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Andres Bustamante
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Andres Bustamante

Miami, United States
Federal waters
50+ reviews
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.
Gabe S.
Gabe S.
Captain

Charter

Rating

5.0
91 reviews
5.0
Boat & Equipment
5.0
Captain & Crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

What anglers say

97%
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
99%
Recommend this charter
98%
Appropriate for children
99%
Satisfied with the boat
85%
Caught fish

All reviews (91)

Showing 1 – 5 of 91 reviews
  • Caitlin Knox
    Caitlin Knox
    us
    Arizona, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Perfect family charter for a special day!

    4 Hour Offshore Fishing (AM) • 4 adults • 1 child

    We booked this charter to celebrate my son's birthday, and it exceeded every expectation. We were a little nervous about the weather forecast leading up to the trip, but the captain already had a backup plan ready to go, and we ended up with a gorgeous day out on the water. The whole crew was fantastic with my son — they let him help out on the boat the entire trip, which made the day so special for him. We caught a good number of fish, and afterward the crew cleaned everything for us and even brought us over to the marina and had the cooks prepare our catch right there. Getting to eat what we caught was the perfect ending to the day. Highly recommend this charter, especially for families and special occasions. We'll definitely be back!

    Response from Captain

    Caitlin, what a fun trip you and your family are awsome, adventuring. and kind!! Hunter is an amazing anhler and mate!! look forward to put next adventure!! all the best and tight lines always!!

  • Manny Sarmiento
    Manny Sarmiento
    us
    Florida, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Dedicated capitan and mate !

    Half Day Offshore Fishing (AM) • 4 adults

    Fabulous day fishing thanks to captain Andres and first mate Justin! They day started great with a Blackfin Tuna and finalized fantastic with more Mahi Mahi. The captain and mate were non stop during the trip constantly looking and working the various fishing spots. It was a great day out with great results. Our group consisted of 3 adults and the fish were so plentiful that we actually kept rotating our turns. The mahi mahi are strong fighters and they drained our energy. Multiple times the captain landed us on spots in which all the lines were active. The captain would say to the mate Justin who was assisting us I see color Justin, and sure enough there was another one on the way up. Thanks for making this a wonderful experience! Looking forward to our next adventure!

    Reported catch:
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Wahoo
    Blackfin Tuna
    Response from Captain

    Manny true pleasure to meet and fish with you your son and brother in law. confitions were tough with relentless scattered weeds but we made it happen. look foward to out next adventure. all the best and tight lines alwasy!

  • Eric Broome
    Eric Broome
    us
    Mississippi, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Fantastic charter!!

    Half Day Offshore Fishing (PM) • 3 adults

    Captain Andrés & First Mate Justin provided a fantastic charter and put us on great fishing in tough conditions. Two people had never fished and Capt. Andrés and his mate were great at teaching them how to offshore fish, and let them help out on deck. Couldn’t have been a better charter, and will definitely be coming back to fish with this crew. I have fished all ober the world, and I’d put Captain Andrés and his mate Justin at the top of the list!

    Reported catch:
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Response from Captain

    what an awesome vibe and time we had!! look fowsrd to our next adventure!

  • Dennis Reams
    Dennis Reams
    Repeat angler
    us
    Illinois, US
    Member since 2023
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Tough day but we found them!

    Half Day Offshore Fishing (AM) • 4 adults

    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 both worked very hard to make our trip fun and productive. Definitely look them up while you’re in Miami!

    Reported catch:
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Response from Captain

    Great meeting Dennis and the crew! Positive vibes lead us to tge fish!! look foward to tge next one!! all the best and tight lines

  • holly rich
    holly rich
    Repeat angler
    us
    Arizona, US
    Member since 2015
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Wonderful day!

    Half Day Offshore Fishing (AM) • 4 adults • 1 child

    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 recommend this trip to anyone looking!

    Response from Captain

    Holly!! fun trip!! great job by all catching the Mahis and the wahoo!! all the best, safe travels, and tight lines

