Miami
Trips from
US $85
Charter operator
Reward Fishing Fleet
Miami, United States
500+ reviews
There is nothing quite like being on the ocean to humble one's self, and gain an appreciation for the outdoors and the marine life around us. Our captains and boats bring knowledge and experience to each and every trip and treat their customers like friends. We do not guarantee fish every day, but we can guarantee you will be treated with respect, patience, and kindness. We pride ourselves in being the best in this business and have a huge local and transient following.
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Rating
4.3
512 reviews
4.3
Boat & Equipment
4.5
Captain & Crew
4.2
Fishing Experience
Anglers' gallery (244)
What anglers say
77%
Good experience
94%
Friendly captain
80%
Recommend this charter
85%
Appropriate for children
89%
Satisfied with the boat
53%
Caught fish
All reviews (512)
Showing 1 – 5 of 512 reviews
Anna Marie Warner5.0VerifiedAwesome trip and child friendly!
Half day Trip Per Person! • 3 adults • 1 childWe had a wonderful time on this charter! Comfortable boat, bathroom, AC, cold water and all round good vibes! It was mainly for my 6 year old son and he was so happy! James and Bernardo were amazing with him and even let him reel in some of the bigger catch for a real adrenaline rush! He is already talking about doing it again on our next trip to Miami! Awesome job guys!
Reported catch:
Response from Charter operatorThank you so much for the kind review! I'm sure Captain Bernie and James will be very happy you enjoyed their company and services! Captain Wayne, Owner, Reward Fleet
Twila PetersonRepeat angler5.0VerifiedFamily friendly trip.
Half day Trip Per Person! • 11 adultsWe booked 9 of my family members for this trip. They enjoyed their experience with Reward Fishing. each one of them caught at least one fish and one almoat caught a shark!!! lots of great stories and memories to last a lifetime. Big thanks to the captain and crew. They were really helpful and made sure everyone had a wonderful time.
Response from Charter operatorTwila, Thank you for your review! We are thrilled to hear your group had a great experience with us. I will share this with the crew. Captain Wayne Owner
Charley HicksRepeat angler5.0Verifiedfiahing trip
Half day Trip Per Person! • 7 adultsSteve and the crew were awesome! They kept us on the fish for the entire trip and helped my son land a bull shark that he hooked. After the trip, Benny recommended a nearby restaurant where we could take our catch. They cooked the fish and served it with delicious sides.
Response from Charter operatorThanks for the review, Charlie! I will pass this along to Captain Steve and crew, who will enjoy your comments. Captain Wayne, Owner Reward Fleet
Evan ElderkinRepeat angler5.0VerifiedGreat Fishing Trip!
Half day Trip Per Person! • 2 adultsMy Wife and I did a 4 hour morning trip and it was great! The first two spots we stopped didn't have any fish so me moved. Once we were on fish, we just kept pulling them up. I would recommend this trip to both family and friends.
Reported catch:
Response from Charter operatorEvan, thank you so much for the positive review, it's just what we like to hear. Our mission is to do whatever we can to make the experience the best it can be for you, our customers! Your review will delight the crew who worked with you. Captain Wayne Owner Reward Fleet
Rodney Mallory Ii5.0VerifiedAmazing charter
Half day Trip Per Person! • 2 adultsHad a great time on this charter. Crew was great & helpful, the captain put us on to the fish. Yellow tail, blue runner & the most memorable when my friend catch a Nurse shark. Great trip highly Recommend.
Reported catch:Response from Charter operatorThank you for the kind review! We are super happy to hear what our customers are saying, I will share this with out crew as well! Captain Wayne Owner, Reward Fleet
Real catches shared by our community
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Our Fishing Locations
What's biting with Reward Fleet - Half Day Party Boat Per Person in Miami
Fall arrives with easterly winds blowing. This brings Mahi Mahi closer to the shore. Sailfish appear on the trail of schools of mullet that congregate over nearshore reefs.
Top catches for October
Fishing reports
Late Summer Fishing Report
Aug 1, 2026 • Miami
We are having wonderful fishing weather as we end our summer! Very calm seas have been kind to us, and our customers.
Fishing has been consistent with yellowtail and mutton snapper, king mackerel, bonito, and occasional mahi or shark in the daytime. Night fishing is still excellent for spawning mangrove and yellowtail snapper.
For those of you coming our way soon, expect hot days with little or no wind almost daily, and late afternoon showers possible as well. You may bring your own beverages on board, however no glass containers please. Also wearing light weight clothing, hat or other sun protection as well as sunscreen is advised. Sneakers or other outdoor shoes advised, no flip flops please!
If you have any concerns or questions, feel free to message us through Fishing Booker or call at **hidden content**.
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Spring 2026 Report
Mar 21, 2026 • Miami
As we approach springtime, the cold fronts are less frequent as are the following northeastern winds that can make our trips a bit sporty for some anglers!
Best advice for folks wanting to come fishing, is to not only check weather forecasts a day or two before your scheduled trip but prepare yourself accordingly. One to three foot seas are usually tolerable for most passengers, but over that may require them to take motion sickness medicine. Most medications are best taken the night before to start with, however follow directions as written on them.
