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Orlando Muniz
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Orlando Muniz

Miami, United States
Federal waters
Angler's choice
100+ reviews
Captain Orlando 'Orly' Muniz has been drawn to the ocean ever since he was a kid. Growing up in the Miami area, he had plenty of opportunities to develop and pursue his passion for fishing. Unlike some captains, Orly did not come from a fishing family himself. Instead, he had to work hard and earn his way up the ranks over the years. Today, Capt. Orly takes pride in utilizing his teaching background to educate his guests so they can understand this specific fishery and all the intricacies relating to it. His main purpose on each trip is to provide you with an enjoyable experience, one which will ensure you become a client for life.
Art C.
Art C.
Captain
Daniel A.
Daniel A.
Captain

Charter

Rating

4.9
128 reviews
4.9
Boat & Equipment
5.0
Captain & Crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

What anglers say

97%
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
98%
Recommend this charter
97%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
95%
Caught fish

All reviews (128)

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  • Sarah Tims
    Sarah Tims
    us
    Illinois, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Great day with Captain Danny

    Half Day – Offshore/Reef/Wreck - 1:00 PM • 4 adults

    My 3 sons and I had a terrific outing with Captain Danny. The communication before our trip was fantastic, with Captain Orly answering questions about the weather, what to bring and what to wear, and whether I could Venmo tips (I could!). Then when the time came for the outing, Danny was great. He knew several places to go, to try different lures and catch different types of fish. We caught something at pretty much every stop and everybody got fish. My only regret was that we couldn’t bring them home (nowhere to cook them at our hotel, and we were flying home the next day). Highly recommend this trip!

    Reported catch:
    Yellowtail Snapper
    Mutton Snapper
    Almaco Jack
    Gag Grouper
    Response from Charter operator

    Thank you so much for the feedback. We really appreciate it!

  • Rick Suarez
    Rick Suarez
    us
    New York, US
    Member since 2026
    4.7
    Verified

    Windy time but we tried

    3/4 Day - Offshore/Reef/Wreck • 3 adults

    We were in town for only a few days, the weather was very windy all week, we were supposed to go fishing Monday, postponed for 1 more day tried tues. Was still 17mph winds with 30 mph gust. But we said " it is what it is ". Captain Arturo tried his best to find us some big tarpon or permit, tried just about every bait, even poked us out into the rough waves for bit. Until we finally got to a calmer side of key Biscayne and we just fished a few wrecks and caught some decent snapper, the biggest puffer I've ever seen and a nice grouper. We gave it the old college try and had a great time. You really couldn't ask him to try any harder. In the end it was a bit rough but we still had a great trip. Highly recommend these guys.

    Reported catch:
    Mangrove Snapper
    Black Grouper
    Response from Charter operator

    Thanks again for coming out. Hopefully we earn a higher overall score next time. Tight Lines!

  • Tracy Do
    Tracy Do
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Best Fishing Experience You Could Book

    Half Day – Offshore/Reef/Wreck • 3 adults

    Thanks to our captain, Arty for the best possible experience fishing in Miami!! He was extremely helpful and hands-on, highly knowledgeable and an expert at what he does. We said we wanted action, and Arty went above and beyond to ensure we got that! Bonus is that he is hilarious and kind. We have charter experiences, and all agreed on the fact that this was one of the best charters we’ve done. Highly recommend and we’ll always book with Orlando and Arty going forward. Thank you again!!!

    Response from Charter operator

    Thank you so much! We look forward to doing it again. Tight Lines!!!

  • Bailey Degroat
    Bailey Degroat
    us
    Ohio, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    10/10 Experience

    3/4 Day - Offshore/Reef/Wreck • 2 adults

    What a great first experience! It can feel daunting if youve never fished before - weather, attire, schedule, equipment, etc. Weather was mildly a gamble, but endedout being pleasant. It’s evident this crew comes with decades of experience. VERY hard working captain who works with all different levels of experience and is very patient. They also filet the fish we caught. Looking forward to booking another trip in the future.

