Top Gun Charters Miami 

4.8
(17 reviews)
 4000 Crandon Blvd, Key Biscayne, FL 33149, United States–

Top Gun Charters Miami 

Key Biscayne, FL, United States
–
41 ft
6
4.8
(17 reviews)

Top Gun Charters is your answer to offshore fishing from Key Biscayne. Test your skills on the area’s great variety of big game species in the company of a top-level outfitter who settles for nothing less than the very best. Offering private Half and Full day deep sea fishing trips, specialty Tuna and Swordfish charters, as well as trips to the beautiful Bahamas and back, Top Gun Charters is an unparalleled outfitter in the Key Biscayne area.

Top Gun is a fast, sturdy, and spacious luxury Hatteras, outfitted with a roomy air-conditioned salon and a luxurious head, and powered by modern engines. The boat also features a toilet on board, and comes equipped with the standard marine and navigational electronics a charter might need, such as top-of-the-line GPS, radio, Fishfinder as well as a multimedia system. 41’ long, the boat can comfortably accommodate fishing groups of up to 6 people per charter.

From their dock in Key Biscayne, all the way to the Bahamas, Top Gun Charters goes where the fish are. They are committed to providing you with an unforgettable fishing trip. The Miami area is teeming with trophy pelagics, such as Sailfish, Marlin and Swordfish, Dolphin fish (Dorado), Tuna, Cobia, King Mackerel, Amberjack, Snapper, Grouper and many others.

Captain Nel is happy to provide you with all the fishing gear your group will need, along with both live and artificial bait. Nel is a member of the Daiwa Captain’s Program so you’ll be using Daiwa reels exclusively, where all the rods are custom-made to the crew’s specifications.

Please note that the gratuities are not included in the overall trip price (20% for the First Mate).

Top Gun Charters is your answer to offshore fishing from Key Biscayne. Test your skills on the area’s great variety of big game species in the company of a top-level outfitter who settles for nothing less than the very best. Offering private Half and Full day deep sea fishing trips, specialty Tuna and Swordfish charters, as well as trips to the beautiful Bahamas and back, Top Gun Charters is an unparalleled outfitter in the Key Biscayne area.

Top Gun is a fast, sturdy, and spacious luxury Hatteras, outfitted with a roomy air-conditioned salon and a luxurious head, and powered by modern engines. The boat also features a toilet on board, and comes equipped with the standard marine and navigational electronics a charter might need, such as top-of-the-line GPS, radio, Fishfinder as well as a multimedia system. 41’ long, the boat can comfortably accommodate fishing groups of up to 6 people per charter.

From their dock in Key Biscayne, all the way to the Bahamas, Top Gun Charters goes where the fish are. They are committed to providing you with an unforgettable fishing trip. The Miami area is teeming with trophy pelagics, such as Sailfish, Marlin and Swordfish, Dolphin fish (Dorado), Tuna, Cobia, King Mackerel, Amberjack, Snapper, Grouper and many others.

Captain Nel is happy to provide you with all the fishing gear your group will need, along with both live and artificial bait. Nel is a member of the Daiwa Captain’s Program so you’ll be using Daiwa reels exclusively, where all the rods are custom-made to the crew’s specifications.

Please note that the gratuities are not included in the overall trip price (20% for the First Mate).

Nel Martinez
Captain
Nel Martinez
25 years of experience
responds within an hour

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Trip date:
Group Size:
November 2026
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Group Size
2 adults • 0 children
Change
4 Hour Trip (AM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Barracuda (Great)
Amberjack
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Jack Crevalle
+8
US $1,100
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Half Day Trip (AM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
5 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Sailfish
US $1,200
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Half Day Trip (PM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
5 hour trip starts at 1:00 PM
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Sailfish
US $1,200
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Full Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Sailfish
Tuna (Blackfin)
US $1,800
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Full Day Trip – Swordfishing
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Swordfish
US $2,200
Entire boat: up to 6 people

Customer reviews

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Rating

4.8
17 reviews
4.8
Boat & equipment
4.9
Captain & crew
4.8
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (14)

Reviews (17)

  • Jorge Suarez
    Jorge Suarez
    us
    Florida, US
    Member since 2021
    5.0
    Verified

