{"id":10811,"date":"2019-10-24T15:14:16","date_gmt":"2019-10-24T13:14:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fishingbooker.com\/blog\/?p=10811"},"modified":"2026-03-15T18:38:18","modified_gmt":"2026-03-15T18:38:18","slug":"fishing-in-miami-complete-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fishingbooker.com\/blog\/fishing-in-miami-complete-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Miami Fishing: The Complete Guide for 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 9<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span><p>There are a lot of good reasons to visit Miami. Great weather, beautiful beaches, amazing nightlife &ndash; they call it the &ldquo;Magic City&rdquo; for a reason. What most people don&rsquo;t realize is that <strong>the <a href=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker.com\/destinations\/location\/us\/FL\/miami?utm_source=fishingbooker&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=post_content_link&amp;utm_term=10811\">fishing in Miami<\/a> is just as spectacular as the city itself<\/strong>. From shallow flats to open ocean, you&rsquo;re never far from huge fish in this tropical paradise.<\/p><script src=\"https:\/\/fast.wistia.com\/player.js\" async><\/script><script src=\"https:\/\/fast.wistia.com\/embed\/v6131gml09.js\" async type=\"module\"><\/script><style>wistia-player[media-id='v6131gml09']:not(:defined) { background: center \/ contain no-repeat url('https:\/\/fast.wistia.com\/embed\/medias\/v6131gml09\/swatch'); display: block; filter: blur(5px); padding-top:56.25%; }<\/style><wistia-player media-id=\"v6131gml09\" aspect=\"1.7777777777777777\"><div class=\"wistia_preload_transcript_outer_wrapper\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 100%; display:flex; justify-content:center; align-items: center; margin-top:-56.25%;\"><div class=\"wistia_preload_transcript_inner_wrapper\" style=\" overflow: auto;\"><p class=\"wistia_preload_transcript_text\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\" style=\"text-align: justify; font-size: 5px !important;\">In our last Miami fishing video, we gave you a sneak peak into what a typical day out on the water in the Magic City looks like. Today, we&rsquo;re heading back down to take an even deeper look at everything this majestic city has to offer. From its inland canals all the way out into the Gulf Stream, Miami is full of opportunities for an amazing fishing trip. We&rsquo;ll talk about some of the best spots in the area to go fishing, top catches, the best ways to explore its waters, and more.\r\n\r\nAfter watching this video, you&rsquo;ll want to pack your things and come experience the Magic of southern Florida for yourself! If it&rsquo;s your first time fishing in Miami, probably one of the first spots to show up on your radar is Biscayne Bay. The great\r\n\r\nthing about this area is that you can fish it any way you want. You can cast from shore on Key Biscayne, take a kayak onto the local flats, explore untouched mangroves on a boat, or have a local guide take you out to less accessible parts of the bay.\r\n\r\nHowever you do it, you can expect a day of phenomenal fishing with one of the most beautiful skylines behind you. Biscayne Bay is especially good if you&rsquo;re chasing Tarpon. Shallow flats, mangroves, cuts, and channels provide an excellent habitat for Florida&rsquo;s Silver King. The best time to go after them is between May and July, when they crowd the shallows of the bay in large numbers.\r\n\r\nIf you&rsquo;re up for the challenge, Miami is the perfect place to test your skills. If you want to go fly fishing in Miami, they will definitely be a species you&rsquo;re going to want to keep an eye out for. Other top inshore catches in the bay include Bonefish, Permit, Jack Crevalle, Mangrove Snapper and of course, Snook. Snook are a staple in South Florida and are one of the toughest fish to battle but also, one of the most rewarding to catch.\r\n\r\nYou can find them anywhere from the grassy flats to the sandy bottoms of the bay. Since they prefer warmer waters, Snook fishing in Miami really starts to get going in the spring and peaks in the summer all the way until late fall. If you&rsquo;re not a fan of the summer heat, but you&rsquo;d like to still get some good angling action in, Miami night fishing trips are a great way to go fishing without baking in the sun. These are popular inshore trips, especially in the summer, where the main targets are usually Snook and Tarpon, but you can also encounter many others like Jack Crevalle and Permit as well.\r\n\r\nMiami isn&rsquo;t all about saltwater fishing either. Head inland and check out the city&rsquo;s canals for some\r\n\r\nexcellent freshwater fishing opportunities. You can catch everything from Catfish to exotic and colorful species like Peacock Bass. Perhaps one of the most beautiful and interesting-looking fish in Miami&rsquo;s canals, Peacock Bass is also one of the hardest fighting species of freshwater fish around.\r\n\r\nThey&rsquo;re aggressive, tireless, and are even known to do some damage to fishing gear. But don&rsquo;t let this be the reason you shy away from them because the feeling you get after reeling one in is worth it, trust us. Places like Snapper Creek and Tamiami Canal are prime locations for Peacock Bass fishing in Miami, with over 40 miles of waterway to explore. There are also plenty of small lakes and ponds that connect to the canal system that are worth checking out as well.\r\n\r\nBlue Lagoon is one of them and a top spot for both Peacock and Largemouth Bass fishing. It might be a little difficult finding a good shore fishing spot here, so we recommend jumping on a kayak if you want to reach some of the best fishing grounds. Peacock Bass are most active during the summer months while Largemouth Bass stay pretty active even during the colder periods of the year. This means that no matter when you head out, fishing in Miami&rsquo;s canals is great all year round!