    Reported catch:
    Yellowtail Snapper
    Mutton Snapper
    Almaco Jack
    Mangrove Snapper
    +2
    Response from Charter operator

    Thank you so much for sharing your experience. We really appreciate it! Hope we can do it again. Tight Lines!

  • Scott Budlong
    Scott Budlong
    us
    Indiana, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Knew what he was doing!

    Half Day – Offshore/Reef/Wreck • 4 adults • 1 child

    Orlando was knowledgeable, enjoyable, and easy to enjoy. To be clear, my mission for the day was to have an experience my children would enjoy. I wanted fish in the boat, and it didn’t matter the size. He was great! He kept my kids happy by endlessly putting bait on their hooks!!! We caught five mackerel and three snappers. For the adults, he was an excellent conversationalist. An enjoyable experience.

    Reported catch:
    Mangrove Snapper
    Mutton Snapper
    Response from Charter operator

    Thanks you very much! Really enjoyed spending the morning with such a great family. Hope we can do it again. Tight Lines!

Real catches shared by our community

  • Nomad Fishing Charters
    Nomad Fishing ChartersMiami, FL
    A young angler proudly displaying a large Snapper while fishing on a boat, showcasing a successful day on the water.
    Fish 1
    Mutton Snapper
    Patrick S.
    Patrick S.
    Had a blast on the water with Orlando! Caught barracuda, mutton snapper, grouper and more. Highly recommend booking a trip with Orlando.
  • Nomad Fishing Charters
    Nomad Fishing ChartersMiami, FL
    Young angler proudly holding a colorful Snapper while fishing on a charter boat in clear blue waters.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Mutton Snapper
    Landon L.
    Landon L.
    Took my 13 yo out for her first off-shore trip. We slept through the alarm and started late. Captain Orly was very chill and accommodating. Fish weren't biting, but he pulled out every trick in the book trying to get us on a big one. We did catch a few and had a great time enjoying the scenery and good company.
  • Nomad Fishing Charters
    Nomad Fishing ChartersMiami, FL
    Angler reeling in a large Goliath Grouper while fishing off the coast, showcasing the excitement of deep-sea fishing.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Goliath Grouper
    Rebecca M.
    Rebecca M.
    Our guide, Dan, was incredibly skilled at teaching us the techniques of deep-sea fishing. We thoroughly enjoyed learning and having fun while fishing!
  • Nomad Fishing Charters
    Nomad Fishing ChartersMiami, FL
    Two adult anglers handle a shark alongside a center-console fishing boat during an offshore catch-and-release trip.
    Fish 1
    Jolthead Porgy
    Alexis S.
    Alexis S.
    Amazing time! Would 100% recommend. Clean boat, great captain, and caught some awesome fish. My kids loved it!
  • Nomad Fishing Charters
    Nomad Fishing ChartersMiami, FL
    Solo angler holding a colorful snapper aboard a small fishing boat, with a coastal city shoreline visible in the background.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Mutton Snapper
    William T.
    William T.
    It was a great morning on the water catching fish with the family.
  • Nomad Fishing Charters
    Nomad Fishing ChartersMiami, FL
    An angler proudly displaying a vibrant Mahi Mahi aboard a fishing boat, enjoying a day on the open water.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Patrick D.
    Patrick D.
  • Nomad Fishing Charters
    Nomad Fishing ChartersMiami, FL
    Two anglers proudly displaying a vibrant Mahi Mahi while fishing offshore, showcasing a successful day on the water.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Jeremy .
    Jeremy .
    Captain Art was completely great. He was funny joking with us throughout the day making it a good vibe. Knows his stuff. Found us some good catches. Great time out. Will definitely be coming back! We caught a bunch of Mahi Mahi and a few skipjacks. I would recommend these guys you will not be disappointed.
  • Nomad Fishing Charters
    Nomad Fishing ChartersMiami, FL
    Angler proudly displaying a large Grouper caught while fishing from a boat in coastal waters.
    Fish 1
    Black Grouper
    Rick S.
    Rick S.
    We were in town for only a few days, the weather was very windy all week, we were supposed to go fishing Monday, postponed for 1 more day tried tues. Was still 17mph winds with 30 mph gust. But we said " it is what it is ". Captain Arturo tried his best to find us some big tarpon or permit, tried just about every bait, even poked us out into the rough waves for bit. Until we finally got to a calmer side of key Biscayne and we just fished a few wrecks and caught some decent snapper, the biggest puffer I've ever seen and a nice grouper. We gave it the old college try and had a great time. You really couldn't ask him to try any harder. In the end it was a bit rough but we still had a great trip. Highly recommend these guys.
  • Nomad Fishing Charters
    Nomad Fishing ChartersMiami, FL
    Angler proudly displaying a large Grouper while fishing on a boat in clear blue waters.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +3
    Red Grouper
    Bailey D.
    Bailey D.
    What a great first experience! It can feel daunting if youve never fished before - weather, attire, schedule, equipment, etc. Weather was mildly a gamble, but endedout being pleasant. It’s evident this crew comes with decades of experience. VERY hard working captain who works with all different levels of experience and is very patient. They also filet the fish we caught. Looking forward to booking another trip in the future.
  • Nomad Fishing Charters
    Nomad Fishing ChartersMiami, FL
    A young angler is reeling in a fish while fishing on a boat, showcasing a successful catch in a vibrant ocean setting.
    Fish 1
    Mangrove Snapper
    Kelly S.
    Kelly S.
    Even though the weather was a bit of a bummer we still had a great time! Captain Orlando was so knowledgeable and helpful. My son caught to catch a few fish and loved it.

