{"id":12116,"date":"2020-01-25T13:00:00","date_gmt":"2020-01-25T12:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fishingbooker.com\/blog\/?p=12116"},"modified":"2026-04-21T09:07:17","modified_gmt":"2026-04-21T09:07:17","slug":"pier-fishing-in-miami","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fishingbooker.com\/blog\/pier-fishing-in-miami\/","title":{"rendered":"Pier Fishing in Miami: The Complete Guide"},"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\"> 3<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span><p>It&rsquo;s no secret that Miami has great fishing. The city&rsquo;s diverse fisheries, warm climate, and <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=12116\">large charter fleet<\/a> make it the perfect place to wet a line. But what about pier fishing in Miami? For a town that has it all, it can be surprisingly tough to find a good fishing pier. We&rsquo;re here to help, with a few top locations and useful info on the area&rsquo;s pier fishing scene.<\/p><h2 id=\"common-questions-about-pier-fishing-in-miami\">Common Questions about Pier Fishing in Miami<\/h2><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><h3 id=\"do-you-need-a-fishing-license\">Do you need a fishing license?<\/h3><p>It depends. You don&rsquo;t need a license on state-licensed fishing piers. This is because the pier itself has a permit that covers everybody fishing on it, similar to how charter boats work in Florida. However, not all fishing piers are licensed. The rule of thumb is that if you have to pay to fish, you&#8217;re usually covered. However, you should always ask the staff to be sure.<\/p><h3 id=\"whats-the-best-time-to-fish\">What&rsquo;s the best time to fish?<\/h3><p>Sunrise and sunset are productive times for pier fishing. Night fishing is also great, especially for nocturnal hunters like Snook, Tarpon, and Sharks. The problem is that many piers close at night. Most state parks are open from sunrise until sunset. If that&rsquo;s the case where you&#8217;re going, get through the doors first thing. &ldquo;The early bird catches the worm.&rdquo; Or in this case, the fish.<\/p><h3 id=\"what-fish-can-you-catch\">What fish can you catch?<\/h3><p>The most common catches on Miami&rsquo;s piers are small Grunts and Snappers. You can also find Barracuda, Flounder, Jacks, Spanish Mackerel, and more. Nurse and Lemon Sharks are a regular sight, but targeting them is often prohibited. Variety is the name of the game here. You probably won&rsquo;t catch a monster, but you can land a dozen species in a day.<\/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><h2 id=\"top-fishing-piers-in-miami\">Top Fishing Piers in Miami<\/h2><h3 id=\"newport-fishing-pier\">Newport Fishing Pier<\/h3><p><strong>Address: <\/strong>16501 Collins Ave, Sunny Isles Beach<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2023\/01\/14135354\/Sunny-Isles-Beach-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"An aerial view of Sunny Isles Beach and Newport Fishing Pier in Florida on a sunny day\" class=\"wp-image-44993\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2023\/01\/14135354\/Sunny-Isles-Beach-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2023\/01\/14135354\/Sunny-Isles-Beach-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2023\/01\/14135354\/Sunny-Isles-Beach-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2023\/01\/14135354\/Sunny-Isles-Beach-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2023\/01\/14135354\/Sunny-Isles-Beach-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div><p>Newport Fishing Pier is a 600-foot-long, fully-licensed fishing pier that costs $10 per angler (free for Sunny Isles Beach residents). It has rod holders, cleaning tables, and line recycling. There&rsquo;s also a restaurant and a shop where you can rent rods. You&rsquo;re better off getting bait elsewhere if you can, though.<\/p><p>Newport Pier is open from sunrise to 9:00 p.m. except for Tuesdays and Fridays when it&#8217;s open from 10:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. It&#8217;s the perfect place to beat the heat in summer, or avoid the crowds pretty much any time of year. The flip side is that it sometimes gets busy during the day when the restaurant&#8217;s open.<\/p><h3 id=\"south-pointe-park-pier\">South Pointe Park Pier<\/h3><p><strong>Address:<\/strong> 1 Washington Ave, Miami Beach<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2020\/01\/14151033\/South-Pointe-Fishing-Pier-Miami-Beach-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"An aerial view of South Pointe Park Fishing Pier in Miami Beach, FL\" class=\"wp-image-12120\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2020\/01\/14151033\/South-Pointe-Fishing-Pier-Miami-Beach-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2020\/01\/14151033\/South-Pointe-Fishing-Pier-Miami-Beach-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2020\/01\/14151033\/South-Pointe-Fishing-Pier-Miami-Beach-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2020\/01\/14151033\/South-Pointe-Fishing-Pier-Miami-Beach-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2020\/01\/14151033\/South-Pointe-Fishing-Pier-Miami-Beach-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div><p>This is the best place for pier fishing in Miami Beach. South Pointe Park sits right on Government Cut, so the water gets pretty deep. You can only fish on designated parts of the pier, but they&rsquo;re clearly marked. People also fish off the rocks that run alongside it into deeper water.