Plan a Fishing Trip to Miami, FL

34 guidesBest months: May, June, July, August

What's Biting in Miami Right Now

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

Florida Fishing License

License: Freshwater fishing license

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