What would you recommend to anglers fishing in Miami Beach, Florida for the first time?

We caught several fish of average to small size, none of them were very big. We were told this Feb was colder than normal which contribues to which fish you’re most likely to catch, as most of the larger fish migrate to the warmer water.

It appears that fishing improves as the day progresses. Mornings saw difficult fishing on both days but a bit more tide/current and small waves after a flat calm morning seemed to bring things to life.

Take bonine or Dramamine before hand just in case so you don’t ruin a great fishing trip. Bring carb and salty type snacks. Water and Gatorade, sunscreen, polarized glasses, a hat and light jacket.

Nothing with fishing is guaranteed, we all know that as anglers. But the thing that is guaranteed is that these fellas are gonna do anything and everything to get you on the fish. Manny and Mark are both super cool guys and they know their stuff!

Fishing in Miami is great, but not with this captain and boat. I recommend thoroughly researching and reading reviews about the captain and boat before booking. Look for captains who are dedicated to providing a great fishing experience, not just rushing through trips. Make sure to confirm the type of boat you'll be on to ensure it meets your expectations. Booking with reputable and highly rated fishing charters will help ensure a successful and enjoyable experience.

We highly recommend having an open mind. We come from Northern Ontario Canada and have fished collectively for 3 decades. Fishing is an art - it depends on the weather, barometric pressure, water temperature, if the fish are hungry etc. There are days when you will get skunked - if you ever meet a fisherman who has said they have never gotten skunked - it means one of two things: 1) they are full of beans or 2) they really havent fished that much. Keep an open mind, enjoy the scenery, have no expectations other than having a great day, the advebture and being surrounded by knowledgeable people. Be grateful for the experience and with positive vibes you will be successful no matter what!

You can still catch great fishes this time of year and with this crew of Jesus and staff just the time out on the water is worth it. I recommend a private charter is it’s within you means of course.

If your not sure if you get sea sick or not error in the side of caution. Start meds at least 12 hrs before your trip and again before heading out. I’ve spent a lot of time on lakes and didn’t think I’d have an issue but it got me. Trip was still great but could have been better if I’d felt better.

Bring a good attitude, sunscreen and water. Snacks if necessary. Listen to the captain and crew. They will get you on the fish. Let them know if you want to catch something specific. With kids, it's not daycare and it might take some time to get on the fish.

January isn't a great time to fish, but that's when we were here so we made it work and caught fish! Captain Bryan worked his butt off and took good care of us. Would highly recommend him for any size family you have

Have realistic expectations about what you can get this time of year. Just be happy if you catch something. Sadly, that’s my takeaway from a different outing than the one I just reviewed. Aaron and Michelle listened to what we wanted but also knew we just wanted to something. And they came though.

Total adventure with the best team!!! Thank you for making us spend a wonderful day with the family. I highly recommend them, wholeheartedly. We arrived and immediately fried fish... the best news??? My youngest son already likes to eat fish!!! I'm super happy !!! ???

Do more than a 4 hour trip if your party is up for it and you really want to catch more fish. For us, it was my teenagers first time, and we were on a short spring break. I'm more of a Fisherman, so could've spent all day in the water with this crew!

Captain Manny and his crew have been great and did everything they could so we caught many fish and had a great time.

Expect to catch fish in early March but its just starting up. Don’t expect unrealistic numbers. Enjoy the water and have fun.

be ready to travel. the initial place the captain wanted to take us to was an hour away and we werent prepared. we probably wouldve caught a fish if we couldve gone to his first recommendation.

Just have fun. Remember it's called fishing not catching. Trust the crew. They know what they are doing.

If first time fishing - bring along sea sick patches and watch the weather. If high wind use the patches. We were one of a few boats that were not sea sick. others went in early!

Fishing in January is tough anywhere. It was in the low 60s, cloudy, and 25 mph winds which made for a very cold day of fishing.

It’s not the greatest on february but it’s a great fishery the other months

New or experienced - Therapy IV is the way to go! these guys are the experts in excellence!

The boat was great for three to fish from. I would think four would be the most but would be a bit crowder. More than that, I would check with Captain Steve.

Fishing in the December season is best for near shore fishing. Just wear warmer clothing and be ready for choppy waves!

Definitely. Captain Manny and his mate were not only super knowledgeable they had the patience and understanding to deal with a a group of first time future fisherman.

The fish are seasonal, so ask your guide if you want to catch anything specific. The Mahi Mahi are around in summer, when the weed patches drift past Miami.

Tough time of year so fishing. Doesnt mean you wont catch fish, but the captain recommended that best time to fish in Miami runs from late march into mid summer.

I mean I would imagine it being an awesome destination! But the captain made it a horrible experience.

This boat and location is perfect. You are literally in the Gulf Stream as soon as you leave the inlet. Action was perfect.

I recommend going with an experienced captain who transmits the knowledge of fishing as the right places For new fishermen.

Take it from the person who learned the hard way- Dramamine the night before is the key if you have ANY problems with motion sickness.