What's biting with Nomad Fishing Charters in Miami

Fishing continues to be very good, with the Sailfish bite picking up in earnest near shore. Blackfin Tuna and Wahoo can also be caught over the reefs, while inshore action remains as good as ever.

Top catches for November

Fishing reports

Two anglers proudly displaying a large Amberjack on a fishing charter in open waters, showcasing a successful day out at sea.

Big Fish in November

Nov 15, 2025 • Miami
So far this November, we’ve seen pretty good fishing. Earlier this month, we did really well on the mahi mahi and lately we’ve been catching some hefty amberjack as well as large barracudas and a few kingfish. Although we have been targeting sailfish, they are starting to show up and should stick around for the next few months. Inshore fishing has been pretty steady also with a mixed bag of snapper, jacks, sharks, etc. Tight Lines, Capt. O
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Hot Action Inshore

Dec 15, 2024 • Miami
Over the last few days we’ve been fishing inshore and the action as been excellent. We are catch snapper, jacks, grouper, and sharks. This is a great way for kids and people that are new to our waters to discover this fishery.
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Solo angler proudly holding a large tuna aboard a fishing boat offshore.

January Action!

Jan 4, 2024 • Miami
Fishing in Miami has been heating up to start the year. We have been enjoying a mixed bag of sailfish, kingfish, and Mahi offshore and snapper, jacks, and sharks inshore.
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Adult and young angler proudly hold a large colorful mahi-mahi aboard a boat offshore.