    Half Day Trip with Captain Nel

    Half Day Trip (PM) on March 14, 2021 • 6 adults

    This was a great experience. Most of the people in my group were new to fishing. Captain Nel and the first mate Jose taught us everything and made this an exceptional first experience. We caught a couple sailfish, two Bonita fish, and a king fish. I’ve gone on a few charters with captain Nel and I’m never disappointed. Highly recommended

  • Victor Campozano
    Victor Campozano
    us
    North Carolina, US
    Member since 2020
    5.0
    Verified

    Fishing with Nel

    Half Day Trip (AM) on December 27, 2020 • 6 adults • 1 child

    Fue un excelente día y se pasó muy bien .....el capitán y su ayudante unas excelentes personas ...los recomiendo

  • Christian Fischer
    Christian Fischer
    us
    Florida, US
    Member since 2021
    4.7
    Verified

    Awesome trip & crew!

    Half Day Trip (PM) on April 1, 2021 • 4 adults • 1 child

    Caught a buzzer beater Wahoo!

  • Scott Parish
    Scott Parish
    us
    Indiana, US
    Member since 2018
    5.0
    Verified

    Full Day with Captain Nel on Top Gun II

    Full Day Trip on August 31, 2018 • 2 adults

    Had a great day fishing with the Top Gun crew. Mahi’s, Cuda, Bonita, Bar-Jack’s, etc., caught a little bit of everything and had a whole lot of fun. Crew was great in helping my 10 year old land his first fish from the ocean. Highly recommend Captain Nel and crew. Will definitely look these guys up again on a return trip to Miami.

  • Chris Lundsten
    Chris Lundsten
    us
    North Carolina, US
    Member since 2020
    5.0
    Verified

    November fishing trip

    Half Day Trip (AM) on November 14, 2020 • 5 adults
  • Brian S.
    Brian S.
    5.0

    Epic!

    Full Day Trip on February 22, 2014

    I've been chartering the Top Gun since 2003 and never looked for other boat. The boat is not too fancy, but is well equiped and maintained. This is so good for fishing charter, because you're there for fishing, not taking photos. Captain Nel is great, fishing is great, everything is outstanding when it's up to me. Capt. knows these waters and he'll always find a way to put you on fish. Fishing this time was AMAZING! Caught six sailfish and one 170lbs swardfish. What else to say? Highly recommend Capt. Nel and TOP GUN

  • Rene F.
    Rene F.
    5.0

    Great experience!

    Full Day Trip on June 20, 2014

    Great day we had with Capt. Nel and Danny who made our day memorable. We caught so many fish that we couldn't ask for more. Just perfect!

  • Stephen Cafiero
    Stephen Cafiero
    us
    New Jersey, US
    Member since 2022
    5.0
    Verified

    A trip to remember

    Full Day Trip on March 25, 2023 • 3 adults

    Captain Rob and his outstanding crew made for an incredible fishing experience. They put us on Sailfish, Mahi, Kingfish, Barracuda and taught us lots of local knowledge. The Top Gun was the right boat for some sloppy Seas. Highly recommended this group!

  • Thomas Wood
    Thomas Wood
    us
    North Carolina, US
    Member since 2023
    5.0
    Verified

    Outstanding Captain and Mate

    Half Day Trip (PM) on November 22, 2023 • 4 adults • 2 children
  • Edwin Verdezoto
    Edwin Verdezoto
    us
    Florida, US
    Member since 2020
    5.0
    Verified

    Very fun trip!

    Half Day Trip (AM) on August 14, 2020 • 6 adults

    Boat is good, clean and comfortable. The captain and crew know what they are doing and are very friendly. Looking forward to the next one already!

FAQs about Top Gun Charters Miami

Top Gun Charters Miami offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $1,100 per group - 4 Hour Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $1,200 per group - Half Day Trip (AM) (5 hours)
  • US $1,200 per group - Half Day Trip (PM) (5 hours)
  • US $1,800 per group - Full Day Trip (8 hours)
  • US $2,200 per group - Full Day Trip – Swordfishing (8 hours)
When you book a trip with Top Gun Charters Miami, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • Air conditioning
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Bed
  • Flybridge
  • Live bait well
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
  • Multimedia system
  • Outriggers
  • Ice box
Trips booked with Top Gun Charters Miami include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait
  • Lures
  • First mate
  • Fishing license
Top Gun Charters Miami offers the following types of fishing:
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Offshore fishing
  • Reef fishing
  • Wreck fishing
Top Gun Charters Miami offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Heavy tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Kite fishing
  • Handline
  • Deep sea fishing
Top targeted fish species with Top Gun Charters Miami include:
  • Amberjack
  • Cero Mackerel
  • Grouper (Red)
  • Grouper (Scamp)
  • Grouper (Snowy)
  • Shark (Blacktip)
  • Snapper (Vermilion)
  • Snapper (Yellowtail)
  • Tarpon
  • Triggerfish (Gray)
  • Tuna (Bluefin)
  • Tuna (Skipjack)