\r\n\r\nSome other great areas for fishing in Miami, that are solid all year round, are the hundreds of reefs and wrecks scattered along\r\n\r\nthe seafloor. Reef fishing in Miami is synonymous with non-stop action. With such little waiting time between catches, this is a great way to keep the kids entertained on a fun family fishing trip. A hot spot that you&rsquo;re going to want to check out is the O.L. Bodenhamer Wreck, also known as the Liberty Ship Reef.\r\n\r\nIt&rsquo;s located just about two miles off the coast and sits in around 400 feet of water, the perfect depth for a huge mix of fish. Various Grouper and Snapper species, as well as Amberjack, Barracuda, Cobia, Sharks, and many other fish inhabit these waters throughout the whole year. Another area to check out is Bache Shoal Reef. This reef needs no introduction, especially if you&rsquo;re into diving as much as you&rsquo;re into deep sea fishing.\r\n\r\nAnd because of the wide variety of species you can catch here, you can play around with different techniques, from bottom fishing and trolling, to spearfishing and kite fishing. You can expect to reel in trophy-size Grouper and Snapper, as well as King Mackerel, and of course, the most prized catch of them all, Sailfish! Just a few miles off the coast of Miami Beach, you start to hit really deep waters. That means you don&rsquo;t have to\r\n\r\ngo on some ridiculously long journey to start catching monster fish.\r\n\r\nThe ocean floor starts to drastically slope at approximately three miles from the coastline. This steep drop-off is known by many anglers as the Edge &ndash; it holds schools of bait fish, and with it, lots of hungry predators. Another key feature of deep sea fishing in Miami is the Gulf Stream. This warm-water current serves as a fast-moving highway, funneling some of the Atlantic&rsquo;s largest game species right up along Miami&rsquo;s coast.\r\n\r\nThe current changes its position, depending on the time of year. During the colder months, the current can approach as close as three miles from shore, making the wintertime fantastic for deep sea fishing. This is a great time to target Sailfish, for example. You can find a solid number of them prowling for baitfish, between November and April.\r\n\r\nThey hide in depths of about 100 to 200 feet deep, usually where there&rsquo;s an underwater ledge or drop-off close by. Their agility and speed make them a difficult target but one of the most fun to catch. Other popular deep sea catches include Mahi Mahi, Wahoo, Tuna, Marlin, and even Swordfish. After watching so far, you&rsquo;re probably wondering what the best way to explore Miami&rsquo;s vast fishing scene is.\r\n\r\nDepending on where and how you want to fish, you&rsquo;ll have a number of options available to you. You can fish from the shore, licensed piers, a kayak, skiff, charter, you name it. As long as you have all the necessary licenses and permits, you&rsquo;re good to go. What makes saltwater charter fishing in Florida so great though, is the fact that fishing licenses are always provided on board.\r\n\r\nAll necessary bait and tackle are usually included in the trip as well. And what&rsquo;s more, is that you&rsquo;ll have a knowledgeable captain, or an entire crew (depending on how big the vessel is), at your disposal. All you have to do is download our mobile app or just head over to FishingBooker.com. Pick a date, search and compare charters, read reviews, get up-to-the-minute fishing reports, and book the charter that&rsquo;s right for you.\r\n\r\nBefore you head out though, there are just a few things you need to keep in mind. Most importantly, remember that if you plan\r\n\r\non fishing from shore, on a kayak, or in freshwater, you&rsquo;ll need to obtain a fishing license. However, as we mentioned less than a minute ago, if you&#039;re hopping on a saltwater fishing charter, your license will be provided on board. You can buy your Florida fishing license either online at Gooutdoorsflorida.com,\r\n\r\nin person at a number of registered retailers throughout the state, or by calling the Florida Fish &amp; Wildlife Conservation Commission. For more information on how to buy a Florida fishing license, be sure to check out our blog article, where you&rsquo;ll get explanations of each licensing category, as well as full price breakdowns, and much more. And last but certainly not least, make sure you&#039;re always paying attention to size and bag limits as well as seasonality. This applies to species such as Red, Black, and Gag Grouper, who can only be caught during the state&rsquo;s open season.\r\n\r\nRed Snapper, on the other hand, can be kept in state waters year round, however, federal waters have short seasons that typically only last one to months during the summer. If you&rsquo;ll be targeting Tarpon and Snook, remember that they are both catch-and-release, with some exceptions to Snook depending on where and what time of the year you fish. Similarly, most Billfish must also be immediately released back into the water. To stay up-to-date on all the latest rules and regulations in the state, be sure to check the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission&rsquo;s website at myfwc.com.\r\n\r\nAnd when you&rsquo;re finally ready, FishingBooker is here to help make planning your trip a breeze. You can find a Miami fishing trip\r\n\r\nthat&#039;s perfect for you and your family by downloading our app from Google Play or the App Store, or by simply visiting FishingBooker.com. With hundreds of local guides, verified reviews, and hassle-free online bookings, you&#039;ll save time and money, and experience an exciting day on the water. So go ahead and download our app or visit us online and start planning your fishing adventure today!