Blacktip Shark
Detailed fishing techniques coming soon for Blacktip Shark in Miami.
Blacktip Shark Fishing Regulations in Florida
Open Season
Year-round
Daily Bag Limit
1 per person or vessel per day (whichever is less)
Size Limit
54-inch fork length minimum
License Required
Saltwater fishing license
Must complete online shark fishing education course. Shore-based shark fishing requires permit.
⚠️ Always verify current regulations with the Florida state wildlife agency before fishing.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What's the best time of year to fish for Blacktip Sharks in Miami?
While Blacktip Sharks are present year-round, they are most abundant in Miami during the spring and summer months. This is when water temperatures are warmer and baitfish are plentiful.
What's the bag limit for Blacktip Sharks in Florida, specifically around Miami?
The bag limit for Blacktip Sharks in Florida is 1 per person or vessel per day, whichever is less. If multiple people are fishing on a boat, only one shark can be kept.
Are there any size restrictions for Blacktip Sharks in Florida?
Yes, to harvest a Blacktip Shark in Florida, it must be at least 54 inches in fork length. Any shark smaller than that must be released.
What kind of fishing license do I need to catch Blacktip Sharks near Miami?
You'll need a valid Florida Saltwater Fishing License to legally target Blacktip Sharks in the Miami area.
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