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Fishing Guides · Miami, FL

Fishing Guides in Miami

5 listings · ranked by rating & reviews · updated 2026

Fishing guides are the specialists - independent pros and outfitters who focus on a specific fishery and style, from bass on a local lake to fly fishing a trout river or wading the flats. Where a charter is usually about the boat and the trip, a guide sells expertise and hands-on coaching, and typically runs a smaller, more personal operation. Day rates commonly fall around $300-600 depending on the water, target species and whether the trip is walk-and-wade or from a boat, often for one or two anglers. Many guides provide rods, flies or tackle and hold the required licensing - always ask what is included. Compare a few, read the reviews, and confirm trip details, pricing and availability directly with the guide.

Below are 5 fishing guides listings in Miami, FL, ranked by Google review volume so you can start with the most established options and contact them directly. The most-reviewed is Bait Em Up Miami (4.2★, 296 Google reviews).

Typical pricing in Miami

Typical Miami charter pricing: roughly $500-$1,500 for a shared or private trip depending on length and boat - a 4-hour reef or drift trip sits at the low end, a full-day offshore private charter at the top. Confirm the all-in price, split and what gear or license is included with the operator.

See our full guide to fishing in Miami for neighborhoods, local pricing and how to choose.

Top fishing guides listings in Miami

  1. 1
    Bait Em Up Miami
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    Bait Em Up Miami

    Miami

    Bait shop in Miami, FL · 4.2★ (296).

    ★ 4.2 · 296View →
  2. 2
    Urban Legends Fishing Charters
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    Urban Legends Fishing Charters

    Miami

    Fishing charter in Flagami, FL · 5★ (270).

    ★ 5 · 270View →
  3. 3
    JD Outdoor Adventures
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    JD Outdoor Adventures

    Miami

    Fishing store in Miami, FL · 4.9★ (235).

    ★ 4.9 · 235View →
  4. 4
    LFishing Listing
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    Let It Fly Bowfishing

    Miami

    Fishing charter in Miami, FL · 5★ (158).

    ★ 5 · 158View →
  5. 5
    WHATA FIGHT FISHING
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    WHATA FIGHT FISHING

    Miami

    Fishing charter in Hialeah, FL · 5★ (143).

    ★ 5 · 143View →

FAQ

Fishing Guides in Miami - common questions

How many fishing guides are there in Miami? +
Lure Compass lists 5 listings for fishing guides in Miami, FL.
Who has the best-rated fishing guides in Miami? +
By Google review volume, Bait Em Up Miami is the most-reviewed fishing guides listing in Miami (4.2★, 296 reviews). Rankings follow review count, not paid placement.
How much does a fishing guide cost? +
Guided trips commonly run about $300-600 for the day, with the price shaped by the fishery, target species, trip length and whether it is walk-and-wade or from a boat. Rates are usually for one or two anglers. Confirm current pricing, what is included and availability directly with the guide.
What is the difference between a guide and a charter? +
A charter generally centers on a captained boat and a set trip, often for larger groups, while a guide sells focused expertise in a specific fishery and style - bass, fly fishing, flats - typically for one or two anglers and sometimes on foot. The right fit depends on the water you want to fish and how hands-on you want the coaching.
How do I choose a fishing guide? +
Compare Google ratings and reviews, check that the guide specializes in the species and water you are after, and ask what gear is provided and what you bring. Reviews that name the guide and describe the coaching are a strong signal. Then confirm trip details, pricing and availability directly with the guide.
How much does a fishing charter cost in Miami? +
Most Miami charters run about $500-$1,500 depending on trip length and whether it is shared or private - short reef and drift trips at the low end, full-day offshore private charters at the top. Confirm the all-in price and what is included directly with the operator.
What can you catch on a Miami charter? +
Offshore trips target sailfish, mahi-mahi, tuna and wahoo in the Gulf Stream, reef and wreck trips target snapper and grouper, and inshore Biscayne Bay trips target tarpon and bonefish. Ask each operator which trip fits the species you want.
Do I need a fishing license on a Miami charter? +
Licensed charter operators in Florida typically cover passengers under their vessel license, so you usually do not need your own - but confirm with the operator when you book.
Where do Miami fishing charters depart from? +
Most run from Haulover Marina, Miami Beach Marina and the Bayside area. The ranked list below covers the metro by review volume and rating.

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