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Miami Sport Fishing 🎣

100% (1) Guided by Alek

29 ft 1 - 12 People From $750

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Reef Fishing Trip

100% (2) Guided by Jason

36 ft 1 - 6 People From $900

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Catch And Cook. Sashimi/Grilled Fish

100% (1) Guided by Alek

29 ft 1 - 12 People From $1,000

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Inshore, Nearshore, Flats Fishing Charter near Miami

Everglades Inshore Trip

100% (10) Guided by Mark

24 ft 1 - 6 People From $650

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Quick Fish Whack

NEW Guided by Robert

35 ft 1 - 6 People From $650

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Islamorada Fishing With Capt Pete

94% (18) Guided by Pete

37 ft 1 - 6 People From $850

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Offshore Thrills

94% (17) Guided by Paul

40 ft 1 - 12 People From $1,100

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Islamorada Inshore And Flats Fshing

NEW Guided by Andy

24 ft 1 - 8 People From $700

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Family Friendly Fishing Fun

100% (1) Guided by Billy

24 ft 1 - 6 People From $900

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Offshore Pelagics - 38’ Outer Banks

NEW Managed by Dustin

38 ft 1 - 6 People From $2,350

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Reef Thrill

94% (17) Guided by Paul

40 ft 1 - 6 People From $950

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Islamorada Reef And Wrecks

67% (3) Guided by Frank

48 ft 1 - 6 People From $1,200

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Key Largo Fishing Fiesta

NEW Managed by Dustin

38 ft 1 - 6 People From $1,450

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Reef, Wreck, And Patch Reef Trip

100% (17) Guided by Chris

26 ft 1 - 6 People From $875

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Islamorada Spearfish Safari

100% (5) Managed by Tony

27 ft 1 - 6 People From $1,100

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Pompano Beach Full Day

NEW Guided by Robert

38 ft 1 - 6 People From $800

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Live Baiting And Bottomfishing

NEW Guided by Chad

31 ft 1 - 6 People From $900

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Islamorada Reefs

NEW Guided by Zander

26 ft 1 - 4 People From $900

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Deep Sea And Barrier Reef Fishing

100% (1) Managed by Sal

25 ft 1 - 4 People From $1,000

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Full Day Offshore - 53' Hatteras

NEW Guided by John

53 ft 1 - 6 People From $800

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Family Fun Mix-It-Up Trip

100% (17) Guided by Chris

26 ft 1 - 12 People From $1,275

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Islamorada Live Action Fishing

100% (10) Guided by Mike

18 ft 1 - 3 People From $750

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6 Hour Offshore - 53' Hatteras

NEW Guided by John

53 ft 1 - 6 People From $1,200

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Deep Dive Bounty: Reef & Wreck

100% (5) Managed by Tony

32 ft 1 - 4 People From $1,100

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What techniques are popular for catching spanish mackerel in Miami?

Fishing for Spanish mackerel in Miami requires anglers to employ specific techniques tailored to the behavior and feeding habits of these fast-moving predators. One effective technique is trolling with small, shiny lures or rigged baits behind a moving boat. Anglers typically target areas with baitfish activity or surface disturbances, where Spanish mackerel are likely to be feeding near the surface. The use of wire leaders is essential when trolling for Spanish mackerel, as their sharp teeth can easily cut through traditional fishing lines. Trolling allows anglers to cover a large area of water and increase their chances of encountering Spanish mackerel in Miami's nearshore and offshore waters.

Another successful technique for targeting Spanish mackerel in Miami is casting and retrieving lures or jigs from a stationary or drifting boat. Anglers can use metal spoons or jigs to mimic the movements of fleeing baitfish and entice strikes from Spanish mackerel. This method is particularly effective when targeting Spanish mackerel near structure such as reefs, channels, or drop-offs where these fish are known to congregate. Anglers should vary their retrieval speed and presentation to find what triggers the Spanish mackerel to strike, as these fish can be selective in their feeding habits.

In addition to trolling and casting, anglers in Miami can also target Spanish mackerel using live bait or chumming techniques. Anglers use small live baitfish such as pilchards or threadfin herring to attract Spanish mackerel to the area, then present baits or lures to entice strikes. Chumming with cut bait or fish oil can also help create a feeding frenzy and draw Spanish mackerel closer to the boat. With its abundance of Spanish mackerel and diverse fishing opportunities, Miami offers anglers thrilling experiences and the chance to reel in impressive catches when targeting these speedy and aggressive predators.

