Miami inshore fishing charters
Snook, tarpon and more on Biscayne Bay, from 79th Street or Miami Beach.
Pick where you want to start, 79th Street or Miami Beach, then a trip length, and a local captain takes you inshore fishing on Biscayne Bay. Trips start at $550 for 4 hours, with the fishing license, rods, reels, tackle and bait included.
Build Your Trip
Pick a starting spot, then a trip length, and book on the live calendar.
Pick a spot, then how long, and the live calendar shows open dates and the price for your group.
1. Pick your spot Start here · select one
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2. Your options
Spot How longPick a trip to see your options and the live calendar.
Questions? Call (407) 392-4593, 9 am – 6 pm. Your captain confirms the meeting spot and start time with you before the trip. Saltwater license covered by the captain.
Where do Miami inshore fishing trips go?
iOutdoors books 4-, 6- and 8-hour inshore trips on Biscayne Bay from two starting spots: 79th Street, from $550 for 4 hours, $650 for 6 hours and $750 for 8 hours; and Miami Beach, from $600 for 4 hours, $700 for 6 hours and $800 for 8 hours. Snook and tarpon are the main targets. The licensed captain covers your saltwater fishing license, and rods, reels, tackle, bait and fuel are included.
What’s included and what to bring
- Licensed local captain
- Boat and fuel
- Saltwater fishing license for everyone on board
- Rods, reels and tackle
- Bait
- Captain’s tip (10–20% is customary)
- Food and drinks
- Transportation to the dock
What to bring
What’s biting inshore by season
Winter Dec–Feb
- Snook hold in warmer, protected water
- Cooler days, slower bites
Spring Mar–May
- Tarpon start to show
- Snook more active as the water warms
Summer Jun–Aug
- Tarpon and snook
- Early and late in the day is best
Fall Sep–Nov
- Snook feed up
- Tarpon into the fall
Fish you can catch inshore in Miami
Snook and tarpon are the main targets on Biscayne Bay. Swipe to learn more.
Snook
Common snookAround mangroves, bridges and docks. Seasons and size limits apply.
Seasons, size and bag limits apply: see the FWC saltwater fishing regulations. Your captain can tell you what you can keep.
Where you’ll fish
79th Street: trips usually meet at 1275 NE 79th St, Miami, with Crandon Park on Key Biscayne as a second option.
Miami Beach: trips fish the bay and coast around Miami Beach.
Your captain confirms the meeting spot and start time with you before the trip.
Want something bigger? See Miami tarpon fishing or Miami deep sea fishing.
Miami inshore fishing questions
How much does an inshore fishing trip in Miami cost?
Trips from 79th Street start at $550 for 4 hours, and from Miami Beach at $600 for 4 hours. The booking calendar shows the price for your date and group.
What’s the difference between 79th Street and Miami Beach?
Both fish Biscayne Bay. Pick the starting spot that is easier for you to reach. Prices and open dates differ, so check both calendars.
What can I catch inshore in Miami?
Snook and tarpon are the main targets. What bites depends on the season and the day.
Do I need a fishing license?
No. The captain’s saltwater license covers everyone fishing on the trip.
What’s included in the price?
The licensed captain, boat and fuel, your saltwater fishing license, rods, reels, tackle and bait. Not included: the captain’s tip (10–20% is customary) and food and drinks.
Can we keep the fish we catch?
Tarpon are catch and release, and snook have seasons and size limits. Your captain can tell you what you can keep on the day.
Which trip length should I pick?
4 hours is a good first trip and works well with kids. Longer trips give the captain time to move between spots and work the tide.
Is inshore fishing good for kids and first-timers?
Yes. Inshore trips fish the calmer water of the bay, and your captain sets up the rods and helps every step of the way.
What if the weather is bad?
If the guide cancels for weather, you get a full refund or a free reschedule.
What is the cancellation policy?
You can cancel for free up to 72 hours before your trip.
Nearby inshore fishing trips
More inshore trips up the coast, each with its own captains and live calendar.