Fishing should start to improve with pelagics such as mahi, tuna, and sailfish that coincide with annual migrations of baitfish down our coast. Also with the full moons of March and April come amberjacks on our local wrecks. Of course, this is a day to day "guestimate" as to how the catch will be. Some days the mornings are the best, while others the afternoon bite is awesome! Late afternoons from now through early summer historically is best for blackfin tuna, which respond to trolling, or jigging artificials to drifting live or dead baits.
Don't hesitate to bring your kids, as we are very kid friendly! See our Facebook "Kids, Let's Go Fishing! page showing us teaching large groups of kids the joys of fishing.
Captain Wayne
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Late February Report
Feb 22, 2026 • Miami
Cool photos from recent trips!
Grunts to sailfish, you never know what you may hook while fishing off our South Beach waters!
We've had horrible fishing weather and closed during that time, then thankfully, amazingly beautiful, clear blue skies, and flat calm seas as well.
Of course, we cannot guarantee awesome catches every trip; that's why it's called fishing, not catching!
We can guarantee our best efforts to make your tour as pleasant as possible. Teaching equipment use, baiting your hook always, untangling your lines happily, and answering any questions you may have.
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Winter Bite is On!
Dec 2, 2017 • Miami
Since the hurricane passed we have been catching all varieties of fish. Daytime anglers have seen muttons, groupers, kings, and mahi-mahi! Sailfish are just starting to pass us on a southern migration. Captain Steve and mate Pedro have been putting our customers on great fish consistently, and getting super reviews in the process!
Night fishing has been nothing short of spectacular! Loads of yellowtail, muttons, bluefish, kingfish and mackerel being caught every night. Our night fishing trip is the biggest "secret" in Miami, but Captain Ryan and ace mate Bernie are building their customer base as well as their reputations every night. You will never find a crew more intent on pleasing you.
A suggestion to those of you who wish to come on our regular trips or charter one of our boats. PLEASE stay in contact with us so to be better advised about possible weather issues. This time of the year we do have times the seas are just too high for us to take you fishing! We want your trip to be as enjoyable as possible.
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Miami Winter Fishing Report
Dec 1, 2016 • Miami
REWARD FISHING FLEET
DECEMBER FISHING REPORT AND WINTER FORECAST
Its official, summer is finally gone! It has been wonderfully refreshing to get up in the morning with temperatures in the high 60’s to low 70’s. Even though we’ve had only a few fronts, we’ve had winter-like high pressure areas stay with us, creating high seas and rough water as they pass, as well as driving migratory species our way. This fishing should continue well into April!!
Spanish mackerel are in abundance right now. Trolling with small feathers or spoons in shallow water, 15 to 40 deep or so will get you all the Spanish mackerel you want. Stop trolling when you have a fish on and cast with light tackle or fly rods for a real treat! There aren’t many fish that are more fun than mackerel on light tackle. Remember to plan your mackerel fishing around the outgoing tide, as it is the best for them.
The past September through November has been the BEST sail fishing fall period that I’ve seen in years, and it continues into December. Our half day trips are routinely catching sailfish even on dead baits, although live baits fished either under a kite or on flat lines usually results in more hookups.
The passing high pressure zones that make the wind blow like crazy from the North to Northeast quadrants results in dolphin appearing in our coastal waters. To catch them all that is necessary is to get outside the reef (deeper than 100 ft) put out small trollers and start fishing. Following any weed line or current rip AND looking for bird activity will guarantee success. These fish are moving south at a good clip, so when you find birds head to the North side of the activity. Schools of dolphin have been showing up frequently as our Reward Fleet boats are on the drift, moving with the wind and current.
Blackfin tuna also are around, but in smaller sizes than the spring. On the Reward Fleet we catch them using small trolling lures while moving between drifts, and have had great success with vertical jigs while we are on the drift.
Black and Gag grouper are next on the list, with more of them around than in recent years. The best way to catch on is to keep a deep running large plug out while trolling the inside reefs for mackerel. By the way, this should be on your heaviest tackle, at least 50 lb. You’ll know why when a nice black hits and threatens to rip out your rod holder! Another method is to drop live pinfish on wrecks and ledges with the same tackle. Use enough lead, even up to 2 lbs to get it down there. The local spots can be found online, just type in “Dade county artificial reef sites” and figure it out from there.
Night fishing on the Reward Fleet has been phenomenal lately! Our scheduled trip time is now 8pm-1am, every night except Monday. Captain Ryan and Captain Steve with mate Bernie report awesome catches of yellowtail, mutton and mangrove snapper in near limit numbers nightly. We are happy to provide 20 lb spinning tackle, circle hooks, and a variety of baits including squid, ballyhoo, sardines, and silversides at no additional charge. Check out this snapper catch last week!
This is a great time to get out on a party boat, as it’s the most economical way to fish offshore. Check out **hidden content** for more information, and join us on one of our special jigging or 12 hour trips.
Mention this article, and you will get a $5 discount on your next trip for yourself as well as everyone in your party!
Captain Wayne Conn
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