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★★★★★
I highly recommend Anthony if you want to fish out of Key Largo. He was obviously respected by the other guides we met while we were fishing and demonstrated a great knowledge of the local water and the best places to find different species of fish. Additionally, he had excellent equipment that was in very good shape. This includes his boat. Even more important was his willingness to conduct the type of trip I wanted for my grandchildren's first fishing trip. He is also extremely affable and fun to be with. If I go back to the Keys, I won't look for a different guide. I will just call Anthony and ask, "What's biting?".
Allen T. | June 6, 2024

Trip: Key Largo Bays and Backcountry
★★★★★
Pete and Kristy were absolutely awesome! We had an excellent time with the Louisiana/Texas combo ;) Captain Pete was patient about explaining the estuary of the Keys and species. We caught 6 different species and 3 sharks! Great time- see ya’ll next year🦈🎣😃
Andrew W. | June 5, 2024

Trip: Islamorada Fishing with Capt Pete
★★★★★
I highly recommend Anthony if you want to fish out of Key Largo. He was obviously respected by the other guides we met while we were fishing and demonstrated a great knowledge of the local water and the best places to find different species of fish. Additionally, he had excellent equipment that was in very good shape. This includes his boat. Even more important was his willingness to conduct the type of trip I wanted for my grandchildren's first fishing trip. He is also extremely affable and fun to be with. If I go back to the Keys, I won't look for a different guide. I will just call Anthony and ask, "What's biting?".
Allen T. | June 6, 2024

Trip: Key Largo Bays and Backcountry
★★★★★
Pete and Kristy were absolutely awesome! We had an excellent time with the Louisiana/Texas combo ;) Captain Pete was patient about explaining the estuary of the Keys and species. We caught 6 different species and 3 sharks! Great time- see ya’ll next year🦈🎣😃
Andrew W. | June 5, 2024

Trip: Islamorada Fishing with Capt Pete
★★★★★
We had an excellent time ! Great weather too. Christy and Capt Pete were excellent hosts. Thank you for a great day.
Amanda W. | February 27, 2025

Trip: Islamorada Fishing with Capt Pete
★★★★★
Very knowledgeable and great experience. Highly recommend using Chris.
Howard L. | February 22, 2025

Trip: Reef, Wreck, and Patch Reef Trip
★★★★★
Alek is fantastic! He works hard to find fish and is very knowledgeable about the region and fishery. Ask him questions. You wont be disappointed. Great day on the water!
Bradley F. | February 15, 2025

Trip: Miami sport fishing 🎣
★★★★★
Paul and his first mate were awesome! We came to catch a sailfish and they made it happen!
Bill B. | February 13, 2025

Trip: Ultimate Offshore Thrills
★★★★★
Excellent day fishing with Captain Ron. Boated 10 snook and lots of hook ups. Caught others too but snook was the target. Great boat, comfortable ride and east to fish from.
Don W. | February 12, 2025

Trip: Epic Islamorada Inshore
★★★★★
Great guide, great fishing, great time!
Bruce C. | February 6, 2025

Trip: Epic Islamorada Inshore
★★★★★
my son and i had a great trip with Capt. Ron bringing in over 30 Mackerel plus a shard and other exciting species. he has a wealth of knowledge and experience and would recommend a trip with him for all experience levels
Shimon P. | January 29, 2025

Trip: Epic Islamorada Inshore
★★★★★
Great personality and conscientious captain. He went out of his way to accommodate our needs. I would book him again.
William R. | January 25, 2025

Trip: Islamorada Fishing with Capt Pete
★★★★★
Captain Chris gave us an amazing trip!!!! My family of 5 had experience ranging from years of fishing to never holding a rod, but he helped everyone as needed, setting everyone up with the right rod and bait for their ability and we all caught a wide variety of fish at several spots. He also recommended a great restaurant to cook our catch for lunch. Super cool guy, very knowledgeable, a great time!
Joseph R. | January 7, 2025

Trip: Reef, Wreck, and Patch Reef Trip
★★★★★
Great time on the water yesterday. Had some friends with me from England who never fished. They had an amazing time. Nick our mate was awesome. Caught a few barracuda and we missed 2 big fish.
Joby W. | December 31, 2024

Trip: Miami Offshore Trolling Fun!
★★★★★
Great Crew and Captain was a bit thorny out and several guests got seasick great overall trip
Dean B. | December 29, 2024

Trip: Daily Reef Fishing (Shared Trip)
★★★★★
We had a group of 10 for a bachelor party and the experience was great. Everything was as imagined and the staff were extremely knowledgeable and friendly. We would highly recommend this trip for either a small or big group.
Jason Y. | November 25, 2024

Trip: Daily Reef Fishing (Shared Trip)
★★★★★
Jason was an excellent guide and the trip was so much fun. Got to catch several Mahi Mahi. Would highly recommend!!!!!
Amanda W. | September 24, 2024

Trip: Reef fishing trip
★★★★★
Amazing trip! Lots of laughs and tons of fish! We even got our target fish which was tarpon. Captain mark is great and we will definitely use him again.
Angela F. | September 6, 2024

