Miami Snook Fishing Charters
Miami Snook Fishing Charters
Best Snook Fishing Charters in Miami
Best Snook Fishing Charters in Miami
Snook Fishing in Miami
Snook Fishing in Miami
- Size 3 to 15lbs
- Food Value Good
- Game Qualities Excellent
- Habitats Inshore, Flats, Backcountry
(Centropomus undecimalis / nigrescens)
Famous for its strength, speed, deliciousness, and putting up a great fight, Snook is at the top of the list for many inshore fanatics. The Snook fishing Miami has in store is more than epic. Just take a trip with a local charter and see why this species is popular among the locals.
What to Expect
The best thing about targeting Snook with the Miami pros is that they'll show you those hotspots and techniques that only locals know about. Some of the most popular fishing locations in the area include Miami Beach, Biscayne Bay, and Flamingo. Snook are known for loving any kind of structure, so you'll be focusing on fishing the honey holes near bridges, jetties, mangroves, dark bottoms, seagrass beds, as well as grass flats and other coastal waters.
When it comes to bait, Snook love ambushing smaller prey, so live and cut bait fish are always a safe choice. Go for shrimp, sardines, mullet, or live pinfish. Night fishing for Snook is especially popular in Miami, and it usually includes trolling with live bait.
These fish also react well to artificials, and local captains will show you how to land them with topwater lures, bucktail jigs, and by trolling swimming plugs. Fly fishing for Snook can also be challenging and rewarding.
If you want to get the most out of your trip, book during summer. This is when Snook fishing is at its peak, but please note that that all fish caught during this season are to be released back into the water!
How to Prepare
Snook fishing is strictly regulated by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission. The species is usually strictly catch and release in December and January, as well as from June through August. As regulations are subject to change, make sure to check with your captain if you want to keep your catch.
During the open season, you can keep up to one Snook per day, as long as you have a Snook permit. Licensed Florida charters will provide all the other paperwork you need.
Most local charters will cover all the fishing gear, lures, and live bait you need. You should bring food/drinks, sun protection, and a camera to capture your next personal best.
Head to Miami and get ready for some exciting, relaxing, and family-friendly fishing for the incredible Snook!
Miami Snook Fishing Seasons
Miami Snook Fishing Seasons
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Seasonality
Snook fishing in Miami varies moderately throughout the year. High season is May to September. Low season is January to March and December. There is no closed season.
Miami
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Based on 26,613 reviews by FishingBooker anglers
What anglers said about Snook Fishing in Miami
What anglers said about Snook Fishing in Miami
Captain Jorge is the best. Book with him or go somewhere else and donโt catch fish! He had us on fish all day! He is the man!!!
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Captain Jorge is the best. Book with him or go somewhere else and donโt catch fish! He had us on fish all day! He is the man!!!
Jacob J.
Salt Lake City, Utah
it was a good experience for me and my first time and if you are interested in going out to deep sea fishing in Miami
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it was a good experience for me and my first time and if you are interested in going out to deep sea fishing in Miami
William F.
Quail Heights, FL
Book with a company whose crew is knowledgeable with the area, time is limited on tours and the best experience comes from local captains who know their spots, like Let it Fly Bowfishing!
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Book with a company whose crew is knowledgeable with the area, time is limited on tours and the best experience comes from local captains who know their spots, like Let it Fly Bowfishing!
Nick V.
Sanford, North Carolina
Get the full day or at least the 3/4 day because the first few catches will be a learning experience!
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Get the full day or at least the 3/4 day because the first few catches will be a learning experience!
Talen Q.
Hays, Kansas
i had a great time, caught the fish i was looking for with a great captain. i would highly recommend fishing in miami in januarty as the rest of the country is freezing .
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i had a great time, caught the fish i was looking for with a great captain. i would highly recommend fishing in miami in januarty as the rest of the country is freezing .
Steven B.
Agoura, California
Hubo buen clima, la embarcaciรณn muy buen estado, el capitan muy amable y atento. Todo nos gustรณ. Muchas gracias.
