Miami Target Species

The waters off Miami offer some of the most diverse fishing on the Atlantic coast. The Gulf Stream sweeps in just a few miles from the beach, pushing baitfish and pelagic predators right up against the reef edge, while inshore bays, bridges, and channels hold their own world-class gamefish. That combination means anglers can chase trophy fish almost every day of the year, from offshore speedsters to hard-fighting reef bruisers.

Below is a detailed look at the main species you can target on a charter with Nomad Fishing Charters. Captain Orly has fished these waters since the early 1990s and knows exactly when and where each species runs. Whether you dream of a sailfish soaring on the kite, a school of mahi lighting up under a weed line, a giant tarpon rolling beside the boat, or a cooler full of snapper for the table, there is a season and a technique for it here. Click any species to learn its peak season, the best charter and technique to target it, and the bait that gets the bite.