<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/wistia-player><p class=\"text-after-video\">In this article, we&rsquo;ll break down everything that makes this part of <a href=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker.com\/blog\/fishing-in-florida\/\">Florida<\/a> so special. You can learn where to fish, what to target, and how to do it. You&rsquo;ll also find info on local tournaments, licenses, and much more. In short, it&rsquo;s the complete guide to the best fishing in Miami for traveling anglers.&nbsp;<\/p><h2 id=\"best-fish-to-catch-in-miami\">Best Fish to Catch in Miami<\/h2><p>Miami is a city of superstars. Winter home of the rich and famous. It&rsquo;s only fitting, then, that the local waters are full of sportfishing A-listers. From here, you can eve <a href=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker.com\/blog\/fishing-bahamas-out-of-florida\/\">head to the Bahamas<\/a> to further explore the warm waters of the Gulf of Mexico. In fact, fish that would top the bill elsewhere barely make the board in Miami. Let&rsquo;s meet the headliners in Miami&rsquo;s fishing scene.<\/p><h3 id=\"tarpon\">Tarpon<\/h3><figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2019\/10\/14151653\/Miami-Tarpon-1024x683.jpeg\" alt=\"A sport fisherman leaning over the side of the boat holding a big Tarpon out of the water as the sun goes down behind him\" class=\"wp-image-10824\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2019\/10\/14151653\/Miami-Tarpon-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2019\/10\/14151653\/Miami-Tarpon-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2019\/10\/14151653\/Miami-Tarpon-768x512.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><p><a href=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker.com\/fish\/tarpon\/us\/FL\/miami?utm_source=fishingbooker&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=post_content_link&amp;utm_term=10811\">Tarpon<\/a> are the undisputed kings of Miami&rsquo;s shallows &ndash; impossible to predict and just as hard to catch. If you&rsquo;re up for the challenge, Miami is the perfect place to test your skills. Silver Kings crowd the shallows of <a href=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker.com\/destinations\/region\/us\/biscayne-bay?utm_source=fishingbooker&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=post_content_link&amp;utm_term=10811\">Biscayne Bay<\/a> from <strong>May through July<\/strong>. During the rest of the year, there are always a few &ldquo;holdover&rdquo; Tarpon hiding away. The trick is to know where to find them.<\/p><p>Tarpon can reach over 100 pounds in the waters around Miami &ndash; enough to pull unwary anglers right out of the boat. It&rsquo;s not just the monsters that people chase here, though. Many local anglers prefer to go after smaller fish in the 20&ndash;40 lb range. These young &ldquo;princes&rdquo; feed much more aggressively and are a favorite in the Magic City&rsquo;s <a href=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker.com\/blog\/fly-fishing-miami-top-tips\/\">fly fishing<\/a> scene.<\/p><h3 id=\"grouper\">Grouper<\/h3><figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2019\/10\/14151659\/Miami-Grouper-fishing-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"An angler in a cap, standing on a boar and holding a large Grouper on a sunny day\" class=\"wp-image-10814\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2019\/10\/14151659\/Miami-Grouper-fishing-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2019\/10\/14151659\/Miami-Grouper-fishing-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2019\/10\/14151659\/Miami-Grouper-fishing-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><p>There are literally hundreds of reefs and wrecks scattering the sea floor around Miami. Each one of them is home to big, tasty bottom fish. <strong>Red<\/strong>, <strong>Black<\/strong>, and <strong>Gag Grouper<\/strong> are common targets for local fish-lovers. Head to deeper waters, and you&rsquo;ll also find rarer Groupers like <strong>Snowies<\/strong> and <strong>Scamps<\/strong>. For a change of pace, you can even go <a href=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker.com\/blog\/spearfishing-in-miami\/\">spearfishing<\/a> for Grouper!<\/p><p>Of course, there&rsquo;s one species that dwarfs every other fish on the reef: <strong>Goliath Grouper<\/strong>. These beasts can weigh hundreds of pounds. In fact, they often <a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Bk_MgBV1eSw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">weigh more than the boat<\/a> you&rsquo;ll catch them from. If you&rsquo;re after serious heavy tackle action, they don&rsquo;t get bigger than this.<\/p><h3 id=\"sailfish\">Sailfish<\/h3><figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2019\/10\/14151654\/Sailfish-in-Miami-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Two anglers holding a big Sailfish &ndash; one holding it by the bill, one by the sail, while one also has a rod in his hand, while standing on a boat\" class=\"wp-image-10822\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2019\/10\/14151654\/Sailfish-in-Miami-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2019\/10\/14151654\/Sailfish-in-Miami-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2019\/10\/14151654\/Sailfish-in-Miami-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><p>Tarpon may be the kings of the shallows, but <strong>Sailfish<\/strong> are the stars of <a href=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker.com\/blog\/deep-sea-fishing-miami\/\">Miami&rsquo;s deep sea fishing scene<\/a>. They&#8217;re about as dramatic as fish get, with their signature huge mohawk sail and pulsating color changes. Once you hook one, it will jump, spin, and &ldquo;walk&rdquo; along the surface of the water as it tries to throw your hook. On top of that, they&rsquo;re the fastest fish in the sea.