Miami Fly Fishing Charters

Miami Fly Fishing Charters

Best Fly Fishing Charters in Miami

Miami: 56 fishing charters available
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(16 reviews)
Homestead
 Instant Confirmation
trips from US $600
Excellent
4.9 / 5
(12 reviews)
Miami
 Instant Confirmation
trips from US $600
Excellent
4.7 / 5
(49 reviews)
Key Biscayne
 Instant Confirmation
trips from US $120
Excellent
4.8 / 5
(48 reviews)
Key Biscayne
 Instant Confirmation
trips from US $650
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(18 reviews)
Miami
 Instant Confirmation
trips from US $750
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(8 reviews)
Key Biscayne
 Instant Confirmation
trips from US $500
Excellent
4.9 / 5
(92 reviews)
Key Biscayne
 Instant Confirmation
trips from US $550
Miami
trips from US $500

Fly Fishing in Miami

If you’re a fly rodder looking for your next thrill, Miami fly fishing will blow your mind! There are few better places in the country to test your strength and angling skills to the max. Ocean flats, national parks, and channels in and around Miami are teeming with popular fish species that are practically waiting for your fly.
 

What to Expect

Fly fishing in the area started in Biscayne Bay, where you can find all the most prized fish in one place – namely Bonefish, Permit, and Tarpon. This doesn’t mean that you’re limited to these three species, however. These waters are also abundant with Snook, Spanish Mackerel, Spotted Seatrout, and many more.
 

What to Catch

Bonefish is one of the most elusive species you can target on the pristine flats, which is what makes it so attractive to anglers. These fish aren’t called “The ghost of the flats” for nothing. The hardest part of hunting Bonefish is finding them without spooking them. After that, you’re going to need all your skill and stealth to present your fly and have the fish gulp it down. And this is where the fun starts.
 
Permit is another master of camouflage that will put up a fight. You have to strike the delicate balance between sneaking up to your prey, choosing the right fly, and presenting it in an unimposing way. Once you’ve got a Permit on the hook, get ready to fight. Every step of this journey is worth it though, because the sense of accomplishment is something you’ll talk about for years to come. You’ll find the best bite anytime from December to May.
 
If you want to catch a Tarpon (Silver King) on a fly and “Bow to the King," aka catching a Tarpon (Silver King) on a fly is a big deal in Miami and beyond! They’re gorgeous, they’re acrobatic, they fight with everything they’ve got – what’s not to love? These guys can weigh anywhere from 50–200 pounds. Just imagine head shakes from a lunker like that at the end of your line! If you want to get in on the hottest bite, May and June are your best bet.
 
Aside from the Big Three, Snook and Jack Crevalle are very fun to catch while fly fishing. If you’d like to explore freshwater opportunities, look for Peacock Bass in numerous canals around Miami.
 

How to Catch ‘Em

There’s a significant number of fishing charters in Miami, as well as in the Everglades, Biscayne Bay, and Biscayne National Park. Local guides specialize in taking fly fishermen to where the fish are. They’ll also provide you with all the gear you need, as well as expert advice on which setup to use.
 
In general, Tarpon will require 10–12 wt rods with strong backing, and you can battle Bonefish with an 8 wt and Permit on 10 wt rod. When it comes to fly patterns, you’ll use a wide range, depending on what you’d like to target. Crab and bonefish patterns are very popular and productive, as well as an array of Tarpon setups.
 
Choose a charter that best suits your preferences, pack drinks, food, and plenty of sunscreen – and you’re ready to break your personal record on the prolific Miami waters!
Miami
Excellent
4.5 / 5
Based on 28,443 reviews by FishingBooker anglers