Miami Winter Fishing in Full Swing

Jan 24, 2016 • Miami
Now that the holidays and new year have come and gone it is time to focus on the fishing again. Even though it’s been a while since I posted a fishing report, we’ve been catching quite a few fish. Our catches have included: sailfish, mahi, kingfish, mutton snapper, and grouper just to name a few. Inshore the tarpon fishing has been on the slow side around the inlets so I haven’t really been pushing these trips right now. On the bright side, there have been a few snook around both in the evening and daytime hours. Offshore the sailfish action has been a bit sporadic but we have been getting at least a shot or two on most trips. The main culprit to the inconsistent sail sailfishing has been the lack of blue water and strong north current. On some days the blue water edge has been out pretty deep forcing us to choose between catching a couple of sails on the edge or catching a variety of fish in shallower waters. Hopefully, the conditions will continue to improve as the water temperatures continue to dip. Another real pleasant surprise has been the amount of mahi. It seems like every time you think they're gone they reappear. Most of the mahi we are catching these days are falling for live baits dangling off kites and intended for sailfish. We have also caught many of them on flat lines during calmer conditions. One thing that I noticed on a recent trip was how the dolphin seemed to have a preference for the larger baits, especially goggle eyes. On a recent trip we caught at lease ten really nice dolphin along with a few sharks. Speaking of sharks, we have been catching sharks on almost every trip. Most of the sharks have been small but we have caught some larger hammerheads as well as a large silky shark that we estimated at about 200 lbs. We have also been loosing fish to sharks on the bottom rod as well as getting cut off by them on a regular basis. I could only imagine what would happen if we actually targeted them. Kingfish action has been a bit disappointing so far this winter. Although we've caught several nice ones, it seems like the numbers are now what they should be. I’m hoping that with the present cooler weather and dipping temperatures this will change. The same cooler weather and strong cold fronts should also push more sailfish down our way. Finally, if you’re new to tarpon fishing or would like to learn more about it. I’ll be conducting a seminar at Bass Pro Shops in Miami (Dolphin Mall) on Saturday, February 27th. More information will be available on my Facebook page as it becomes available. Even though the topic is tarpon, I’ll be happy to answer any other questions you may have. Hope to see everyone there. SPONSORS AND FRIENDS: Mercury Marine, Bass Pro Shops, Orca Coolers, SeaDek, Costa Del Mar, Yo-Zuri and Costa Oil. Tight Lines, Capt. Orlando Muniz Nomad Fishing Charters
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Two anglers proudly hold large tuna aboard an offshore fishing boat at sunset.

May and Early June Fishing Report

Jun 8, 2015 • Miami
My last fishing report was titled “May Fishing Ready to Peak” and boy was that right. The month of May saw some of the best action of the year. Variety was the name of the game but the best action definitely came in the form of blackfin tuna. After arriving a bit late, they finally made it in and with a vengeance. Besides the tunas we also caught several sailfish, dolphin, mutton snapper, kingfish, and an assortment of jacks. Most of the blackfins have been caught in the late afternoon and evening using live herring. Although a lot of them have been caught off the kite, we’ve also caught our fair share on flat lines and deep lines. On our best day we hooked a total of five tunas and landed three. Unfortunately, two fish fell prey to a hammerhead shark and a large barracuda. The shark was so impressive that my anglers booked a trip the following week to target them (more on that trip later). Although we caught several sailfish in May the action seemed to be a little slower than last may. I was surprised not to se more sails since we enjoyed clean water and north current on most trips. Hopefully, we’ll get another push of sails before the water warms up and they begin to scatter offshore. May also saw several large kingfish up to about 30 pounds. The largest king ate a goggle eye fished under a kite. Other big kings were caught on flat lines and deep baits. We are still catching kings but I haven't seen any smokers in the last couple of weeks. I think we might see a couple more large fish before it’s too warm. If bottom fishing is your game, now is as good a time as any to wet a line. We have been catching some really large amberjack over the deeper wrecks with some fish close to 40 pounds. Also, hanging out around the bottom have been good numbers of mutton snapper. Muttons have been falling for both live and fresh dead bait. The mutton bite should remain strong for at least another month or month and a half. Offshore, the dolphin bite has been pretty consistent even though there has been a lot of small peanut dolphin mixed in with the keepers. Normally, these smaller fish don’t show up until later on in the summer. Either way the fish have been around in decent numbers and we have been catching them regularly while fishing the edge. I have some dolphin trips coming up here in the next couple of days and I’ll be sure to report on those as we get them in. Before I wrap things up I’d like to say that I am pretty disappointed in what is happening with our bait. The loss of Bug Light hit our fishing community very hard but as if that wasn’t enough the dredging in Government Cut has just added to the frustration. Over the last year this project has disturbed several miles of sensitive habitat that is essential for our bait fish to survive. Every time I run through the cut I see milky water spewing in every direction. I also see barges loaded with this muck towed and dumped relatively close to shore. Nobody knows how this will impact things in the future but only time will tell. Hopefully this project will end soon and things can begin to heal. Tight Lines, Capt. Orlando Muniz
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