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Miguel Chinea
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Miguel Chinea

Miami Beach, United States
25+ reviews
Captain Miguel has been on the water for most of his life, with 20 years of experience in light tackle sportfishing.

Charter

Rating

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

What anglers say

97%
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
97%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
80%
Caught fish

All reviews (47)

Showing 1 – 5 of 47 reviews
  • Maggie Dolan Crosta
    Maggie Dolan Crosta
    Member since 2026
    5.0

    4 hour charter

    4 Hour Trip — Inshore

    If you are looking for an absolute top-tier fishing experience, look no further than Captain Miguel with Castndreamz! From the minute we contacted him, he was incredibly responsive and courteous, which made the booking process seamless. I booked a trip for just myself and my 11-year-old son, and Captain Miguel was extremely professional and made us feel completely comfortable on the water from start to finish. His deep knowledge of these waters and his welcoming attitude instantly put us both at ease.The boat is pristine and equipped with top-of-the-line gear. Captain Miguel tailored the day perfectly to our goals, working tirelessly to keep us on the bite. He was fantastic with my son, sharing excellent technical tips while maintaining a fun, low-pressure atmosphere—he even took the extra time to teach him how to tie fishing knots and explained how the boat’s radar and depth finder screen worked to track the fish underneath us. We caught some amazing fish, and he even cleaned and filleted our catch beautifully at the end of the day. It was a truly unforgettable experience for us, and we will absolutely be booking with Castndreamz again!

    Reported catch:
    Great Barracuda
    Mangrove Snapper
  • Eric Vidal
    Eric Vidal
    Member since 2026
    5.0

    Full day trip with Captain Mike

    Full Day Trip — Offshore

    Best fishing experience I've had so far out on the water thanks to the captain! Took us to the best spots to catch big fish, eating fish, snappers, and overall the most fun I've had fishing. Was very attentive when we got hooked on and made sure we caught our fish. Made the navigation on the water feel as smooth as can be, recommend 100%!

    Reported catch:
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Sailfish
    Yellowtail Snapper
  • James Barber
    James Barber
    us
    Louisiana, US
    •
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Hard-working captain!

    5 Hour Trip — Drift Fishing (AM) • 5 adults • 1 child

    Had a great time fishing with Castin Dreams. The conditions weren’t ideal, but he did everything he could to put us on the fish. We ended up with some great memories and fish as well. I would definitely recommend Castin Dreams if youre fishing in the Miami area.

    Response from Captain

    Thank you so much for the kind words! We knew the conditions were going to be a little challenging, but I'm glad we were still able to put some fish in the boat and make some great memories along the way. I truly appreciate you trusting me with your trip and for taking the time to leave a review. It was a pleasure having you aboard, and I look forward to fishing with you again the next time you're in Miami. Tight lines! 🎣🌴☀️

  • Adrien Vignot
    Adrien Vignot
    Repeat angler
    fr
    France
    •
    Member since 2023
    •
    3 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    awesome morning

    5 Hour Trip — Drift Fishing (AM) • 4 adults • 2 children

    regular angler with my kids we had a great day with Miguel, some trolley, bottom fishing, 3 big baccarudas, bonitas, grunt, grouper. Miguel is a great guide very generous doing all his best effort to make you catch fish! we really recommend this Captain

    Reported catch:
    Great Barracuda
    Response from Captain

    Thank you so much for the kind words! It was truly a pleasure having you and your kids out on the water. I’m really glad you all had a great day and that we were able to mix it up with some trolling and bottom fishing—those barracudas, bonitas, grunts, and grouper made it an exciting trip! I really appreciate the recommendation and your support. Trips like yours are exactly why I love what I do. Hope to see you and the family back out again soon for another great day of fishing! 🎣😊

  • Shane Lazenby
    Shane Lazenby
    us
    Utah, US
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    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Miguel was a grat captain

    4 Hour Trip — Drift Fishing (PM) • 2 adults

    Miguel dis evening possible to

Real catches shared by our community

  • Castndreamz Fishing
    Castndreamz FishingMiami Beach, FL
    Hard-working captain!
    James B.
    James B.
  • Castndreamz Fishing
    Castndreamz FishingMiami Beach, FL
    awesome morning
    Adrien V.
    Adrien V.
  • Castndreamz Fishing
    Castndreamz FishingMiami Beach, FL
    Fishing with Miguel
    Gene L.
    Gene L.
  • Castndreamz Fishing
    Castndreamz FishingMiami Beach, FL
    Son’s 18th Birthday
    Tj P.
    Tj P.
  • Castndreamz Fishing
    Castndreamz FishingMiami Beach, FL
    Tarpon
    Mitchell T.
    Mitchell T.
  • Castndreamz Fishing
    Castndreamz FishingMiami Beach, FL
    One of a Kind Experience
    Maggie E.
    Maggie E.
  • Castndreamz Fishing
    Castndreamz FishingMiami Beach, FL
    An Unforgettable Fishing Adventure with Captain Miguel in Miami
    Je L.
    Je L.
  • Castndreamz Fishing
    Castndreamz FishingMiami Beach, FL
    Experience is his name!
    Felipe A.
    Felipe A.
  • Castndreamz Fishing
    Castndreamz FishingMiami Beach, FL
    Hard working captain but missed targets
    Bruce J.
    Bruce J.
  • Castndreamz Fishing
    Castndreamz FishingMiami Beach, FL
    Miguel is awesome!
    Neil G.
    Neil G.