<\/p><p>There&rsquo;s a lot to love about Sailfish, but what makes Miami such a good place to catch them? <strong>For starters, they&rsquo;re around for most of the year.<\/strong> They also show up just a mile or two from shore. Then there&rsquo;s the way locals target them: kite fishing. This variation on trolling skips your bait across the surface so you can see the sail rising out of the water before the fish takes your lure.&nbsp;<\/p><div class='featured-charters-container' data-trigger='featured-charters' data-destination-id='49' data-destination-title='Miami' data-perpage='4' data-currency='USD'data-filter-field='fishFilter'data-filter-value='sailfish'data-headline='Top Sailfish Fishing Charters in Miami'data-add-type='m'><\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/p><h3 id=\"swordfish\">Swordfish<\/h3><figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2019\/10\/14151654\/Miami-Swordfish-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Two fishermen, one wearing a hat, struggling to hold a large Swordfish on a charter boat, with the water behind them\" class=\"wp-image-10821\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2019\/10\/14151654\/Miami-Swordfish-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2019\/10\/14151654\/Miami-Swordfish-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2019\/10\/14151654\/Miami-Swordfish-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><p>South Florida anglers were the pioneers of modern Swordfishing. They were the first to perfect daytime Swordfishing, and discovered many of the tricks that we now take for granted. These days, <strong>Swordfish<\/strong> are the dream catch of Miami&rsquo;s most ambitious anglers. If you think you&rsquo;re up for the challenge, this is probably the best place in the world to try.<\/p><p>It&rsquo;s not just the skill of local crews that makes Miami a dream Sword fishery. The waters themselves are perfect for these fish. They get incredibly deep just a few miles from shore. They&rsquo;re also fed by the warm waters of the Gulf Stream. This means <strong>big Swordfish are actively hunting both at night and during the day<\/strong>. No wonder people are so skilled at catching them here.<\/p><h3 id=\"peacock-bass\">Peacock Bass<\/h3><figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2019\/10\/14151657\/Peacock-Bass-1024x683.jpeg\" alt=\"A male and a youthful boy standing on a shallow water fishing boat and showing off Peacock Bass they caught, with the water and some buildings behind them\" class=\"wp-image-10818\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2019\/10\/14151657\/Peacock-Bass-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2019\/10\/14151657\/Peacock-Bass-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2019\/10\/14151657\/Peacock-Bass-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2019\/10\/14151657\/Peacock-Bass.jpeg 2034w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><p>Miami isn&rsquo;t all about saltwater fishing. The city&#8217;s canals are also home to monster <strong>Peacock Bass<\/strong>. Peacocks were first introduced from South America to combat invasive Tilapia. Since then, they&rsquo;ve achieved full game fish status and become a real Floridian favorite. It&rsquo;s easy to see why.<\/p><p>Peacock Bass are colorful, aggressive, and hard-fighting. They also love the heat and tag out native species like Largemouth Bass when the water gets too warm for them in the summer. <strong>This means great fishing all year round<\/strong> &ndash; if you can take the heat.<\/p><h2 id=\"how-to-go-fishing-in-miami\">How to Go Fishing in Miami<\/h2><p>So you know that fishing is one of the best activities to do in Miami, but how should you get in on it? There are a few different ways to enjoy fishing in Miami. Picking the right one for you is just as important as choosing which fish to target.<\/p><div class='reviews-fetcher-container' data-destination-id='49' data-destination-title='Miami' data-category-title='' data-category='' data-category-id='' data-trigger='reviews-fetcher' data-viewport-event='view_reviews_fetcher' data-action='In viewport' data-viewport-category='Reviews' data-label=''>\n                    <h3>What anglers said about fishing in Miami<\/h3>\n                <\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/p><h3 id=\"from-a-boat\">From a Boat<\/h3><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2019\/10\/14135214\/1Flats-boat.jpg\" alt=\"Two anglers standing on a skiff, one polling the boat and the other holding two rods in his hand on a cloudy day\" class=\"wp-image-45381\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2019\/10\/14135214\/1Flats-boat.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2019\/10\/14135214\/1Flats-boat-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2019\/10\/14135214\/1Flats-boat-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><p><strong>Boarding a boat is pretty much the only way to get to <a href=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker.com\/fishing-type\/offshore\/us\/FL\/miami?utm_source=fishingbooker&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=post_content_link&amp;utm_term=10811\">Miami&rsquo;s offshore bite<\/a>.<\/strong> It also makes it much easier to get close to Tarpon. On top of that, you&rsquo;ll be able to carry more gear with you. And that&rsquo;s just the boat itself. Fishing with a guide skips a lot of trial and error and takes you straight to the most productive fishing spots around.