Plan a Fishing Trip to Miami, FL

34 guidesBest months: May, June, July, August

What's Biting in Miami Right Now

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