Miami Fishing Reports (April 2025)

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Fishing reports straight from our guides in Miami

Ralph Mayans
Miami, Florida
Reported: 1 day ago

Ralph Mayans Miami, Florida Reported: 1 day ago

Sailfish and mahi-mahi have been showing up consistently; live baiting and trolling have been working very effectively; no need to head too far offshore. All these fish are on the reef or no further than the 50 line. Use fresh baits. Book a three-quarter day trip to give your crew enough time to put you on a fish of a lifetime. Springtime is here, big smoker. Kingfish should be showing up soon, and don't forget, folks, summer is here.

Chad Raney with Old Hat Fishing Charters
Miami Beach, Florida
Reported: 2 days ago

From the bottom all the way to the surface, we got you covered.

Bryan Maffei
Miami Beach, Florida
Reported: 1 week ago

There have been Sailfish around on the blue green color change. We have been catching random Mahi in 300'. Tuna and Kingfish have pushed into shallow water. The Mutton Snapper have been chewing on live bait. The Shark bite is solid on big live baits. Yesterday we released and tagged...

Bryan Maffei Miami Beach, Florida Reported: 1 week ago

JP Mckay
Deerfield Beach, Florida
Reported: 3 weeks ago

Fishing has been Red Hot Everglades and Okeechobee.

JP Mckay Deerfield Beach, Florida Reported: 3 weeks ago

Fishing has been Red Hot Everglades and Okeechobee.

Ralph Mayans
Miami, Florida
Reported: 4 weeks ago

Full moon has been producing really nice wahoo. We also been getting some nice golden tiles when the current is right and the wind is blowing from the north. It's perfect conditions. The fishing is heating up as spring time approaches.

Charles Ocasio
Miami, Florida
Reported: 4 weeks ago

Peacock Bass spawn is going on right now. We are getting them on the beds. Also, we have gotten two double-digit largemouth bass weighing in over 10 pounds in the last two months, and the iguanas are everywhere. Needless to say. Offshore bike has been very consistent, catching sales Kings...

Charles Ocasio Miami, Florida Reported: 4 weeks ago

Anthony Darna
Miami, Florida
Reported: 4 weeks ago

Fishing has been on fire, catching a variety of species from inshore to offshore, bridges to the reef. The fish are hungry and waiting for you to come book a trip and get in on the action. Plenty of action and excitement for adults and kids alike. We welcome families,...

Anthony Darna Miami, Florida Reported: 4 weeks ago

Charles Ocasio
Miami, Florida
Reported: 1 month ago

Charles Ocasio Miami, Florida Reported: 1 month ago

We're catching them site catching on beds with jigs and live bait getting some real nice ones over 5 pounds averaging 40 fish a trip in four hours in the southern Everglades fishing out of Miami, the urban canal system we are getting 10 to 20 but all Are nice size. Offshore bike it is great getting some amberjack, mutton, snapper grouper, sail, fish, kingfish, and wahoo. Some big grouper on the racks. Live aid is plentiful having some real nice trips.

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Ken Diaz

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Miami, Florida

Ken Diaz

03/25/2025

Miami, Florida

★★★★★
This was an unforgettable experience! The captain and first Mate were nothing but accommodating. It will be an experience we will never forget!
Carly H. | March 20, 2025

Trip: Morning half 60' Hatteras
★★★★★
What a great experience. I caught a trophy 55 inch Cobia. WOW
Dave D. | March 20, 2025

Trip: All day exclusive trip
★★★★★
This was an unforgettable experience! The captain and first Mate were nothing but accommodating. It will be an experience we will never forget!
Carly H. | March 20, 2025

Trip: Morning half 60' Hatteras
★★★★★
What a great experience. I caught a trophy 55 inch Cobia. WOW
Dave D. | March 20, 2025

Trip: All day exclusive trip
★★★★★
Ken Diaz is the hardest working, most knowledgeable guide in the business. Ken knows the fishery incredibly well and will not rest until you have had your fill of fishing and 100% satisfaction, he’s relentless and tireless, even after poling an entire day in 20+ mph winds, he doesn’t take a breath and is thinking ahead. If you want to fish with a true professional who absolutely embraces the love of fishing on the Florida flats, finding fish all day long, who will not stop, then Ken is your guide. I’m referring Ken to my angler friends that fully appreciate the work that goes into a successful day on the water. I’m working on my next trip with Ken already!
Hillman D. | April 15, 2025