<\/p><p>Chartering a boat costs more than others ways to fish around Miami. Even so, it&rsquo;s the best way to really get the most out of your day. If you&#8217;re looking for an unforgettable experience as well as great fishing, this is where to find it. You can also join a shared drift boat (commonly known as <a href=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker.com\/blog\/miami-party-boat-fishing\/\">&#8220;party boats&#8221;<\/a>) if you want some tasty reef fish on a budget.<\/p><div class='featured-charters-container' data-trigger='featured-charters' data-destination-id='49' data-destination-title='Miami' data-perpage='4' data-currency='USD'data-filter-field=''data-filter-value=''data-headline='Top Fishing Charters in Miami'data-add-type='m'><\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/p><h3 id=\"from-shore\">From Shore<\/h3><figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2019\/10\/14151701\/Shore-fishing-in-Miami-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"A view along the shore of a lighthouse in Miami, with the sea on the right-hand side of the image\" class=\"wp-image-10812\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2019\/10\/14151701\/Shore-fishing-in-Miami-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2019\/10\/14151701\/Shore-fishing-in-Miami-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2019\/10\/14151701\/Shore-fishing-in-Miami-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><p>Don&rsquo;t like boats? Don&rsquo;t worry &ndash; you can still enjoy great fishing without one! Fish the canals for Largemouth and Peacock Bass. Head to the <strong>South Pointe Park<\/strong> or <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker.com\/blog\/pier-fishing-in-miami\/\">Newport Pier<\/a><\/strong> to target Spanish Mackerel, Sharks, Jacks, and more. You can also land Bonefish, Tarpon, and Snook in the surf. Just keep an eye out for signs, as fishing is banned on many beaches.<\/p><p>The problem with shore fishing is that you&rsquo;ll often have just one rod, which limits your tactics and your hookups. On top of this, you&rsquo;ll have to buy or rent equipment locally. Rental rods generally won&rsquo;t stand up to true game fish like Tarpon. One solution is to travel with your own fishing gear. Another is to fish with an on-foot guide, who will usually provide quality equipment for you.<\/p><h3 id=\"from-a-kayak\">From a Kayak<\/h3><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2019\/10\/14135214\/1Kayak-fishing-1024x768-1.jpg\" alt=\"An angler sitting upright on a chair on a kayak, while casting a line on a canal, with waterfront buildings in the background\" class=\"wp-image-45382\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2019\/10\/14135214\/1Kayak-fishing-1024x768-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2019\/10\/14135214\/1Kayak-fishing-1024x768-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2019\/10\/14135214\/1Kayak-fishing-1024x768-1-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><p>Kayak fishing isn&rsquo;t for everyone. It can be a real workout just getting to the fishing grounds. It&rsquo;s also tough to see what you&rsquo;re casting at half the time. However, <strong>fishing from a kayak opens up many of Miami&rsquo;s top fisheries and species.<\/strong> Think of them as a middle ground between banks and boats. Like with boats, you can either rent a kayak or go on a guided fishing tour.<\/p><p>So what can you catch? It all depends on your skill level. Kayak fishing is normally an inshore affair, targeting Redfish, Snook, and maybe Tarpon. However, seasoned &lsquo;yakers often take on bottom fish like Snapper and Grouper. Some even go after big game species like Sailfish. Needless to say, this is not for first-timers!<\/p><h2 id=\"where-to-go-fishing-in-miami\">Where to Go Fishing in Miami<\/h2><p>We could dedicate an entire article to where you should fish in Miami. In fact, <a href=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker.com\/blog\/best-fishing-spots-miami-fall\/\">we already have<\/a>. Instead of covering every location again, here&rsquo;s our top spot for each of the species we mentioned above.<\/p><h3 id=\"biscayne-bay\">Biscayne Bay<\/h3><figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2019\/10\/14151657\/Biscayne-Bay-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"A view across Biscayne Bay toward Miami, with some branches in the foreground and the cityscape in the background\" class=\"wp-image-10817\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2019\/10\/14151657\/Biscayne-Bay-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2019\/10\/14151657\/Biscayne-Bay-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2019\/10\/14151657\/Biscayne-Bay-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><p>Biscayne Bay is the obvious choice for <a href=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker.com\/fishing-type\/inshore\/us\/FL\/miami?utm_source=fishingbooker&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=post_content_link&amp;utm_term=10811\">inshore fishing in Miami<\/a>. It&rsquo;s especially good if you&rsquo;re chasing Tarpon. <strong>Shallow flats, mangroves, cuts, channels &ndash; the bay has everything the Silver King could want from his kingdom.<\/strong> They&rsquo;re not the only fish you&rsquo;ll find here, mind you. Bonefish, Snook, and Permit all vacation here at different times of year.<\/p><p>The great thing about Biscayne Bay is that you can fish it any way you want. Cast from shore on Key Biscayne. Take a kayak onto the local flats. Explore untouched mangroves on a boat. However you do it, you can expect a day of outstanding fishing in a beautiful setting.