Real catches shared by our community

  • BIG GAME SPORTFISHING MIAMI AVIMAR
    BIG GAME SPORTFISHING MIAMI AVIMARMiami, FL
    Two anglers proudly displaying a large Mahi Mahi while on a fishing charter in open waters.
    Fish 1
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Wayne F.
    Wayne F.
    Thankyou to Andy and Ryan on a fantastic trip! Great day out on the water and ticked off some bucket list fish!
  • BIG GAME SPORTFISHING MIAMI AVIMAR
    BIG GAME SPORTFISHING MIAMI AVIMARMiami, FL
    A young angler and an adult proudly displaying a Barracuda while fishing on a boat, showcasing a fun family fishing experience.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Great Barracuda
    Caitlin K.
    Caitlin K.
    We booked this charter to celebrate my son's birthday, and it exceeded every expectation. We were a little nervous about the weather forecast leading up to the trip, but the captain already had a backup plan ready to go, and we ended up with a gorgeous day out on the water. The whole crew was fantastic with my son — they let him help out on the boat the entire trip, which made the day so special for him. We caught a good number of fish, and afterward the crew cleaned everything for us and even brought us over to the marina and had the cooks prepare our catch right there. Getting to eat what we caught was the perfect ending to the day. Highly recommend this charter, especially for families and special occasions. We'll definitely be back!
  • BIG GAME SPORTFISHING MIAMI AVIMAR
    BIG GAME SPORTFISHING MIAMI AVIMARMiami, FL
    Group of three adult anglers proudly displaying a bright mahi-mahi aboard a center-console fishing boat in open ocean waters.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Eric B.
    Eric B.
    Captain Andrés & First Mate Justin provided a fantastic charter and put us on great fishing in tough conditions. Two people had never fished and Capt. Andrés and his mate were great at teaching them how to offshore fish, and let them help out on deck. Couldn’t have been a better charter, and will definitely be coming back to fish with this crew. I have fished all ober the world, and I’d put Captain Andrés and his mate Justin at the top of the list!
  • BIG GAME SPORTFISHING MIAMI AVIMAR
    BIG GAME SPORTFISHING MIAMI AVIMARMiami, FL
    Angler proudly displaying a vibrant Mahi Mahi while fishing offshore, showcasing a successful day on the water.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Manny S.
    Manny S.
    Fabulous day fishing thanks to captain Andres and first mate Justin! They day started great with a Blackfin Tuna and finalized fantastic with more Mahi Mahi. The captain and mate were non stop during the trip constantly looking and working the various fishing spots. It was a great day out with great results. Our group consisted of 3 adults and the fish were so plentiful that we actually kept rotating our turns. The mahi mahi are strong fighters and they drained our energy. Multiple times the captain landed us on spots in which all the lines were active. The captain would say to the mate Justin who was assisting us I see color Justin, and sure enough there was another one on the way up. Thanks for making this a wonderful experience! Looking forward to our next adventure!
  • BIG GAME SPORTFISHING MIAMI AVIMAR
    BIG GAME SPORTFISHING MIAMI AVIMARMiami, FL
    Angler proudly displaying a vibrant Mahi Mahi while fishing offshore, showcasing a successful day on the water.
    Fish 1
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Dennis R.
    Dennis R.
    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 both worked very hard to make our trip fun and productive. Definitely look them up while you’re in Miami!
  • BIG GAME SPORTFISHING MIAMI AVIMAR
    BIG GAME SPORTFISHING MIAMI AVIMARMiami, FL
    Family group showcasing mahi-mahi and other offshore catches on a marina dock with charter boats and a city skyline in the background.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    holly r.
    holly r.
    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 recommend this trip to anyone looking!
  • BIG GAME SPORTFISHING MIAMI AVIMAR
    BIG GAME SPORTFISHING MIAMI AVIMARMiami, FL
    Three anglers proudly displaying their catch of Mahi Mahi at the marina, showcasing a successful day of fishing.
    Fish 1
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Martin G.
    Martin G.
    Captain Andreas and his first mate were awesome! So humble and helpful.
  • BIG GAME SPORTFISHING MIAMI AVIMAR
    BIG GAME SPORTFISHING MIAMI AVIMARMiami, FL
    Angler proudly displaying a large Yellowfin Tuna while aboard a fishing boat in open waters.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Yellowfin Tuna
    Allan M.
    Allan M.
    Capt Andy does not give up ! He wants you to catch fish. Black Fin and Mahi were on the menu. His mate Justin makes sure the lines are set and ready for action. Can’t wait for my next trip
  • BIG GAME SPORTFISHING MIAMI AVIMAR
    BIG GAME SPORTFISHING MIAMI AVIMARMiami, FL
    Two anglers celebrating with a large Wahoo caught during a deep-sea fishing trip.
    Spring Fishing is picking up and the bite has been prettu consistent with Mahi Mahi, Tuna, Sailfish and the ellusive Wahoo!!!
  • BIG GAME SPORTFISHING MIAMI AVIMAR
    BIG GAME SPORTFISHING MIAMI AVIMARMiami, FL
    Angler proudly displaying a large King Mackerel on a fishing boat in open waters.
    Fish 1
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Guy Y.
    Guy Y.
    Amazing day thanks to the Captain and first mate - both of whom were passionate and super professional. Was idyllic day with lots of fish and an unforgettable experience. We will be back!!

What's biting with BIG GAME SPORTFISHING MIAMI AVIMAR 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 celebrating with a large Wahoo caught during a deep-sea fishing trip.

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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Young angler proudly displaying a catch flag at the dock, showcasing a successful fishing trip with multiple rods in the background.

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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A family enjoying a successful fishing trip, showcasing a large Barracuda caught in open waters.

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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Angler proudly displaying a large Wahoo caught while deep-sea fishing, showcasing the excitement of a successful fishing trip.

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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