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Tarpon fishing charters in Miami, FL

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Compare 21 fishing charters in Miami, Florida — deep sea, offshore & big game and party boat trips, targeting mahi-mahi, sailfish and grouper. See prices, trip lengths and reviews, then book with the captain or a trusted platform.

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Double D Charters fishing charter in North Miami, FL
North Miami, FL

Double D Charters

Offshore & Big Game
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Fishing in Miami

Miami has some of the most convenient big-game fishing in the world: the Gulf Stream runs just a few miles off the beaches, so boats leaving from Miami Beach, Haulover Inlet or Key Biscayne can be in deep blue water within minutes.

Offshore

Winter is sailfish season, and Miami crews are known for kite fishing with live bait. Mahi-mahi, kingfish, wahoo and blackfin tuna round out the offshore menu, and daytime swordfish trips drop baits into very deep water just offshore.

Reef and wrecks

The reefs and wrecks off Miami hold snapper, grouper, amberjack and barracuda — good action for families and mixed groups. Drift (party) boats offer affordable per-person reef trips.

Biscayne Bay

Biscayne Bay’s flats hold bonefish and permit, and tarpon feed around the bridges and channels, especially at night.

Good to know

Licensed Florida charters cover their guests’ fishing licenses. Parts of Biscayne Bay are a national park with its own rules — your captain will know where you can fish.

Best time to go

Winter (roughly December to March) is the classic sailfish season; spring and early summer bring mahi-mahi and tarpon; summer is calm for reef fishing and swordfish trips; fall is quieter with good kingfish and bay fishing.

What you can catch

Mahi-mahi6 Sailfish6 Grouper4 Snapper4 Tuna4 Snook3 Bonefish & Permit2 Tarpon2 Wahoo2 Amberjack1 Black Drum & Sheepshead1 Redfish1 Speckled Trout1

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Questions about fishing in Miami, FL

What fish can you catch in Miami, FL?

Local captains most often target mahi-mahi, sailfish, grouper, snapper, tuna and snook. What’s biting depends on the season — ask your captain when you book.

What kinds of fishing trips are available?

In Miami, FL you can book deep sea (9), offshore & big game (5), party boat (4) and inshore & flats (3) charters.

When is the best time to go fishing in Miami, FL?

Winter (roughly December to March) is the classic sailfish season; spring and early summer bring mahi-mahi and tarpon; summer is calm for reef fishing and swordfish trips; fall is quieter with good kingfish and bay fishing.

Do I need a fishing license?

Licensed charter boats usually cover their guests’ fishing licenses — check the listing or ask the captain before your trip.

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