Miami flats fishing charters
Bonefish, permit and tarpon in shallow, clear water, on light tackle or fly.
Sight fish the flats around Miami and Key Biscayne for bonefish, permit and tarpon, with redfish, snook, trout and sharks in the same water. Call (407) 392-4593, 9 am – 6 pm, to book.
How to book your Miami flats trip
Online booking isn’t available for flats trips yet. Call us and we’ll book your date.
Miami flats trips: 4, 6 or 8 hours
Call (407) 392-4593Saltwater license covered by the captain. Free cancellation up to 72 hours before. Full refund or free reschedule if the guide cancels for weather. Questions? Call (407) 392-4593, 9 am – 6 pm.
Rather book online?
These Miami and Keys trips have live calendars. Pick your date and book online.
What can you catch on the Miami flats?
Bonefish, permit and tarpon are the main targets, with redfish, snook, trout and sharks in the same water. Miami is known as one of the easiest places to find bonefish, and fish over 10 pounds are caught here every year. Trips run 4, 6 or 8 hours from Miami or Key Biscayne. Call (407) 392-4593, 9 am – 6 pm, to book.
What’s included and what to bring
- Licensed local captain
- Boat and fuel
- Saltwater fishing license (covered by the captain)
- Light tackle or fly rods, reels and tackle
- Bait
- Cooler, ice and bottled water
- Fish cleaning
- Captain tip (10–20% is customary)
- Food and drinks
- Some live bait may cost extra; your captain tells you before the trip
What to bring
Flats fishing by season
Winter Dec–Feb
- Trout and redfish on the flats
- Tides, wind and water temperature move the fish
Spring Mar–May
- Snook move to the beaches and passes
- Redfish on the flats
Summer Jun–Aug
- Tarpon season
- Fish early in the day
Fall Sep–Nov
- Bull redfish and snook
- Your captain picks the flats for the day’s tide
Fish you can catch on the Miami flats
Bonefish, permit and tarpon, plus redfish, snook, trout and sharks. Swipe to see what you could catch.
Permit
Flats permitFound on the same flats as bonefish and tarpon. Seasons and size limits apply.
Bonefish and tarpon are catch and release in Florida. Seasons, size and bag limits apply to other fish: see the FWC saltwater fishing regulations. Your captain can tell you what you can keep.
Where you’ll fish
Miami flats trips fish the shallow water around Miami and Key Biscayne.
Meeting spots: 1275 NE 79th St, Miami, FL 33138, or 4000 Crandon Blvd, Key Biscayne, FL 33149. We confirm the dock and start time with you when you book.
Miami flats fishing questions
How do I book a Miami flats trip?
Call (407) 392-4593, 9 am – 6 pm, and we’ll check dates and book your trip.
Can I book a flats trip online?
Not yet. If you’d rather book online, the Miami tarpon, Miami inshore and Marathon backcountry trips have live calendars.
What fish can I catch on the Miami flats?
Bonefish, permit and tarpon are the main targets. Redfish, snook, trout and sharks swim the same water.
How big are Miami bonefish?
Bonefish over 10 pounds are caught around Miami every year.
What is the flats “hat trick”?
Catching a bonefish, a permit and a tarpon on the same trip.
Can I fly fish?
Yes. Trips are light tackle or fly. Tell us which you want when you book.
How long are the trips?
4, 6 or 8 hours.
Where do Miami flats trips leave from?
From 1275 NE 79th St, Miami, or 4000 Crandon Blvd on Key Biscayne. We confirm the dock and start time when you book.
Do I need a fishing license?
No. The captain’s saltwater license covers everyone fishing on the trip.
What happens if the weather is bad?
If the captain or guide cancels for weather, you get a full refund or a free reschedule. You can also cancel for free up to 72 hours before your trip.
More flats fishing in Florida
Flats trips in the Keys and Tampa Bay. Each one is booked by phone.
