Palmetto Bay Fishing Reports (December 2025)

Ken Diaz
Miami, Florida
Reported: 1 month ago

From Biscayne Bay to the Everglades, the fishing is red hot. Class is in session, but on the flats!

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Ken Diaz Miami, Florida Reported: 1 month ago

From Biscayne Bay to the Everglades, the fishing is red hot. Class is in session, but on the flats!

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Bryan Maffei
Miami Beach, Florida
Reported: 4 months ago

The bite has been consistent. The mornings have produced some big Kingfish early and some monster Amberjacks mid day. Barracudas are everywhere right now. On the bottom, there have been some really big Mutton Snapper, nice Mangrove Snapper in a little shallower. An occasional Sailfish or two have been showing...

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Bryan Maffei Miami Beach, Florida Reported: 4 months ago

The bite has been consistent. The mornings have produced some big Kingfish early and some monster Amberjacks mid day. Barracudas are everywhere right now. On the bottom, there have been some really big Mutton Snapper, nice Mangrove Snapper in a little shallower. An occasional Sailfish or two have been showing up late afternoon. The Mahi are way out deep, about 10 miles offshore with some small schools of big Blackfin Tuna. The Sharks were gone for the last 10 days but are now back, hanging out around the deeper shipwrecks. We caught two huge Black Groupers a few days ago and pulled the hook on several smaller ones.

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Anthony Darna
Miami, Florida
Reported: 5 months ago

June The summer bite is on fire! Offshore trips are producing solid numbers of mahi, with blackfin tuna and grouper also in the mix. Snapper action remains strong on the reefs. Inshore, tarpon are still active during summer nights, and we’re seeing good bites from trout, snook, and the occasional...

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Anthony Darna Miami, Florida Reported: 5 months ago

June The summer bite is on fire! Offshore trips are producing solid numbers of mahi, with blackfin tuna and grouper also in the mix. Snapper action remains strong on the reefs. Inshore, tarpon are still active during summer nights, and we’re seeing good bites from trout, snook, and the occasional jack. Both offshore and inshore trips are producing great action—now’s a prime time to get on the water!

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Ralph Mayans
Miami, Florida
Reported: 7 months 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...

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Ralph Mayans Miami, Florida Reported: 7 months 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.

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Chad Raney with Old Hat Fishing Charters
Miami Beach, Florida
Reported: 7 months ago

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

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Chad Raney with Old Hat Fishing Charters Miami Beach, Florida Reported: 7 months ago

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

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Bryan Maffei
Miami Beach, Florida
Reported: 8 months 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...

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Bryan Maffei Miami Beach, Florida Reported: 8 months 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 2 Bull Sharks between 400-500 pounds.

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Ralph Mayans
Miami, Florida
Reported: 8 months 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.

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Ralph Mayans Miami, Florida Reported: 8 months 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.

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Charles Ocasio
Miami, Florida
Reported: 8 months 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...

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Charles Ocasio Miami, Florida Reported: 8 months 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 Bonita and some big grouper on the bottom rod. We are ending prime time for sale fish, and starting mahi season.

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