Experience Our Miami Sailfish Charters

Where We Take You

Our deep-sea fishing experience starts at Biscayne Bay! Sailfish are commonly found in deeper waters, often just a few miles offshore, and are drawn to the Gulf Stream current, making it the ideal spot for sailfish trips. Whether trolling, kite fishing, or live baiting, we can offer the experience you need for a memorable deep-sea trip.

Peak sailfish season in the waters around Biscayne Bay and offshore is typically in the cooler months, from late fall through early spring.

Day Fishing Trips

Daytime fishing is the most traditional and popular time to target Sailfish. The daytime is ideal for kite fishing, the go-to technique in Miami. This method allows you to spot sailfish as they break the surface visually. While hooked, they are known for their acrobatics, so it’s exhilarating to watch! Sailfish tend to be more active during the day, especially around dawn and dusk, when they are most likely to feed. These periods often see more bites.

Night Fishing Trips

While daytime sail fishing is more common, night fishing for sailfish is growing in popularity due to its unique challenges. Night fishing for sailfish is a much more serene experience than busier day trips. There is less boat traffic, and the waters are generally calmer. Sailfish are attracted to baitfish that gather around the artificial lights of docks, piers, and boats. Trolling with live bait such as mullet, ballyhoo, or squid can be particularly effective. Sometimes, we also use glowing or lighted lures to attract sailfish faster.

All About Sailfishing in Miami, Florida

Sailfish are fast and powerful fish known for their long, pointed bills and large, sail-like dorsal fins. They’re prized by anglers for their speed and exciting, acrobatic jumps when hooked. Sailfish are often found just offshore, where the Gulf Stream brings many baitfish. You can spot them on one of our Miami fishing charters around Fowey Rocks and other areas just beyond Biscayne Bay.

• Best season:October through March is prime sailfish season in South Florida.
• Time of day:Sailfish bite all day, but early morning and late afternoon can be best. You can even catch them at night!
• Techniques:Kite fishing, trolling, or live baiting are among the most popular ways to catch Sailfish.
• Rod and reel: Medium to heavy rods with 20 to 30-pound lines work great.
• Bait: Live bait like goggle-eyes, threadfin herring, or squid is commonly used.

Florida Sailfishing Regulations

Knowing local regulations is important to make the most of your fishing trip. According to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, the current regulations are:

• Minimum Size Limit63 inches measured from the lower jaw to the fork of the tail.
• Daily Bag Limit1 sailfish per angler per day, as part of an aggregate billfish limit (which includes species like marlin).
• Sailfish fishingis open year-round in Florida waters.
• Sailfish can only be caughtusing hook and line methods. Spearfishing or any other method is prohibited.

Why Choose Us?

There is no better fishing guide than Miami Inshore Fishing Charters. For any of your sailfish trips, we are the number one choice. Captain Alex has been navigating Miami waters for over 15 years. We make your time in our boats worth it. Here are more reasons to choose us:

• We provide all the equipment needed, but you are also welcome to bring your own.
• Our trips feature a 24ft Islamorada Boat Works bay boat; it can fit your entire party.
• We comply with all Florida’s local fishing regulations for redfish and charter boating.