Captain
Andres Bustamante

Member since January 2021 Miami, United States
Background
Captain Andres has fished offshore Fort Lauderdale to the Keys for the past 20 years. He welcomes you to Miami and offers to take you on a wonderful fishing adventure on his powerful boat.
Techniques
Captain Andres uses trolling planers to attract bites from pelagic below and surface chuggers and feathers. He does reef/edge fishing with live bait and/or kites. If you're looking for a relaxed and enjoyable hands-on fishing experience, then AviMar is the right choice for you.

Hey, I'm Captain Andres Bustamante

Miami, United States
Background
Captain Andres has fished offshore Fort Lauderdale to the Keys for the past 20 years. He welcomes you to Miami and offers to take you on a wonderful fishing adventure on his powerful boat.
Techniques
Captain Andres uses trolling planers to attract bites from pelagic below and surface chuggers and feathers. He does reef/edge fishing with live bait and/or kites. If you're looking for a relaxed and enjoyable hands-on fishing experience, then AviMar is the right choice for you.
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BIG GAME SPORTFISHING MIAMI AVIMAR

Federally permitted
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(89 reviews)
Miami
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Trips from US $950

Fishing Reports

Spring Fishing
Spring Fishing
Apr 27, 2026 Miami
Spring Fishing is picking up and the bite has been prettu consistent with Mahi Mahi, Tuna, Sailfish and the ellusive Wahoo!!!
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4/4 Sailfish
4/4 Sailfish
Mar 1, 2021 Miami
Great sailfish action this monring. Fish were hungry and fiesty. Managed to load up on nice threadfin hearing and than set up for kitfishing. Had a double right off the the bat and manager two more sailfish. Bucket list sailfish checked off today
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Wahoo Bite
Wahoo Bite
Feb 23, 2021 Miami
Wahoo bite leading up to the full moon has been hot. Many boats are getting multiple shots at the elusive wahoo. My half day am charter on Tuesday 5 days before the moon produced a nice wahoo bite on the shotgun bait. What a run the fish gave us. Battled Wahoo for about 5 mins but its next run was straight up the mono and what we got a "quick release", oh well. Bite for wahoo tend to heat up days leading to full moon though a week after the moon. The new moon also stirs up the wahoo too but not as much as the week leading to the moon. Clients from Michigan did land this great barracuda that gave a great first run and pulled hard the rest of the way. Also pulled the hook (it happens) on a nice bull Mahi.
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Slob Miami Wahoo
Slob Miami Wahoo
Jan 22, 2021 Miami
SLOB WAHOOO Clients arrived 1hr late but lined us up for a slob Miami Wahoo. fish ate at 8:15 end of outgoing and man did he tug hard, I got the planer off and we cranked and cranked when he approached prop wash of course dove right in but I was able to handline him out and bring him closer. The wahoo made another dive at prop wash as I stuck him with the gaff and almost yanked me in the water but was able to lift him in transom than the boat., What a fish!!! Days leading up to full moon produce Wahoo strikes!! 22-Jan NNW 5 knots Moon rise 1:00 pm low tide 10:15am
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Customer reviews

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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
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Fantastic charter!!
Fantastic charter!!
Fantastic charter!!
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Friendly captain
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Appropriate for children
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Satisfied with the boat
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Caught fish
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Eric B.
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Fantastic charter!!

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Offshore Fishing (PM) on August 15, 2026
Captain Andrés & First Mate Justin provided a fantastic charter and put us on great fishing in tough conditions. Two people...
Eric B. recommends BIG GAME SPORTFISHING MIAMI AVIMAR
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Manny S.
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Dedicated capitan and mate !

VERIFIED   Half Day Offshore Fishing (AM) on July 11, 2026
Fabulous day fishing thanks to captain Andres and first mate Justin! They day started great with a Blackfin Tuna and...
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Dennis R.
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Tough day but we found them!

VERIFIED   Half Day Offshore Fishing (AM) on June 26, 2026
It was one of those days where we just had to keep working at it. But Capitan Andy and Justin got us into the Mahi!  They...
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Allan M.
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Avimar- Best Charter

VERIFIED   4 Hour Offshore Fishing (AM) on May 14, 2026
Capt Andy does not give up !  He wants you to catch fish.  Black Fin and Mahi were on the menu. His mate Justin makes...
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Holly R.
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Wonderful day!

VERIFIED   Half Day Offshore Fishing (AM) on June 8, 2026
We had a great time with Andres and Gabe. They made sure our trip was super fun and we caught a bunch of fish. We would definitely...
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