Old Hat Fishing Charters

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Old Hat Fishing Charters will have you deep-sea fishing within minutes of leaving the dock. The warm Gulf Stream waters make fishing in Miami Beach a year-round phenomenon, with many big game species biting just two miles from shore. Add to that the expertise of two experienced captains and you are sure to bring home a catch to remember. Join them and come see what’s biting!

The “Old Hat” is a 43’ custom sportfishing yacht built in 1979 and completely restored with new Cummins engines in 2004. This charter boat is one of the cleanest in the area, equipped with top-of-the-line tackle. On board, you will find everything you need for deep-sea fishing, including a flybridge, outriggers, and a fighting chair. More than merely capable, this boat also caters to your comfort. An onboard toilet and air-conditioned interior will make it seem as though you never left shore.

Running this vessel are Captain Chad and Captain Charlie, both lifelong fishermen. No matter who is at the helm that day, your trip will be guided by years of local experience and professional insight. They welcome anglers of all ages aboard, whether you choose to join them for a full day on the water or just a few hours.

Trips depart from the inlet between Miami Beach and Hollywood Beach. From there, it takes just six minutes to reach the ocean, where you can target Sailfish, Wahoo, Mahi Mahi, Barracuda, Kingfish, Tuna, and much more. Depending on the species, the crew will help you try your hand at trolling, bottom fishing, and kite fishing.

Old Hat Fishing Charters include a fishing license and quality tackle, featuring custom rods and Shimano reels. Depending on the species, you are welcome to keep your catch and the crew will clean and fillet it for you.

Come aboard today for a deep-sea fishing experience like no other, in Miami Beach, Florida!



Trip availability and prices

  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip – Night Fishing
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 PM
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $850
    Anchor up on the reef in the evening time with the beautiful lit-up skyline and fish on light tackle for Snapper and other species.
    Targeted fish
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Grouper (Black)
    Black Grouper
    Shark (Blacktip)
    Blacktip Shark
    Snapper (Mutton)
    Mutton Snapper
    Snapper (Yellowtail)
    Yellowtail Snapper
    Shark (Nurse)
    Nurse Shark
    Shark (Bull)
    Bull Shark
    Shark (Lemon)
    Lemon Shark
    Shark (Gummy)
    Gummy Shark
    Snapper (Lane)
    Lane Snapper
    Grunt
    Grunt
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (AM)
    In demand! Last booked: 1 day ago
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $900
    With incredible deep sea fishing only six minutes away, you can make the most of this half day trip! Come aboard and fish for Mahi Mahi, Kingfish, Wahoo, Tuna, and more. A fishing license and all the gear you need are provided.
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $900
    This four hour trip gives you a chance to fish for Mahi Mahi, Kingfish, Wahoo, Tuna, and more without spending hours to get there! A fishing license and all the gear you need are provided.
  • Private trip
    3/4 Day Trip
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $1,400
    More time on the water gives you a chance to catch more fish. This trip will take you to the action in minutes, fishing for Wahoo, Mahi Mahi, Tuna, Sailfish, and more. Top of the line fishing gear and a license are provided.
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $1,850
    On this full day trip you can target a variety of big game species, from Wahoo and Mahi Mahi to Sailfish, Tuna, and Sharks. A fishing license and top of the line gear are provided.
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 156 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Good experience
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Friendly captain
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Recommend this charter
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Appropriate for children
96%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
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Marcus C.
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Best Trip Ever!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on September 7, 2024
The Dynamic Duo of Chad and Nano are fantastic! Professional, Punctual and Purposeful. All advanced communications were clear...
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Chris W.
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Great Boat and Great Crew

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on August 25, 2024
I took my 10-year-old out for his first charter fishing boat experience and The Old Hat did not disappoint.  The boat was...
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Matt B.
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Great experience!

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip (AM) on December 31, 2024
We were visiting from Michigan and booked last minute.  Boat and crew were GREAT!  Very friendly and we learned a lot and...
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David W.
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Fun trip!

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip (AM) on December 28, 2024
Great captain and first mate, didn’t catch a ton of fish but they worked hard doing everything they could given the rough...
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FAQs about Old Hat Fishing Charters

Old Hat Fishing Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $850 per group - Half Day Trip – Night Fishing (4 hours)
  • US $900 per group - Half Day Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $900 per group - Half Day Trip (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $1,400 per group - 3/4 Day Trip (6 hours)
  • US $1,850 per group - Full Day Trip (8 hours)

When you book a trip with Old Hat Fishing Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet We have a beautiful, clean bathroom onboard.
  • Air Conditioning
  • Fighting Chair
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Bed
  • Flybridge
  • Live Bait Well
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
  • Multimedia System
  • Outriggers
  • Tuna Tubes
  • Ice Box
  • Radar

Trips booked with Old Hat Fishing Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle (Custom rods, Shimano reels)
  • Live Bait (If available )
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (We do not charge to clean your catch.)
  • First Mate (We have great crew members who work really hard to make sure your experience is enjoyable. The gratuity for the crew is usually 20% of the trip price.)
  • Fishing License

Old Hat Fishing Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Offshore Fishing
  • Reef Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing

Old Hat Fishing Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Kite Fishing
  • Deep Sea Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Old Hat Fishing Charters include:
  • Amberjack
  • Barracuda (Great)
  • Bonito
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Jack (Almaco)
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Little Tunny (False Albacore)
  • Sailfish
  • Shark (Hammerhead)
  • Snapper (Vermilion)
  • Tuna (Blackfin)
  • Wahoo

Your operator

Old Hat Charters
Miami Beach, Florida, United States
10 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
157 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since May 2014
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Captain Chad Raney is a Florida native who has been fishing his whole life. He grew up fishing tournaments with his father along the southeast coast and traveling all over the Bahamas and Mexico. These experiences made him into a professional at live bait and kite fishing. He has won multiple Billfish and IGFA tournaments. Capt. Chad says, "I found fishing not just a hobby, but a way of life." He started fishing professionally right out of high school and worked as a First Mate on a charter boat out of Haulover during college. He made his way up the ladder, eventually earning his captain's license at the age of 21 and becoming the youngest captain to ever run a charter boat out of Haulover. Today he is the owner of the “Old Hat," with over 15 years of experience fishing from Haulover Park marina.
Our Team
Fernando Y.
Captain

The fish you can target

Amberjack Amberjack
Barracuda (Great) Great Barracuda
Bonito Bonito
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi) Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)

What the boat is like

Boat Image
Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
43 ft
Year built
1979
Restored in
2004
Boat manufacturer
Custom Hatteras
Boat type
Sportfishing

Engine model
Cummins
Powered by
2 x 650HP

Which types of fishing are offered

Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

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

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
We have a beautiful, clean bathroom onboard.
Air Conditioning
Fighting Chair
GPS
Fishfinder
Bed

What’s included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle
Custom rods, Shimano reels
Live Bait
If available
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
We do not charge to clean your catch.
First Mate
We have great crew members who work really hard to make sure your experience is enjoyable. The gratuity for the crew is usually 20% of the trip price.
Fishing License

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 14 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 14 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.

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
Catch and Release Mandatory
This applies to Sharks.
Disabled Accessible

How you can pay

Book with 25% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 25% 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
American Express
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3.5% charge will apply.

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