Your captain

Nel Martinez
Nel Martinez
Key Biscayne, Florida, United States
28 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since May 2014
Miami born and bred, Captain Nel has been fishing the local hotspots since he was a boy. He's no stranger to the international sportfishing scene either, having personally tested the waterways of Bahamas, Mexico, British Virgin Islands and more. A kite fishing enthusiast, he'll go out of his way to make sure everybody's having fun.
Nel Martinez
Nel Martinez
28
reviews
2014
member since
~1h
response
Miami born and bred, Captain Nel has been fishing the local hotspots since he was a boy. He's no stranger to the international sportfishing scene either, having personally tested the waterways of Bahamas, Mexico, British Virgin Islands and more. A kite fishing enthusiast, he'll go out of his way to make sure everybody's having fun.

The fish you can target

Amberjack
Amberjack
Cero Mackerel
Cero Mackerel
Red Grouper
Red Grouper
Scamp Grouper
Scamp Grouper
Snowy Grouper
Snowy Grouper
Blacktip Shark
Blacktip Shark
Vermilion Snapper
Vermilion Snapper
Yellowtail Snapper
Yellowtail Snapper
Tarpon
Tarpon
Gray Triggerfish
Gray Triggerfish
Bluefin Tuna
Bluefin Tuna
Skipjack Tuna
Skipjack Tuna
Amberjack
Amberjack
Cero Mackerel
Cero Mackerel
Red Grouper
Red Grouper
Scamp Grouper
Scamp Grouper
Snowy Grouper
Snowy Grouper

Real catches by this captain

  • Two adult anglers proudly display a large wahoo on the deck of an offshore fishing boat, with rods and a blood-streaked cockpit visible.
    Christian F.
    Christian F.
    Caught a buzzer beater Wahoo!
  • Adult angler and teenage fisherman proudly display a large offshore game fish aboard a charter boat, with open ocean and coastal skyline in the background.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Jorge S.
    Jorge S.
    This was a great experience. Most of the people in my group were new to fishing. Captain Nel and the first mate Jose taught us everything and made this an exceptional first experience. We caught a couple sailfish, two Bonita fish, and a king fish. I’ve gone on a few charters with captain Nel and I’m never disappointed. Highly recommended
  • A family enjoying a fishing trip on a boat, with two adults and two children actively fishing in the clear blue waters.
    Fish 1
    Blackfin Tuna
    Victor C.
    Victor C.
    Fue un excelente día y se pasó muy bien .....el capitán y su ayudante unas excelentes personas ...los recomiendo
  • Two adult anglers taking a masked selfie aboard a moving boat with open water and a coastal lighthouse in the background.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Chris L.
    Chris L.
  • A young angler proudly displaying a large Mahi Mahi at the dock after a successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Scott P.
    Scott P.
    Had a great day fishing with the Top Gun crew. Mahi’s, Cuda, Bonita, Bar-Jack’s, etc., caught a little bit of everything and had a whole lot of fun. Crew was great in helping my 10 year old land his first fish from the ocean. Highly recommend Captain Nel and crew. Will definitely look these guys up again on a return trip to Miami.

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
41 ft
Year built
1986
Restored in
2015
Boat manufacturer
Hatteras
Boat type
Convertible
Engine model
Cummins
Powered by
2 x 480HP
Max cruising speed
22 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

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

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
Air conditioning
GPS
Fishfinder
Bed
Flybridge
Live bait well
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Multimedia system
Outriggers
Ice box
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
Lures
First mate
Fishing license

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 7 days prior to trip
You can cancel or modify your booking up to 7 days 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.
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What the listing policies are

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child friendly
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed

How you can pay

Book with 10% deposit, pay rest to captain
When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 10% 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
 Checks

What’s biting in Key Biscayne right now

AmberjackAmberjack
Snapper (Yellowtail)Snapper (Yellowtail)
TarponTarpon

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