<\/p><h3 id=\"o-l-bodenhamer-wreck\">O.L. Bodenhamer Wreck<\/h3><figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2019\/10\/14151658\/Bodenhamer-Wreck-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"An underwater image of a large shipwreck, while one diver swims above it and fish are visible in the upper right-hand side\" class=\"wp-image-10816\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2019\/10\/14151658\/Bodenhamer-Wreck-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2019\/10\/14151658\/Bodenhamer-Wreck-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2019\/10\/14151658\/Bodenhamer-Wreck-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><p>There are literally hundreds of wrecks and reefs in the waters around Miami. Each one of them holds a mix of big, tasty fish. The wreck of the O.L. Bodenhamer is slightly farther from town than many, so it tends to be less crowded. On top of all that, it&rsquo;s an old World War II Liberty Ship, so it&rsquo;s pretty big. In short, it&rsquo;s a reliable place to fish without fighting for space.<\/p><p>The Bodenhamer sits in around 400 feet of water, a great depth for a huge mix of fish. <strong>Grouper, Snapper, and Amberjack all hang out here.<\/strong> You can also find bigger game hunting around the wreck. Blackfin Tuna, Mahi Mahi, and Sailfish all show up in decent numbers.<\/p><h3 id=\"gulf-stream\">Gulf Stream<\/h3><figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2019\/10\/14151655\/Gulf-Stream-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"An angler sitting at the back of a boat which is cruising offshore from Miami, with trolling lines in the water, with the cityscape in the background\" class=\"wp-image-10819\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2019\/10\/14151655\/Gulf-Stream-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2019\/10\/14151655\/Gulf-Stream-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2019\/10\/14151655\/Gulf-Stream-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><p>OK, this one is a bit vague. The Gulf Stream is pretty much all the water between Miami and Bimini, after all. However, this warm-water highway is the best place to explore if you&rsquo;re after proper big game hookups.<\/p><p>If you&rsquo;re looking for Sailfish, troll the waterline where the shallow green water meets the deep blue. After Mahi Mahi and Wahoo? Explore any of the FADs and buoys offshore from Miami. The best spots for Swordfish vary with the time of day, but you don&rsquo;t need to travel far to find them.<\/p><h3 id=\"miami-airport\">Miami Airport<\/h3><figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"680\" src=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2019\/10\/14151659\/Miami-Airport-1024x680.jpg\" alt=\"A view from a car up to green road signs showing exits on a highway to Miami Airport and Miami Beach\" class=\"wp-image-10815\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2019\/10\/14151659\/Miami-Airport-1024x680.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2019\/10\/14151659\/Miami-Airport-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2019\/10\/14151659\/Miami-Airport-768x510.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><p>You probably drove right past one of the best fishing spots in Miami after you flew into town. Just south of Miami Airport are a series of lakes home to big numbers of Peacock Bass. <strong>Blue Lagoon<\/strong> is the most famous, but they&rsquo;re all great for Bass fishing. Sadly, shore fishing spots are hard to come by here, so jump on a kayak to reach the very best fishing grounds.<\/p><p>The Peacock Bass aren&rsquo;t alone here. During the colder months, Blue Lagoon is a productive Largemouth Bass fishery, too. You can also find exotic invaders like Clown Knifefish, and Snakehead if you want some real South Florida flair.<\/p><h2 id=\"when-to-go-fishing-in-miami\">When to Go Fishing in Miami<\/h2><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2023\/01\/14135424\/Key-Biscayne-towards-Miami.jpg\" alt=\"A view of the bridge leading from Key Biscayne towards Miami, with waters in the forefront and the city skyline in the far distance.\" class=\"wp-image-44874\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2023\/01\/14135424\/Key-Biscayne-towards-Miami.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2023\/01\/14135424\/Key-Biscayne-towards-Miami-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2023\/01\/14135424\/Key-Biscayne-towards-Miami-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><p>Between the exotic freshwater fishing and some of the hottest saltwater action in the state, there&#8217;s no bad time to visit Miami. Of course, depending on what you want to catch you&#8217;ll fare better at certain times of the year compared to others.<\/p><p>For example, Sailfish and Mahi Mahi are caught year-round offshore from Miami. However, winter and early spring typically offer the hottest Sailfish bite, while Mahi fishing is at its best from spring to fall. King Mackerel run along Miami&#8217;s coast twice a year, in spring and fall, so if you&#8217;re keen on reeling in one of those, time your trip for April, May, October, or November.<\/p><p>Inshore and reef fishing is consistent year-round, with just about all the species available whenever you visit. The only caveat is that many reef fish such as Grouper and certain species of Snapper are subject to different seasonal regulations you&#8217;ll have to adhere to. Finally, freshwater fishing for species such as Peacock Bass is also a year-round activity, though spring and summer usually offer the most hookups.