What's biting with Castndreamz Fishing in Miami Beach

You can go trolling for King Mackerel or stay inshore and go sight fishing for Bonefish. Either way, it's action packed. Mahi should also be solid out there, and you might even get a Marlin.

Top catches for September

Fishing reports

Two anglers proudly displaying a vibrant Mahi Mahi while fishing offshore, showcasing a sunny day on the water.

Mahi Bite on Fire! Miami & Florida Keys

Jun 29, 2026 • Miami Beach
The offshore mahi bite is heating up just in time for summer! Anglers fishing out of Miami and throughout the Florida Keys are finding quality action by staying mobile and covering water until they locate clean weed lines, color changes, frigate birds, or floating debris. Most of the fish have been school-sized, but there are plenty of larger bulls mixed in, so keep a pitch rod ready whenever you hook up. Once you find one fish, don't rush to leave—there's a good chance more are holding nearby. Live pilchards, ballyhoo, and squid have all been producing, while trolling small skirts and feathers has been an effective way to locate scattered schools before switching to live bait. Early morning has been the most productive window before the afternoon heat and sea breeze build. Water conditions have been clean offshore, and with good weather, the bite should continue to improve over the coming weeks. If you're planning a trip, now is an excellent time to get offshore. The mahi are here, and every trip has the potential for fast-paced action, colorful catches, and fresh fish for dinner. Tight lines, and we'll see you on the water!
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Angler reeling in a large fish at night, with a city skyline illuminated in the background.

Night Time Tarpon Bite

Mar 1, 2026 • Miami Beach
Night Tarpon Bite Is On in the Bay ?? Excellent night fishing in the bay with some solid Tarpon action! We targeted bridges and shadow lines after sunset, and the fish were actively rolling and feeding. Live bait did the trick, producing multiple hookups and some powerful runs that made for an exciting night on the water. Most of the bites came during moving tide, with Tarpon cruising just under the lights. Calm conditions and warm water temperatures made for a perfect setup, and the fish were aggressive once hooked. If you’re looking for a true South Florida experience, nighttime Tarpon fishing in the bay is hard to beat. Great action, beautiful night scenery, and unforgettable fights.
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Angler holding a shiny Bluefin Tuna on a fishing charter in open waters, showcasing a successful catch under a clear sky.

Offshore tuna bite (Miami)

Nov 19, 2025 • Miami Beach
The offshore bite in Miami is on fire right now! The tunas are super active, stacked up and feeding hard. We’re seeing steady action with fish blowing up on the surface and hitting both live bait and jigs. If you’ve been waiting for the right time to get out there, this is it. Conditions are clean, birds are working, and the tuna bite is as good as it gets. Let’s go bend some rods! ??
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Angler proudly displaying a large Snapper caught during a night fishing trip.

SNAPPER FISHING

Jul 9, 2024 • Miami Beach
Its that time of year where the reef is on fire with snappers. Contact us and kets get tight on these hard fighting tasty fish.
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Angler proudly displaying a large Cobia while aboard the Castin' Dreamz boat in open waters.

Jigging deep wrecks/Sea monsters

Jan 25, 2022 • Miami Beach
I started the afternoon (PM) trip, searching for white bait. The bait was hard to find. Bait spots were empty. So, I decided to start the fishing 1 hour in a half before sunset. I started my drift on top of the wreck at 230ft. 30 minutes into jigging 200g Jigs, we landed a nice 34-inch cobia. The anglers on the boat were experienced, which helped smooth the process of landing the fish. Once the fish was placed in ice. We reset on the drift and this time we hooked on a sea monster. This fish did not want to be tamed. 5 minutes into the fight, fish was broken off, possibly to the bottom structure of the wreck. We thought it could of been a BIG AJ (Amberjack). As the sun started to set, moved into the inshore tarpon bite. It was steady. Hooked on nice fish throughout the night. Make sure you book your Drift Fishing Trip. lets get those lines tight.
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An angler proudly displaying a colorful Snapper while fishing on a boat in clear waters.

INSHORE MUTTON SNAPPERS

Dec 19, 2021 • Miami Beach
Windy saturday morning called for some inshore fishing off biscayne bay. Anchored up in a few channels. Caught about 10 mutton snappers 2 of which were keeper size. All others were 2 inches off legal size. 1 black grouper and 2 red groupers which were all undersized as well. Action packed day finishing off with a nice size barracuda.
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