Seasons

Winter (December – February)

Sailfish: Peak season for sailfish due to cooler water temperatures.

Kingfish (King Mackerel): Thrives in cooler waters, providing excellent action nearshore.

Wahoo: Known for their speed, they are more abundant in winter, making it a great time for high-speed trolling.

Cobia: Can be found around wrecks and reefs as they follow warmer currents close to shore.

Mahi Mahi (Dolphin Fish): Spring is a prime time for mahi mahi as they begin their migration near Miami’s coast.

Yellowfin Tuna: Best time to catch these powerful fish as they are more prevalent in warmer waters moving closer to summer.

Tarpon: Begin to appear in greater numbers, offering thrilling inshore fishing opportunities.

Cobia: Continues to be a strong target, often found near buoys, markers, and floating debris as waters warm up.

Snapper: Various species of snapper, including yellowtail and mutton, are ideal targets during warm summer months.

Grouper: Active and easier to catch on deeper reef and wreck sites.

Bonefish: Prime season for flats fishing, with bonefish being highly active on shallow flats.

Cobia: As they prefer slightly cooler water, early summer can still yield good cobia catches, especially around structures.

Swordfish: Excellent time for targeting swordfish, especially during late night fishing trips.

Snook: As waters begin to cool, snook move towards inlets and estuaries, making them more accessible.

Permit: Continue to be active around wrecks and reefs, offering a challenging catch for sport fishing enthusiasts.

Cobia: As they migrate south, fall can be another good season to target them, especially as they move through Miami waters.