<\/p><h3 id=\"miami-fishing-tournaments\">Miami Fishing Tournaments<\/h3><p>With so many game fish swimming around these waters, you&rsquo;d expect a rolling calendar of sportfishing tournaments. There are certainly some, but not as many as you might think. <strong>The biggest event of the year is <a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/jjfishweek.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Jimmy Johnson&rsquo;s Tournament Series<\/a>.<\/strong> This is real big bucks stuff. Entry starts at $5,000, and there&rsquo;s a guaranteed purse of a staggering $1.75 million.<\/p><p>Fancy something a little less extreme? There are several competitions organized by local universities. The <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.canesfish.com\" target=\"_blank\">University of Miami Canefish Tournament<\/a> and <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/fishing.fiu.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\">Florida International University Fishing Tournament<\/a> both offer an offshore challenge that won&rsquo;t break the bank to enter. These tournaments also raise money for several local charities.<\/p><p>Finally, the Miami Dolphins organize the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.finsweekend.com\/fishing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">Fins Weekend Fishing Tournament<\/a> each year. This consists of a golf tournament and a fishing tournament. Don&rsquo;t worry, you don&rsquo;t have to enter both. The money raised goes toward scholarships and mentoring for South Florida students.<\/p><h2 id=\"miami-fishing-regulations\">Miami Fishing Regulations<\/h2><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2019\/10\/27163520\/Miami-Fishing-Regulations.jpg\" alt='An infographic featuring Florida state flag and text that says \"Miami Fishing Regulations\" and \"What you need to know\" against a blue background' class=\"wp-image-70049\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2019\/10\/27163520\/Miami-Fishing-Regulations.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2019\/10\/27163520\/Miami-Fishing-Regulations-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2019\/10\/27163520\/Miami-Fishing-Regulations-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2019\/10\/27163520\/Miami-Fishing-Regulations-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><p>You should now have an idea of where you want to fish and how you want to do it. You might even have signed up for a tournament. All you need now is a fishing license &ndash; unless you don&rsquo;t.<\/p><p><strong>If you&rsquo;re fishing on a charter, saltwater licenses are covered by the boat.<\/strong> If you&rsquo;re fishing from shore, on a kayak, or in freshwater, you&rsquo;ll need a fishing license. You can find full details on how much they cost and where to buy them in our <a href=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker.com\/blog\/florida-fishing-license\/\">Florida license guide<\/a>.<\/p>    <h2 id=\"fishing-in-miami-faqs\">Fishing in Miami FAQs<\/h2>\n<div id=\"fbgb-faq-69ec1b5aa1cb5\" class=\"fbgb-faq-block aligncenter fbgb-faq-style-accordion\">\n    <div class=\"fbgb-faq-container\">\n                    <div class=\"fbgb-faq-item \" data-faq-item=\"0\">\n                <div class=\"fbgb-faq-question\" \n                     role=\"button\" \n                     tabindex=\"0\" \n                     aria-expanded=\"false\"\n                     aria-controls=\"fbgb-faq-69ec1b5aa1cb5-item-0\">\n                    <span class=\"fbgb-faq-question-text\">Where to fish in Miami?<\/span>\n                    <span class=\"fbgb-faq-icon\">\n                        <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M6.5 12.4L12 8l5.5 4.4-.9 1.2L12 10l-4.5 3.6-1-1.2z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n                    <\/span>\n                <\/div>\n                <div id=\"fbgb-faq-69ec1b5aa1cb5-item-0\" \n                     class=\"fbgb-faq-answer \"\n                     aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <div class=\"fbgb-faq-answer-content\">\n                        <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Miami has outstanding fishing, not only in the Atlantic and Biscayne Bay but also in the city\u2019s freshwater canal system. <\/span><b>Offshore<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> you can catch species like Sailfish, Mahi Mahi, Tuna, and King Mackerel, while the<\/span><b> bay and flats<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> hold Bonefish, Permit, Snook, and Tarpon. <\/span><b>Freshwater canals<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> throughout Miami-Dade are also famous for Peacock Bass and other exotic species. With charters and guides launching throughout the city, it\u2019s easy to get started almost anywhere.<\/span><\/p>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"fbgb-faq-item \" data-faq-item=\"1\">\n                <div class=\"fbgb-faq-question\" \n                     role=\"button\" \n                     tabindex=\"0\" \n                     aria-expanded=\"false\"\n                     aria-controls=\"fbgb-faq-69ec1b5aa1cb5-item-1\">\n                    <span class=\"fbgb-faq-question-text\">What fish can you catch in Miami?