Captain Martin Carranza has been fly fishing all his life, from his early days chasing big Trout in Patagonia, Argentina, to the productive grass flats of South Florida, which he’s been fishing since 2001. These days, Capt. Martin specializes in putting his customers on the best bite that can be found around Key Biscayne and beyond.
Your guide operates a 18’ Beavertail Strike flats skiff, powered by a single 60 HP Suzuki engine, which will take you to the best fishing grounds quickly and safely. Up to 2 people can come aboard and fish in full comfort. The boat features a Minn Kota electric motor and comes furnished with the selection of quality navigational gear that will help you stay on your prey’s trail.
Fishing with Martin means you don’t have to worry about bringing your own rods and reels, he already has everything you need on board. Whether it’s quality fly fishing tackle or conventional gear, your captain has got you covered. If you prefer using live bait, you’ll catch some shrimp, mullet, or pilchards on your way to the fishing grounds.
Plenty of species could find their way to your line, and southeast Florida (from Miami to the Middle keys) offers some of the most productive flats fishing opportunities around. The waterways of Biscayne Bay are ample with Bonefish, Tarpon, Permit, Redfish, Snook, Barracuda, and you can even find several Shark species here.
There are half day and full day expeditions on offer, so depending on your preferences and the time you have, you can take your pick. You’ll have drinks on shorter excursions, and lunch is included in the price of longer trips.
Whether you come with your family or your closest fishing buddies, one thing is certain – a trip with Captain Martin Carranza will show you the fishing abundance of Biscayne Bay in all its glory!
Rating summary
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Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
99%
Appropriate for children
88%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
94%
Caught fish
84%
May 22, 2025
Full Day Trip
Had an excellent day out looking for tarpon bonefish and permit.
Had an excellent day out looking for tarpon bonefish and permit.
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Feb 25, 2025
Half Day Trip (PM)
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Mar 17, 2023
3/4 Day Trip
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Richmond, VA
Jan 26, 2023
3/4 Day Trip
Did a 3/4 day fly fishing trip in Biscayne Bay with Martin in late January. Had a fabulous and productive trip. Martin is easy to work with, patient with less than par casting skills and helpful with advice and teaching. He is tenacious about finding fish: I had a great day, catching baby tarpon and snook, but the bones were nowhere to be seen, largely a function of cooler and cloudy water. Martin is interesting to talk to and fun to spend a day in a skiff with. I will definitely book again.
Did a 3/4 day fly fishing trip in Biscayne Bay with Martin in late January. Had a fabulous and productive trip. Martin is easy...
Yardley, PA
Jun 27, 2022
Full Day Trip
I had a great time on this trip. We got on some bonefish early and then made a long run (despite current gas prices) to go after tarpon and bonefish. I had only fished with a guide one other time and that experience consisted of the guide forcing me to reel with my opposite hand because of the theory that it would be a few milliseconds faster, which totally threw off my casting and only allowed me to fish for 100+ pound tarpon and would not allow me to cast to smaller fish rolling all around us even if I wanted to. This trip was the complete opposite experience. Captain Martin made sure we gave it our best shot and tailored the trip based on our previous email exchange. I definitely blew a bunch of shots at tarpon, but the Captain took some time out to correct some of my casting mistakes and then we kept at it and brought 5 bonefish to the boat. I am definitely hooked on bonefish now and will go home with some lessons to apply for next time.
I had a great time on this trip. We got on some bonefish early and then made a long run (despite current gas prices) to go after...
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Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (66)
Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
99%
Appropriate for children
88%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
94%
Caught fish
84%
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Full Day Trip on May 22, 2025
Had an excellent day out looking for tarpon bonefish and permit.
Had an excellent day out looking for tarpon bonefish and permit.
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Half Day Trip (PM) on February 25, 2025
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3/4 Day Trip on March 17, 2023
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3/4 Day Trip on January 26, 2023
Did a 3/4 day fly fishing trip in Biscayne Bay with Martin in late January. Had a fabulous and productive trip. Martin is easy to work with, patient with less than par casting skills and helpful with advice and teaching. He is tenacious about finding fish: I had a great day, catching baby tarpon and snook, but the bones were nowhere to be seen, largely a function of cooler and cloudy water. Martin is interesting to talk to and fun to spend a day in a skiff with. I will definitely book again.
Did a 3/4 day fly fishing trip in Biscayne Bay with Martin in late January. Had a fabulous and productive trip. Martin is easy to work with, patient with less than par casting skills and helpful with advice and teaching. He is tenacious about finding fish: I had a great day, catching baby tarpon and snook, but the bones were nowhere to be seen, largely a function of cooler and cloudy water. Martin is interesting to talk to and fun to spend a day in a skiff with. I will definitely book again....
Yardley, PA
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Full Day Trip on June 27, 2022
I had a great time on this trip. We got on some bonefish early and then made a long run (despite current gas prices) to go after tarpon and bonefish. I had only fished with a guide one other time and that experience consisted of the guide forcing me to reel with my opposite hand because of the theory that it would be a few milliseconds faster, which totally threw off my casting and only allowed me to fish for 100+ pound tarpon and would not allow me to cast to smaller fish rolling all around us even if I wanted to. This trip was the complete opposite experience. Captain Martin made sure we gave it our best shot and tailored the trip based on our previous email exchange. I definitely blew a bunch of shots at tarpon, but the Captain took some time out to correct some of my casting mistakes and then we kept at it and brought 5 bonefish to the boat. I am definitely hooked on bonefish now and will go home with some lessons to apply for next time.
I had a great time on this trip. We got on some bonefish early and then made a long run (despite current gas prices) to go after tarpon and bonefish. I had only fished with a guide one other time and that experience consisted of the guide forcing me to reel with my opposite hand because of the theory that it would be a few milliseconds faster, which totally threw off my casting and only allowed me to fish for 100+ pound tarpon and would not allow me to cast to smaller fish rolling all around...
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