<\/p><p>The pier itself has cleaning stations and line disposal. It&#8217;s open from sunrise to sunset and is completely free. There&rsquo;s no tackle shop here, so you&rsquo;ll have to pick up all your equipment and licenses before you arrive.<\/p><h3 id=\"north-bayshore-park\">North Bayshore Park<\/h3><p><strong>Address:<\/strong> 12220 N Bayshore Dr, North Miami<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2023\/01\/14135349\/Broad-Causeway-Drawbridge-1-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Bal Harbour in Miami, Florida with Biscayne Bay Intracoastal water, drawbridge opening up on Broad Causeway for sail boat\" class=\"wp-image-45002\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2023\/01\/14135349\/Broad-Causeway-Drawbridge-1-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2023\/01\/14135349\/Broad-Causeway-Drawbridge-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2023\/01\/14135349\/Broad-Causeway-Drawbridge-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2023\/01\/14135349\/Broad-Causeway-Drawbridge-1-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2023\/01\/14135349\/Broad-Causeway-Drawbridge-1-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Bal Harbour, Miami<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><p>Not exactly a pier, more like a walkway with cleaning stations and spots to fish. This is still a lovely place to make a few casts, though. There&rsquo;s plenty of structure around the fishing spots, so you&#8217;ll find lots of small reef fish at the end of your line. What&#8217;s more, it&#8217;s free!<\/p><p>The thing that makes North Bayshore Park special is the view. You can look out toward Key Biscayne and see the ships passing through Broad Causeway Drawbridge. Space is limited, though, so get here early for a good spot. The park is open from sunrise until sunset and you need a license to fish.<\/p>    <h2 id=\"pier-fishing-in-miami-faqs\">Pier Fishing in Miami FAQs<\/h2>\n<div id=\"fbgb-faq-69fc1e4861ea6\" 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-69fc1e4861ea6-item-0\">\n                    <span class=\"fbgb-faq-question-text\">Is pier fishing free 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-69fc1e4861ea6-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\">Pier fishing in Miami <\/span><b>can be free<\/b> <b>depending on the location<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. Some spots like South Pointe Park Pier are completely free, while others charge an entry fee \u2013 but, on the flip side, those paid piers are usually licensed, meaning your fishing permit is included.<\/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-69fc1e4861ea6-item-1\">\n                    <span class=\"fbgb-faq-question-text\">What fish can I catch from a pier 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-69fc1e4861ea6-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 mix of species from the piers in Miami, including <\/span><b>Snappers, Grunts, Spanish Mackerel, Jacks, Flounder,<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> and even <\/span><b>Barracuda<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. Nurse and Lemon Sharks may even take a bite of your bait, but you should release them as carefully as possible!<\/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-69fc1e4861ea6-item-2\">\n                    <span class=\"fbgb-faq-question-text\">Do I need a fishing license for pier fishing 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-69fc1e4861ea6-item-2\" \n                     class=\"fbgb-faq-answer \"\n                     aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <div class=\"fbgb-faq-answer-content\">\n                        <p><b>It depends on the pier.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> You often don\u2019t need a license because <\/span><b>many piers are state-licensed<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, meaning the pier\u2019s permit covers all anglers. But, <\/span><b>unlicensed piers <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">or free-access spots typically <\/span><b>require you to carry your own Florida fishing license.<\/b><\/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\":\"Is pier fishing free in Miami?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Pier fishing in Miami can be free depending on the location. 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But, unlicensed piers or free-access spots typically require you to carry your own Florida fishing license.\"}}]}<\/script><h2 id=\"a-great-way-to-spend-the-day\">A Great Way to Spend the Day<\/h2><p>Miami is an awesome destination for traveling anglers. Local piers let you enjoy a few hours of downtime and get a taste of the area&rsquo;s fishing. If you&rsquo;re looking to land a trophy, you&rsquo;ll always be better off <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=12116\">on a charter<\/a>. But if all you&rsquo;re after is a little fun and a great view, they&rsquo;re perfect.<\/p><p><em>Have you fished any of these spots before? Are there any others that you recommend? What&rsquo;s your number-one tip when pier fishing in Miami? Drop us a line in the comments below!<\/em><br><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It&rsquo;s no secret that Miami has great fishing. The city&rsquo;s diverse fisheries, warm climate, and large charter fleet make it the perfect place to wet a line. But what about pier fishing in Miami? For a town that has it all, it can be surprisingly tough to find a good fishing pier. 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