<\/span>\n                    <span class=\"fbgb-faq-icon\">\n                        <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M6.5 12.4L12 8l5.5 4.4-.9 1.2L12 10l-4.5 3.6-1-1.2z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n                    <\/span>\n                <\/div>\n                <div id=\"fbgb-faq-69ec1b5aa1cb5-item-1\" \n                     class=\"fbgb-faq-answer \"\n                     aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <div class=\"fbgb-faq-answer-content\">\n                        <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">You can catch a wide variety of fish in Miami, including freshwater game fish. Offshore, you might hook into <\/span><b>Sailfish, Mahi Mahi, Wahoo, and Tuna<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, while fishing the shallows will bring you face-to-face with <\/span><b>Tarpon, Snook, Bonefish, and Permit<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. For something completely different, fish the local canal system for <\/span><b>Peacock Bass, Largemouth Bass, and exotic cichlids<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/p>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"fbgb-faq-item \" data-faq-item=\"2\">\n                <div class=\"fbgb-faq-question\" \n                     role=\"button\" \n                     tabindex=\"0\" \n                     aria-expanded=\"false\"\n                     aria-controls=\"fbgb-faq-69ec1b5aa1cb5-item-2\">\n                    <span class=\"fbgb-faq-question-text\">Where can I fish in Miami without a boat?<\/span>\n                    <span class=\"fbgb-faq-icon\">\n                        <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M6.5 12.4L12 8l5.5 4.4-.9 1.2L12 10l-4.5 3.6-1-1.2z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n                    <\/span>\n                <\/div>\n                <div id=\"fbgb-faq-69ec1b5aa1cb5-item-2\" \n                     class=\"fbgb-faq-answer \"\n                     aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <div class=\"fbgb-faq-answer-content\">\n                        <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">No boat? No problem. Anglers in Miami have a lot of shore fishing options. Just look for <\/span><b>beaches, bridges, piers, and public canals<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> where you can cast a line legally and comfortably. Biscayne National Park is a great place to start, with popular spots like Convoy Point and the jetty at the Dante Fascell Visitor Center.<\/span><\/p>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"fbgb-faq-item \" data-faq-item=\"3\">\n                <div class=\"fbgb-faq-question\" \n                     role=\"button\" \n                     tabindex=\"0\" \n                     aria-expanded=\"false\"\n                     aria-controls=\"fbgb-faq-69ec1b5aa1cb5-item-3\">\n                    <span class=\"fbgb-faq-question-text\">Where to fish for Peacock Bass in Miami?<\/span>\n                    <span class=\"fbgb-faq-icon\">\n                        <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M6.5 12.4L12 8l5.5 4.4-.9 1.2L12 10l-4.5 3.6-1-1.2z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n                    <\/span>\n                <\/div>\n                <div id=\"fbgb-faq-69ec1b5aa1cb5-item-3\" \n                     class=\"fbgb-faq-answer \"\n                     aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <div class=\"fbgb-faq-answer-content\">\n                        <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">You\u2019ll find Peacock Bass in urban canals and lakes throughout Miami-Dade County. Some popular places to cast a line include the <\/span><b>Tamiami Canal system, Snapper Creek canals, and the Miami Airport lakes such as Blue Lagoon<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. Look for structure like bridges, culverts, and canal intersections where Peacock Bass ambush bait fish.<\/span><\/p>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n    \n    <\/div>\n\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Where to fish in Miami?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Miami has outstanding fishing, not only in the Atlantic and Biscayne Bay but also in the city&rsquo;s freshwater canal system. Offshore you can catch species like Sailfish, Mahi Mahi, Tuna, and King Mackerel, while the bay and flats hold Bonefish, Permit, Snook, and Tarpon. 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Look for structure like bridges, culverts, and canal intersections where Peacock Bass ambush bait fish.\"}}]}<\/script><h2 id=\"fishing-in-miami-a-world-of-opportunity\">Fishing in Miami: A World of Opportunity<\/h2><figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2019\/10\/14151651\/Miami-Cityscape-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"An aerial view of Miami looking out towards the sea, with the Intracoastal Waterway in the middle of the image and apartment buildings dominating the left\" class=\"wp-image-10826\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2019\/10\/14151651\/Miami-Cityscape-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2019\/10\/14151651\/Miami-Cityscape-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2019\/10\/14151651\/Miami-Cityscape-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><p>Miami really does have something for everyone. From its inland lakes to its offshore reefs, the city is surrounded by fish. Better still, you have a variety of ways to enjoy the best fishing in Miami. So what are you waiting for? Head down to South Florida and see what the magic&rsquo;s all about!<\/p><p><em>Have you ever been fishing in Miami? What did you catch, and how did you do it? What would your dream fishing trip look like? Let us know your plans and stories in the comments below!<\/em><br><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There are a lot of good reasons to visit Miami. Great weather, beautiful beaches, amazing nightlife &ndash; they call it the &ldquo;Magic City&rdquo; for a reason. What most people don&rsquo;t realize is that the fishing in Miami is just as spectacular as the city itself. 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