What anglers said about Fly Fishing in Miami

Pack your beer and sunscreen! If you are from out of town and you want to take home your catch, Publix sells dry ice for your cooler. The airlines will let you carryon the cooler with no more than 5 pounds of dry ice.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Pack your beer and sunscreen! If you are from out of town and you want to take home your catch, Publix sells dry ice for your cooler. The airlines will let you carryon the cooler with no more than 5 pounds of dry ice.
Bearcut Bandit Charters
Bearcut Bandit Charters
Go to Islamorada April - June for the big stuff. Miami is good, Islamorada is great. Not that far a drive really.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Go to Islamorada April - June for the big stuff. Miami is good, Islamorada is great. Not that far a drive really.
Bearcut Bandit Charters
Bearcut Bandit Charters
Just beware a dang cold front and dual thunder/lightening storms in early morning and afternoon. Guide was great and got us on the fish even in those challenging conditions but dang it was some work!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Just beware a dang cold front and dual thunder/lightening storms in early morning and afternoon. Guide was great and got us on the fish even in those challenging conditions but dang it was some work!
Stay Fishy Inc.
Stay Fishy Inc.
Get with a real Captain like Captain Chris at Domestic Six Pack Charters. Stay away from the River Rats.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Get with a real Captain like Captain Chris at Domestic Six Pack Charters. Stay away from the River Rats.
Domestic Six Pack Charters
Domestic Six Pack Charters Davenport, Florida
I recommend just communicating with the captain and he will accommodate to your requests and will respond promptly to any questions or concerns you may have
Excellent
5.0 / 5
I recommend just communicating with the captain and he will accommodate to your requests and will respond promptly to any questions or concerns you may have
Bearcut Bandit Charters
Bearcut Bandit Charters
Don't expect to catch what you want. It is fishing. But the experiance is so wonderful and if you are coming from cold country in February it's a plus plus. Sunshine and water you can't go wrong.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Don't expect to catch what you want. It is fishing. But the experiance is so wonderful and if you are coming from cold country in February it's a plus plus. Sunshine and water you can't go wrong.
Blue Dream Fishing
Blue Dream Fishing
Be patience on the early morning but experience the surprises you will see.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Be patience on the early morning but experience the surprises you will see.
Stay Fishy Inc.
Stay Fishy Inc.
This was our first trip fishing in Miami and Capt Alex made sure we had a great time and caught fish. I highly recommend this trip. I would do it again!
Excellent
4.7 / 5
This was our first trip fishing in Miami and Capt Alex made sure we had a great time and caught fish. I highly recommend this trip. I would do it again!
Bearcut Bandit Charters
Bearcut Bandit Charters
Be aware weather dictates where a person will fish which may limit types of fish available (even though in season).
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Be aware weather dictates where a person will fish which may limit types of fish available (even though in season).
Bearcut Bandit Charters
Bearcut Bandit Charters
We went in December with Alek and the weather was great, the wind was high but he found the perfect spot to keep us warm and happy.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
We went in December with Alek and the weather was great, the wind was high but he found the perfect spot to keep us warm and happy.
Bearcut Bandit Charters
Bearcut Bandit Charters
Itโ€™s a great destination for fishing. Thereโ€™s a lot of variety to catch and you donโ€™t need to travel far from shore. Thereโ€™s less time traveling and more time fishing.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Itโ€™s a great destination for fishing. Thereโ€™s a lot of variety to catch and you donโ€™t need to travel far from shore. Thereโ€™s less time traveling and more time fishing.
Blue Dream Fishing
Blue Dream Fishing
Yea lots of fish Al thought not too many keepers. You will bring dinner home with a little luck
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Yea lots of fish Al thought not too many keepers. You will bring dinner home with a little luck
Bearcut Bandit Charters
Bearcut Bandit Charters
Donโ€™t cancel because of wind just find an alternative and enjoy the experience we caught a lot of fish
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Donโ€™t cancel because of wind just find an alternative and enjoy the experience we caught a lot of fish
Sampei Adventures
Sampei Adventures
We had booked a 4-Hour trip that worked out good for people that haven't really fished before. The people that love fishing should try the 6-hour
Excellent
5.0 / 5
We had booked a 4-Hour trip that worked out good for people that haven't really fished before. The people that love fishing should try the 6-hour
Bearcut Bandit Charters
Bearcut Bandit Charters
Try and be central located, and recommend night fishing scenery is awesome
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Try and be central located, and recommend night fishing scenery is awesome
Pelagic Pirate Charters โ€“ 26'
Pelagic Pirate Charters โ€“ 26'
10/10 experience! the captain explained everything we needed to know and made the trip extra fun
Excellent
5.0 / 5
10/10 experience! the captain explained everything we needed to know and made the trip extra fun
Sampei Adventures
Sampei Adventures Miami, Florida
Yes. Lots of fish. You just have to reel fast before the sharks eat em off your line
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Yes. Lots of fish. You just have to reel fast before the sharks eat em off your line
Bearcut Bandit Charters
Bearcut Bandit Charters Buffalo, New York
Peacock like something fast and aggressive tarpon and peacocks like live bait like shiners with 15 lb leader and a small hook
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Peacock like something fast and aggressive tarpon and peacocks like live bait like shiners with 15 lb leader and a small hook
Stay Fishy Inc.
Stay Fishy Inc. Miami, Florida
The only problem about fishing around Miami in August is a storm can kick up really fast and roll through just as fast as it developed, but it will still put a kink in your plan.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
The only problem about fishing around Miami in August is a storm can kick up really fast and roll through just as fast as it developed, but it will still put a kink in your plan.
Pelagic Pirate Charters โ€“ 26'
Pelagic Pirate Charters โ€“ 26' Omaha, Nebraska
Fishing can be tough in the hotter months be versatile, and youโ€™ll find fish all day.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Fishing can be tough in the hotter months be versatile, and youโ€™ll find fish all day.
Lucky Hook Charters
Lucky Hook Charters Spencer, WV

Top Targeted Fly Fishing Species in Miami