Miami fishing charters compared: deep sea, reef and private trips
Shared party boats and private charters from Miami, by length, price and what is included.
By Andrew, City by Six · Miami · Updated 2 Nov 2026
The short version
Most booked: Miami Big Game Deep Sea Fishing Charter, 217 reviews.
Cheapest: Private Lake Peacock Bass Fishing Charter Near Miami Florida, from $275.
Best rated: Private Lake Peacock Bass Fishing Charter Near Miami Florida, 5.0.
No car: Miami Big Game Deep Sea Fishing Charter offers hotel pickup.
Fishing out of Miami splits into two kinds of trip: shared boats, where you pay per person and the crew handles the gear, and private charters, where you rent the whole boat.
The cards below list what each operator includes, so check for rods, bait and licenses before you compare prices.
Customary 20% percent gratuity not included for the crew
Group size
Up to 15 people per booking
Guide languages
English, Spanish
Tickets
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
About
WORLD FAMOUS CAPTAIN "MARK THE SHARK".... featured on thousands of tv shows, will personally guide you on an unforgettable fishing trip of a lifetime! The 50 foot Sportfishing boat has been seen on hundreds of tv shows. During the time of the Special Offer, You will get 2 free extra hours when available You will get 9/11" glassy framed photos of your trophy catches and all underwater videos. This…
Good to know
Wheelchair accessibleInfants and small children can ride in a pram or strollerService animals allowedPublic transportation options are available nearbySpecialized infant seats are availableTransportation options are wheelchair accessibleAll areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessibleSuitable for all physical fitness levels
02 · Lowest price · Private · Top rated
Private Lake Peacock Bass Fishing Charter Near Miami Florida
from $2754 h★ 5.0 · 30Meet at the start point
Private charter on a network of private Miami lakes for peacock bass.
Captain-led trip with fishing gear, safety equipment, cooler, ice, and water included.
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health; infants sit on an adult's lap.
The meeting location is a small home with PRIVATE access. The boat docks are located at the water's edge. Captain will meet you out front and take you the short walk to the boat. If you do drive a car, there is FREE… Map
Group size
Up to 4 people per booking
Guide languages
no, German, sv, Russian, ko, Portuguese, cmn, English, Italian, French, Spanish, ar, Japanese, da, nl
Tickets
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
About
Unlike public waterways, this adventure takes place on a network of private lakes, creating an exclusive fishing experience found nowhere else in Miami. These carefully managed waters are renowned for consistent action and a remarkable variety of freshwater game fish, making them one of South Florida's premier destinations for peacock bass fishing. Your private charter is fully customized to your…
Good to know
Wheelchair accessibleInfants and small children can ride in a pram or strollerService animals allowedPublic transportation options are available nearbyInfants are required to sit on an adult’s lapTransportation options are wheelchair accessibleAll areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessibleNot recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
03 · Lowest price · Private · Top rated
Private Peacock Bass Fishing Charter Near Miami Beach
from $2754 h★ 5.0 · 27Meet at the start point
Private freshwater charter for exotic butterfly peacock bass near Miami.
Captain tailors the trip to your group's experience level.
Gear, safety equipment, cooler, ice and water are included.
The meeting location is in a city park called Antonio Maceo Park. The captain will be parked with the boat in the water by the boat ramp, very visible. The park has clean restrooms. If driving, there is a fee to park. Map
Group size
Up to 4 people per booking
Guide languages
German, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Tickets
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
About
Few places in the world offer the opportunity to catch exotic butterfly peacock bass within minutes of a major international city. Unlike traditional freshwater fishing trips, this private charter combines world-class sportfishing with the energy and scenery of urban Miami, creating an experience found nowhere else in Florida. Your licensed captain customizes every trip to your group's experience…
Good to know
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lapService animals allowedPublic transportation options are available nearbyInfants and small children can ride in a pram or strollerAll areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessibleTransportation options are wheelchair accessibleSuitable for all physical fitness levelsWheelchair accessible
04 · Top rated
All Day Peacock Bass Fishing Trip near Key Largo
from $92510 h★ 5.0 · 23Meet at the start point
Full-day private guided fishing trip for exotic peacock bass on Miami's freshwater canals.
Guides and all fishing and safety equipment are provided; you buy a Florida freshwater license.
Live bait costs extra, and you pay only if you catch fish (no fish, no pay).
no, German, sv, Russian, ko, Portuguese, cmn, English, Italian, French, Spanish, ar, Japanese, da, nl
Tickets
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
What happens
Travelers will explore the waters of Miami on the beautiful Miami Canal System. They will arrive at the location, meeting the local expert and Captain. After that, they will go on…
Good to know
Wheelchair accessibleInfants and small children can ride in a pram or strollerService animals allowedPublic transportation options are available nearbyInfants are required to sit on an adult’s lapTransportation options are wheelchair accessibleAll areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessibleSuitable for all physical fitness levels
05 · Private · Top rated
Private Miami Beach Inshore Fishing Charters
from $4004 h★ 5.0 · 16Meet at the start point
Inshore flats fishing in Key Biscayne and Biscayne Bay, minutes from downtown Miami.
Meet your captain at Crandon Park; ample parking and restrooms available.
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health.
Meet your local Miami Inshore captain by boat ramps to the left of the marina.(Not in Marina) There is ample parking with restrooms. Your captain will help you board and go over the days itinerary with you. Map
Group size
Up to 4 people per booking
Guide languages
German, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Tickets
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
What happens
If visiting popular South Beach or staying Miami Beach, both are about 20 minutes for docking location. Easily accessed by Uber or Lyft in the area.
Your local Miami Inshore captain will meet you at Crandon Park; 4000 Crandon Blvd, Key Biscayne, FL 33149. There is ample parking with restrooms. Your captain will help you board…
Key Biscayne is on our left as we depart, a popular location and a very unique island.
As we continue south on the left is a very popular state park for locals called Bill Baggs. It's unique because of its location and free to visit and worth a drive through to see…
Much of our fishing will be done in Biscayne Bay, based on the winds, weather, and fishing we have lots of options.
Good to know
Wheelchair accessibleInfants and small children can ride in a pram or strollerService animals allowedPublic transportation options are available nearbyInfants are required to sit on an adult’s lapTransportation options are wheelchair accessibleAll areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessibleNot recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Prices start at $275 per person for Private Lake Peacock Bass Fishing Charter Near Miami Florida and go up to $1,000 for the most expensive option here.
How long does it take?
From 5 h to 10 h depending on the tour; the table above lists each one.
Can I cancel?
Most of these tours have free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start; each card shows the policy for that tour.