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Hubo buen clima, la embarcaciรณn muy buen estado, el capitan muy amable y atento. Todo nos gustรณ. Muchas gracias.
Alejandro S.
Miami, FL
Nothing fancy but was nice staff with the equipment needed. 4 hours was perfect time.
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Nothing fancy but was nice staff with the equipment needed. 4 hours was perfect time.
Kyle S.
Ashburn, VA
Just get out there. Tell the captain what youโre looking to do and theyโll point you in the right direction.
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Just get out there. Tell the captain what youโre looking to do and theyโll point you in the right direction.
Patrick S.
Bingham Farms, MI
Be sure you and people in your group have no sea sickness, or they can suffer a lot.
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Be sure you and people in your group have no sea sickness, or they can suffer a lot.
IRINA T.
Miami, FL
I was given advice from friends that fishing above the keys would not be that ideal. However, we had a great time and expect to catch more fish in the area soon.
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I was given advice from friends that fishing above the keys would not be that ideal. However, we had a great time and expect to catch more fish in the area soon.
Susan C.
United States
It was our first experience. Deep sea fishing has such different techniques. Great experience.
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It was our first experience. Deep sea fishing has such different techniques. Great experience.
Zarmina R.
Greenwood, IN
On this particular day it was very windy and not good for shing. But after all it is mother nature. would do it again though
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On this particular day it was very windy and not good for shing. But after all it is mother nature. would do it again though
Bernard Van De Boogaard
Fort Garland, Colorado
I recommend that if you want to spend a fishing time with friends or family. Book with you. Helpful and very profecionales.
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I recommend that if you want to spend a fishing time with friends or family. Book with you. Helpful and very profecionales.
Alexis G.
Hialeah, FL
Yes, but know your personal limitations. Choppy water is rough if you suffer from motion sickness. Prepare properly and enjoy.
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Yes, but know your personal limitations. Choppy water is rough if you suffer from motion sickness. Prepare properly and enjoy.
Terry C.
Laval, QC
Focus on the guide, not the boat. You don't need a 30ft boat to run around in the Miami bays and get to the good fishing!
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Focus on the guide, not the boat. You don't need a 30ft boat to run around in the Miami bays and get to the good fishing!
Joel M.
United States
Great time for Tarpon due to the shrimp hatch. Beat the heat. Beautiful weather. Fish at night when there isn't any boat traffic.
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Great time for Tarpon due to the shrimp hatch. Beat the heat. Beautiful weather. Fish at night when there isn't any boat traffic.
Frank G.
Williamsburg, VA
Either find a decent charter, have some friends who know the area, rent a boat to get to the spots where others are, or go to a jetty or pier. Can't go wrong with jetty or pier fishing and putting some shrimp/crab/ squid on a setup with a hook and a weight like a Carolina rig. Plenty of exotics in the canals as well that will bite even in December. Just watch for gators and snakes!
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Either find a decent charter, have some friends who know the area, rent a boat to get to the spots where others are, or go to a jetty or pier. Can't go wrong with jetty or pier fishing and putting some shrimp/crab/ squid on a setup with a hook and a weight like a Carolina rig. Plenty of exotics in the canals as well that will bite even in December. Just watch for gators and snakes!
Josef S.
Atlanta, GA
Itโs a time during transition. There are fish to be caught, but it is rough waters.
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Itโs a time during transition. There are fish to be caught, but it is rough waters.
Chris S.
Bellevue, WA
Fishing in Miami provides s great opportunity to enjoy the beauty in the region, as well as get connected to some great fishing!
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Fishing in Miami provides s great opportunity to enjoy the beauty in the region, as well as get connected to some great fishing!
John D.
Waterford, Michigan
Takes no time at all to get to DEEP sea fishing...10 miles and you're at 1,000+ feet. Possibilities are endless but you better be with the right crew and boat or you're gonna have a disappointing day.
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Takes no time at all to get to DEEP sea fishing...10 miles and you're at 1,000+ feet. Possibilities are endless but you better be with the right crew and boat or you're gonna have a disappointing day.
Coleen C.
Ambridge, PA