Fishing on Biscayne Bay, Miami

Light tackle flats fishing in Biscayne Bay & Key Biscayne with Captain Tom Weber. Tarpon, bonefish, permit, snook and more.

Target Species

Within the Key Biscayne triangle there are many miles of inshore flats, bridges, beaches, docks and inlets that provide ambush and hiding spots for our targeted species.

Your Miami Fishing Guide for Inshore Flats Fishing

Choose Florida Native Charters as your Miami Fishing Guide for inshore flats fishing. Capt. Tom Weber will take you to the beautiful Biscayne Bay flats and National Park, which offer a wide range of exciting angling opportunities and your chance to catch a once in a lifetime fish.

As your inshore Key Biscayne Fishing Guide, Captain Tom plans Fishing Charters in Miami, Biscayne Bay and Key Biscayne based on the experience and interests of the customer. Each trip is tailored to the angler's specific needs and I always recommend asking for the best fish to target given the month and weather patterns during your trip.

Local Expertise

Captain Tom knows every flat, bridge, beach, dock and inlet in the Key Biscayne triangle.

All Skill Levels

Florida's best teaching guide for children and beginners. Seasoned anglers equally welcomed.

Year Round Fishing

Miami inshore fishing charters are good all year long with peak seasons March through November.

Light Tackle

Specializing in light tackle sight fishing on the pristine flats of Biscayne Bay National Park.

Miami Inshore Fishing Seasons

March through November are the busiest months. December through February offer incredible shots at large tarpon, permit and bull sharks.

Peak Season — March through November

Miami inshore fishing charters are good all year long. March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November are by far the best and busiest times of year for South Florida's fishing guides. Miami tarpon fishing is at its peak as the annual tarpon migration of breeding fish gets here as early as November and lasts through July. Nothing really like seeing the silver king jump on the end of the line. It really gets the blood pumping!

Don't forget everyone's favorite in June through September! Snook spawn in Government Cut during these months and provide awesome action during a feed on the outgoing tide. These fish range from 6 to 30 pounds and can bring constant action. At this time of year, permit finish spawning on deep ocean wrecks and infiltrate the shallow flats of Biscayne Bay providing incredible sight fishing shots on light tackle. We find most of these fish on calm days on the west side of the bay.

Winter Season — December through February

December, January and February offer great shots at large tarpon, permit and bull sharks. The colder months also bring incredible opportunities to catch barracuda on the flats and permit near structures. Ever pull a 30 pound permit off a rock wall who wants to return to said rock wall? How about a large cuda over clear shallow water? That is insanity at its best.

Biscayne Bay, Miami is known for some great inshore lemon shark fishing charters over the gin clear flats. On the incoming tide, during the months of January through mid April, Miami flats fishing really gets fun. The earth's axis is at a position that enables us to see the flats in a clear, long distance perception. You can see across an entire flat that is sunlit. And, this is quite an amazing experience to see your shark coming from a far distance.

Biscayne Bay Fishing

Biscayne Bay offers some of the finest light tackle fishing in South Florida. The crystal-clear flats and mangrove shorelines are home to a remarkable variety of species — yellow jacks, sharks, bonefish, barracuda, tarpon, permit, snapper, and grouper all call these waters home.

Whether sight casting to permit tailing on the flats, battling a bull shark on light tackle, or working the edges for snapper and grouper, every trip on Biscayne Bay brings something different. The diversity of species means there is always something to target no matter the season or conditions.

10+
Species
365
Days a Year
Light
Tackle
Barracuda caught on light tackle in Biscayne Bay

What Anglers Say

"Captain Tom put us on fish within minutes. My son caught his first tarpon and it's a memory we'll never forget."

Mike R.
Family Tarpon Charter

"The best flats fishing experience in Miami. Tom knows every inch of Biscayne Bay and his teaching style is second to none."

Sarah L.
Bonefish Trip

"Sight-casting to lemon sharks on crystal clear flats was unreal. Can't wait to get back out there for permit season."

Dave K.
Shark Fishing Charter
Fishing on the clear flats of Biscayne Bay
Key Biscayne & Biscayne Bay, Miami

Ready for a Memorable Fishing Adventure?

Waiting for you on these Miami flats are memorable fishing adventures for the beginner and the seasoned angler -- both are welcomed.