Terrific Boat Charters
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Terrific Boat Charters

State licensed
4525 Collins Avenue
Miami Beach, FL, United States

Terrific Boat Charters runs angling trips out of Miami Beach and offers to show you what the local fishery is all about.

Capt. Alex and his crew will do their best to make sure you have a fun day full of fishing. They specializes in bottom fishing, trolling, drift fishing, jigging, kite fishing, and spinning, all to get you on that bite. This involves 4,6 and 8-hour trips, mainly fishing for Dolphin, King Mackerel, Barracuda, Sailfish, Wahoo, and Grouper, depending on the season and conditions of the day.

Your adventure begins on board a 39’ Midnight Express boat that can fit a maximum of 6 anglers. The boat is fitted with an ice box.

All rods, reels, and terminal tackle are included in the price so you can focus on what really matters, fishing. As for fishing licenses, everything will be taken care of by the captain so you don’t have to worry about it.

You’re welcome to keep all legal species caught during the trip.

Here to help you with anything you need, the first mate will be on hand during the trip. Leaving a tip for a job well done is much appreciated.

Children are welcome aboard so you’re good to get the young ones started early.

Book your trip now and hit the water with Terrific Boat Charters.

  • Fishing License
  • Live Bait
  • You Keep Catch
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Child Friendly
  • Ice Box
  • Rods, reels & tackle

Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip Afternoon
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 12:00 PM
    $1,000
    A four-hour trip gives you plenty of time to experience the water and get a chance to catch fish. In six hours, you can live bait fish or troll. We can also set up for bottom fishing. On these trips, you can expect to catch Sailfish, Mahi-Mahi, Tuna, and Wahoo. You can also bottom fish in certain areas for Grouper, Snapper, Amberjack, and even Sharks.
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip AM
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    $1,000
    A four-hour trip gives you plenty of time to experience the water and get a chance to catch fish. In six hours, you can live bait fish or troll. We can also set up for bottom fishing. On these trips, you can expect to catch Sailfish, Mahi-Mahi, Tuna, and Wahoo. You can also bottom fish in certain areas for Grouper, Snapper, Amberjack, and even Sharks.
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    $1,200
    A six-hour trip gives you plenty of time to experience the water and get a chance to catch fish. In six hours, you can live bait fish or troll. We can also set up for bottom fishing. On these trips, you can expect to catch Sailfish, Mahi-Mahi, Tuna, and Wahoo. You can also bottom fish in certain areas for Grouper, Snapper, Amberjack, and even Sharks.
  • Private trip
    8 Hour Trip
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    $1,500
    An 8-hour trip gives you plenty of time to experience the water and get a chance to catch fish. You can live bait fish or troll. We can also set up for bottom fishing. On these trips, you can expect to catch Sailfish, Mahi-Mahi, Tuna, and Wahoo. You can also bottom fish in certain areas for Grouper, Snapper, Amberjack, and even Sharks.
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About the Captain

Alex Terife
Miami Beach, Florida, United States
2 Fishing Reports
ID & License verified
Member since January 2023
Capt. Alex runs trips out of Miami Beach aboard a 39’ Midnight Express. These waters are known for Barracuda, Sailfish, and Groupers and he will show you how to catch them, whether you're trolling or bottom fishing. With great knowledge of the area, he has a trick or two up his sleeve, and the only way to learn is to join him out on the water!

About this listing

Targeted species

Barracuda (Great) Great Barracuda
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi) Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Grouper (Black) Black Grouper
Grouper (Goliath) Goliath Grouper

Boat specs

Midnight Express (Center console) originally built in 2010, and restored in 2021. Powered by 3 300HP Yamaha engines, with a maximum cruising speed of 60 knots.

Length
39 ft
Capacity
6 persons

Types of fishing

Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Drift Fishing
Kite Fishing
Deep Sea Fishing

Amenities

GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Outriggers
Ice Box

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
First Mate
20% Tip is customary
Fishing License

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 1 day prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 1 day before the trip date, free of charge. If you cancel or modify your booking later, or fail to show up, you'll forfeit 100% of what you've paid.

Listing policies

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

Payment

Pay online in full

Pay online in full through FishingBooker and save on credit card fees at the dock.

No additional fees.
Book with 30% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 30% deposit to guarantee your reservation.

The remaining balance is to be paid directly to the charter operator on or prior to your trip date in one of the following payment methods:

Cash
Visa
Mastercard
Bank Transfer
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.

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Recent Fishing Reports

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March 12, 2023
Lots of quality fish off Miami and plenty of sharks to work through
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FAQs about Terrific Boat Charters

Terrific Boat Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • $1,000 per group - 4 Hour Trip Afternoon (4 hours)
  • $1,000 per group - 4 Hour Trip AM (4 hours)
  • $1,200 per group - 6 Hour Trip (6 hours)
  • $1,500 per group - 8 Hour Trip (8 hours)
When you book a trip with Terrific Boat Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Outriggers
  • Ice Box
Trips booked with Terrific Boat Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • First Mate (20% Tip is customary)
  • Fishing License
Terrific Boat Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing
  • Reef Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing
Terrific Boat Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Drift Fishing
  • Kite Fishing
  • Deep Sea Fishing
Top targeted fish species with Terrific Boat Charters include:
  • Barracuda (Great)
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Grouper (Black)
  • Grouper (Goliath)
  • Grouper (Red)
  • Hogfish
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Sailfish
  • Snapper (Mutton)
  • Swordfish
  • Tuna (Blackfin)
  • Wahoo