Plan a Fishing Trip to Miami, FL

34 guidesBest months: May, June, July, August

What's Biting in Miami Right Now

Sailfish
ExcellentVarious
Red Snapper
ExcellentVarious
Spiny Dogfish
ExcellentVarious
Peacock Bass
ExcellentVarious
Snook
GoodVarious
Mahi Mahi
GoodVarious
Tarpon
GoodVarious
King Mackerel
GoodVarious
Wahoo
GoodVarious
Blackfin Tuna
GoodVarious
Dusky Shark
GoodVarious
Eagle Ray
GoodVarious
Smooth Dogfish
GoodVarious
Smooth Hammerhead
GoodVarious
Spinner Shark
GoodVarious
Swordfish
GoodVarious
Thresher Shark
GoodVarious
Nurse Shark
GoodVarious
Atlantic Sharpnose Shark
GoodVarious
Tiger Shark
GoodVarious
Longfin Mako
GoodVarious
Sandbar Shark
GoodVarious
Scalloped Hammerhead
GoodVarious
Sevengill Shark
GoodVarious
Sharks
GoodVarious
Silky Shark
GoodVarious
Finetooth Shark
GoodVarious
Great Hammerhead
GoodVarious
African Pompano
GoodVarious
Arctic Grayling
GoodVarious
Blacknose Shark
GoodVarious
Blacktip Shark
GoodVarious
Blue Shark
GoodVarious
Bull Shark
GoodVarious
Porbeagle
GoodVarious
Lemon Shark
GoodVarious
Bonnethead Shark
GoodVarious
Shortfin Mako
FairVarious
Sand Tiger Shark
FairVarious
Sixgill Shark
FairVarious

What to Bring

Check with Miami guides about what gear is provided. Here's a recommended packing list:

Essentials

  • Sunscreen (SPF 50+)
  • Polarized sunglasses
  • Hat or visor
  • Weather-appropriate clothing
  • Non-marking shoes or deck shoes

Food & Personal

  • Water and drinks (stay hydrated)
  • Snacks or lunch
  • Cooler for your catch
  • Motion sickness medication (if needed)
  • Camera or phone (waterproof case recommended)
  • Valid fishing license (confirm with captain)

For inshore Fishing

  • Light rain jacket

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Prepare for Your Trip

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Things to Do in Miami

Activities for your non-fishing days

Florida Fishing License

License: Freshwater fishing license

Statewide regulations apply unless otherwise specified. Check for local advisories.