Trip: Miami Fishing Adventure
★★★★★
Charles did great dealing with three little kids. They all had a super fun time and are already trying to make plans for next year.
Rhett H. | April 5, 2025

Trip: Peacock Bass + Iguana Cast & Blast
★★★★★
Great trip!
Marty B. | March 29, 2025

Trip: Freshwater Peacock Bass & More
★★★★★
Captain Charles was awesome getting us on the iguanas and putting us on the fish.
Joe D. | March 29, 2025

Trip: Peacock Bass + Iguana Cast & Blast
★★★★★
Spending the day with Charlie was outstanding! We had a blast catching Peacock bass, hunting iguanas and alligators. He worked really hard to show us what south Florida had to offer. This will be a day we won’t soon forget. Thank you.
Matthew D. | March 25, 2025

Trip: Iguana Hunting Insanity FL
★★★★★
Highly Recommend J.P as a fishing guide for your next trip. The Fishing was absolutely amazing with a mixed bag of Peacock Bass, Large mouth bass, and Oscar’s. Most importantly, J.P was very patient in teaching us many different techniques in catching these Fish. My wife caught over 40 fish. The bite was non stopped and J.P has all the necessary fishing equipment. Thanks for an amazing day J.P! See you soon David & Linda from New Jersey
David A. | March 24, 2025

Trip: Lake Okeechobee Trip - 21’ Ranger
★★★★★
Awesome and once in a lifetime. Mark and his crew were SO much fun and we got more than we bargained for. Mark put us on the fish when nobody near us were catching anything. Hopefully if we vacation in Fort Lauderdale again, he’s still doing charters!
Charlie G. | March 24, 2025

Trip: Nearshore/Offshore Sportfishing
★★★★★
Great trip! Lots of excitement and caught a sailfish!
Bill B. | March 23, 2025

Trip: Unforgettable Day Offshore
★★★★★
This was an unforgettable experience! The captain and first Mate were nothing but accommodating. It will be an experience we will never forget!
Carly H. | March 20, 2025

Trip: Morning half 60' Hatteras
★★★★★
What a great experience. I caught a trophy 55 inch Cobia. WOW
Dave D. | March 20, 2025

Trip: All day exclusive trip
★★★★★
Ken Diaz is the hardest working, most knowledgeable guide in the business. Ken knows the fishery incredibly well and will not rest until you have had your fill of fishing and 100% satisfaction, he’s relentless and tireless, even after poling an entire day in 20+ mph winds, he doesn’t take a breath and is thinking ahead. If you want to fish with a true professional who absolutely embraces the love of fishing on the Florida flats, finding fish all day long, who will not stop, then Ken is your guide. I’m referring Ken to my angler friends that fully appreciate the work that goes into a successful day on the water. I’m working on my next trip with Ken already!
Hillman D. | April 15, 2025

Trip: Miami Fishing Adventure
★★★★★
Charles did great dealing with three little kids. They all had a super fun time and are already trying to make plans for next year.
Rhett H. | April 5, 2025

Trip: Peacock Bass + Iguana Cast & Blast
★★★★★
Ken Diaz is the hardest working, most knowledgeable guide in the business. Ken knows the fishery incredibly well and will not rest until you have had your fill of fishing and 100% satisfaction, he’s relentless and tireless, even after poling an entire day in 20+ mph winds, he doesn’t take a breath and is thinking ahead. If you want to fish with a true professional who absolutely embraces the love of fishing on the Florida flats, finding fish all day long, who will not stop, then Ken is your guide. I’m referring Ken to my angler friends that fully appreciate the work that goes into a successful day on the water. I’m working on my next trip with Ken already!
Hillman D. | April 15, 2025

Trip: Miami Fishing Adventure
★★★★★
Charles did great dealing with three little kids. They all had a super fun time and are already trying to make plans for next year.
Rhett H. | April 5, 2025

Trip: Peacock Bass + Iguana Cast & Blast