Trip: Everglades Inshore Trip
★★★★★
Awesome trip, would recommend without hesitation!
Steven B. | August 31, 2024

Trip: Islamorada Live Action Fishing
★★★★★
Excellent Trip !! .. Manny and Jordan were fantastic Fun ... and experienced ... Caught some nice fish, had great fun and most of all learned a LOT about deep sea fishing !! .. Of my party of 5 - only I could speak English, but Manny is a master of sign language ... we ALL understood and enjoyed !! .. They both even went one step above and beyoned to get us when the Uber driver dropped us off at the WRONG place ... This tripe will leave a lasting memory for my Eastern European family !! .. Thank You !!
Zoltan H. | August 1, 2024

Trip: Miami Nearshore Reefs and Wrecks
★★★★★
Had a great time with Captain Chris today. Caught a lot of fish and had a lot of laughs. Had an unforeseen technical issue but Captains Mike and Chris took care of it with grace and humor. We’ll be back.
Jesse S. | June 25, 2024

Trip: Islamorada Live Action Fishing
★★★★★
Jason was great! He was very responsive during the lead up to the trip. I had my wife and 4 kids on the trip. We all enjoyed the time together! Gorgeous day. I recommend using Jason for your fishing journeys!
Allen | June 6, 2024

Trip: Reef fishing trip
★★★★★
I highly recommend Anthony if you want to fish out of Key Largo. He was obviously respected by the other guides we met while we were fishing and demonstrated a great knowledge of the local water and the best places to find different species of fish. Additionally, he had excellent equipment that was in very good shape. This includes his boat. Even more important was his willingness to conduct the type of trip I wanted for my grandchildren's first fishing trip. He is also extremely affable and fun to be with. If I go back to the Keys, I won't look for a different guide. I will just call Anthony and ask, "What's biting?".
Allen T. | June 6, 2024

Trip: Key Largo Bays and Backcountry
★★★★★
Pete and Kristy were absolutely awesome! We had an excellent time with the Louisiana/Texas combo ;) Captain Pete was patient about explaining the estuary of the Keys and species. We caught 6 different species and 3 sharks! Great time- see ya’ll next year🦈🎣😃
Andrew W. | June 5, 2024

Trip: Islamorada Fishing with Capt Pete
★★★★★
We had an excellent time ! Great weather too. Christy and Capt Pete were excellent hosts. Thank you for a great day.
Amanda W. | February 27, 2025

Trip: Islamorada Fishing with Capt Pete
★★★★★
Very knowledgeable and great experience. Highly recommend using Chris.
Howard L. | February 22, 2025

Trip: Reef, Wreck, and Patch Reef Trip
★★★★★
We had an excellent time ! Great weather too. Christy and Capt Pete were excellent hosts. Thank you for a great day.
Amanda W. | February 27, 2025

Trip: Islamorada Fishing with Capt Pete
★★★★★
Very knowledgeable and great experience. Highly recommend using Chris.
Howard L. | February 22, 2025

Trip: Reef, Wreck, and Patch Reef Trip

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Miami Sport Fishing 🎣

Reef Fishing Trip

Catch And Cook. Sashimi/Grilled Fish

Everglades Inshore Trip

Quick Fish Whack

Islamorada Fishing With Capt Pete

Top Types of Spanish Mackerel Trips in Miami

Target Species in Miami

More Spanish Mackerel Fishing Charters In Miami, Fl

Offshore Thrills

Islamorada Inshore And Flats Fshing

Family Friendly Fishing Fun

Offshore Pelagics - 38’ Outer Banks

Reef Thrill

Islamorada Reef And Wrecks

Key Largo Fishing Fiesta

Reef, Wreck, And Patch Reef Trip

Islamorada Spearfish Safari

Pompano Beach Full Day

Live Baiting And Bottomfishing

Islamorada Reefs

Deep Sea And Barrier Reef Fishing

Full Day Offshore - 53' Hatteras

Family Fun Mix-It-Up Trip

Islamorada Live Action Fishing

6 Hour Offshore - 53' Hatteras

Deep Dive Bounty: Reef & Wreck

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Everything to Know About Booking a Miami spanish mackerel fishing charter

What are the best spanish mackerel fishing charters in Miami?

Why should I book a spanish mackerel fishing charter in Miami with Captain Experiences?

What types of spanish mackerel fishing charters are common in Miami?

How much do Miami spanish mackerel fishing charters cost?

Is booking a fishing guide worth the money?

What month is best for spanish mackerel fishing in Miami?

Do I need a Miami fishing license for spanish mackerel and what are the bag limits for spanish mackerel in Miami?

What is spanish mackerel in Miami all about?

What are the most popular months to fish for spanish mackerel in Miami?

What techniques are popular for catching spanish mackerel in Miami?

What other species are popular in Miami?

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