Biscayne Bay puts a legitimate flats fishery inside sight of the Miami skyline — bonefish and permit on the ocean-side flats, tarpon in the channels, and snook along the mainland shorelines. Most of the bay sits inside Biscayne National Park, so it fishes wilder than its zip code suggests.
Where charters launch for Biscayne Bay — each town page lists every local guide.
The species our Florida write-ups mention most for this water.
Required for ages 16-65. Freshwater and saltwater licenses sold separately. Charter trips often include license. Typical cost: Resident: $17 | Non-Resident: $47. On a guided charter your license is often covered under the captain's permit — confirm when booking.
Official Florida licensing site →
