Biscayne Bay Fishing
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Photo by : Matt H. Wade
Biscayne Bay Fishing Charters
| The closest inshore fishing grounds to the Miami and Homestead area would be the Biscayne Bay. It is actually a lagoon that is about 35 miles long and 8 miles wide. The fishing is productive in Biscayne Bay all year long and is home to some of the Largest Bonefish in the entire world. They average about 8 pounds and have been caught up to 15 pounds. These massive Bonefish require intense focus, a sharp eye, and above average casting skills to be able to hook one. When hooked they scream off nearly 100 yards of line before they ever think about slowing down. During the Spring and Summer months Biscayne Bay is also great for Permit and Tarpon Fishing. All of these fish are targeted using 10-20 lb. spinning rods or 8-12 weight fly rods. |
Biscayne Bay Bonefish Guided by Rich Smith
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What can I expect while fishing in Biscayne Bay?
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While traveling across Biscayne Bay you can expect to see crystal clear water illuminating over the shallow flats. These shallow flats are the feeding grounds for Bonefish, Permit, and Tarpon. During certain parts of the tides these fish can often be seen with their tails sticking out of the water. We refer to this situation as "tailing fish" and is a great treat for any flats fishing angler to experience. However, we will warn you that fish in ultra clear shallow water can be tricky to catch. Anglers have to be very quiet not to spook fish and present casts not too close to alarm them of any danger. Fishing in Biscayne Bay is NOT like fishing in the Bahama's. We get many anglers that tell us they caught multiple bonefish over seas. Well, honestly their fish are just not as smart as ours. We have educated species that when caught will give you the fight of a lifetime. Just because that guy on television made it look so easy doesn't meet it didn't take him 3 days of footage to get that 30 seconds of footage. If you show up with realitic expectations you should have a great time fishing with us. |
Boca Chica Lighthouse in Biscayne Bay |
Is the fishing in Biscayne Bay really that good?
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Well this is a fairly common question. South Florida has some of the largest Bonefish in the entire world. Our average bonefish is 8 pounds and have been caught up to 15 pounds! Our permit fishing during the warmer months is very good with the average fish around 10 pounds and can be caught nearing the 50 pound range. Our Tarpon Fishing can be done all year long and range from 1-200 pounds! Just remember Bonefish, Permit, and Tarpon are all considered valuable gamefish and are Catch And Release Only. So this means that they are very educated so bring your best fishing skills with you on your trip. |
Biscayne Bay Tarpon Fishing |
What if I just want to go fishing and catch fish?
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Well don't worry we can accommodate you guys as well. Biscayne Bay is also home to many other species that are easier to catch all year long. We have Snapper, Grouper, Trout, Jacks, Ladyfish, and Sharks just to name a few. These fish are generally targeted using live shrimp on light tackle spinning rods and your captain may choose to use chum to even bring the fish close to the boat. This is a great way for new anglers to learn the mechanics behind the whole process and get lots of experience polishing these techniques. Most of the time we will catch over a hundred fish in a single day using these simple methods to catch fish. Fishing in Biscayne Bay can be a great place to just get away for a half day or Sunset Trip with the wife or children to make up for that lost time. It is a short commute from anywhere in the Miami / Ft. Lauderdale area so please contact us for more information on getting you on the water. |
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What are the typical species of fish caught in Biscayne Bay?
(Inshore Flats Fishing)
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Bonefish |
Permit |
Tarpon |
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Snook |
Trout |
Mangrove Snapper |
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Barracuda |
Grouper |
Shark |
Ramp and Marina Information
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Homeatead Bayfront Park 9698 SW 328th St. Homestead, FL. |
Matheson Hammock Marina 9610 Old Cutler Rd. Miami, FL. 33156
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Crandon Park Marina 4000 Rickenbacher Key Biscayne, FL 33149 |
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The Biscayne Bay Fishing grounds are located inside Biscayne National Park. It was established in 1968 to protect the delicate ecosystem from the expansion of the city of Miami.
Biscayne National Park Headquarters |
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Biscayne Bay Fishing Guides and Captains
Captain Rich Smith
Captain Brian Helms
