Miami Fishing Charters with Capt. Charles
Private boat charters across Miami and South Florida, salt or fresh: Biscayne Bay inshore, offshore full days, sharks, Everglades and canal peacock bass, lobster and spearfishing. Families and first-timers welcome.
Trips and prices
Every trip is a private boat charter with Capt. Charles at the helm. Prices are per boat.
Peacock Bass (Miami)
- $350 · 2 hours
- $550 · Half day (4 hrs)
- $750 · 3/4 day (6 hrs)
- Up to 2 guests · Sea Chaser 18' Flats
- 7:00 AM start
Nonstop peacock bass action on Miami's lakes and canals, or a half day in the Everglades. Great for beginners.
Book Peacock Bass (Miami)Peacock Bass (Everglades)
- $650 · Half day (4 hrs)
- Up to 2 guests · Sea Chaser 18' Flats
- 7:00 AM start
Nonstop peacock bass action on Miami's lakes and canals, or a half day in the Everglades. Great for beginners.
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Cast & Blast: Bass & Iguana
- $700 · Half day (4 hrs)
- Up to 2 guests · Sea Chaser 18' Flats
- 8:00 AM start
Bass fishing on the canals combined with an iguana hunt, all in one trip.
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Saltwater Inshore
- $650 · Half day (4 hrs)
- $850 · 3/4 day (6 hrs)
- Up to 4 guests · Sea Chaser 18' Flats
- 7:00 AM start
Snook and tarpon in Biscayne Bay and the flats, from the flats boat or Shearwater.
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Shark Fishing
- $750 · Half day (4 hrs)
- Up to 4 guests · Shearwater 260 Carolina
- 7:00 AM start
Hook into big sharks off Miami on the Shearwater. Heavy tackle, catch and release.
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Lobster Diving
- $850 · 3/4 day (6 hrs)
- Up to 6 guests · Shearwater 260 Carolina
- 8:00 AM start
Dive for Florida spiny lobster from the boat in season.
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Spearfishing
- $850 · Half day (4 hrs)
- Up to 6 guests · Shearwater 260 Carolina
- 8:00 AM start
Half-day spearfishing trip for snapper, grouper and amberjack.
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Night Lobster Bully Netting
- $850 · Half day (4 hrs)
- Up to 6 guests · Shearwater 260 Carolina
- 8:00 PM start
Night lobster bully netting by boat in season (Aug–Mar). 4-hour trip from 8 PM.
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Full Day Fishing
- $1,200 · Full day (8 hrs)
- Up to 6 guests · Shearwater 260 Carolina
- 7:00 AM start
Eight hours on the Shearwater for sailfish, kingfish, wahoo, mahi and snapper. Licenses, tackle, live bait, drinks and fish cleaning included.
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Fishing Lesson
- $50 · 1 hour
- Up to 4 guests · Shearwater 260 Carolina
- By arrangement start
One hour one on one with Capt. Charles: casting, knots, rigging and reading the water.
Book Fishing LessonWhere we depart
Rickenbacker Marina
Key Biscayne / Miami
3301 Rickenbacker Causeway, Key Biscayne, FL 33149
Pick your departure marina when you book; Capt. Charles confirms the spot that suits your trip.
Your captain
20+ years on Miami water, from offshore and reef to Biscayne Bay flats and Everglades peacock bass. Weather turned? He'll pivot the trip so you still catch fish. Boat, fuel, captain, bait & tackle and fishing licenses are all included, and Capt. Charles cleans and fillets your catch.
FAQ
How much do these charters cost?
Prices are per boat, not per person. Peacock Bass (Miami): $350 for 2 hours, $550 for 4 hours, $750 for 6 hours. Peacock Bass (Everglades): $650 for 4 hours. Cast & Blast: Bass & Iguana: $700 for 4 hours. Saltwater Inshore: $650 for 4 hours, $850 for 6 hours. Shark Fishing: $750 for 4 hours. Lobster Diving: $850 for 6 hours. Spearfishing: $850 for 4 hours. Night Lobster Bully Netting: $850 for 4 hours. Full Day Fishing: $1,200 for 8 hours. Fishing Lesson: $50 for 1 hour.
Where do trips depart from?
Rickenbacker Marina, 3301 Rickenbacker Causeway, Key Biscayne, FL 33149 or Black Point Marina, 24775 SW 87th Ave, Homestead, FL 33032. Pick your departure marina when you book; Capt. Charles confirms the spot that suits your trip.
What's included?
Boat, fuel, captain, bait & tackle and fishing licenses are all included, and Capt. Charles cleans and fillets your catch.
Can I cancel my trip?
Free cancellation up to 3 days (72 hours) before your trip. This applies to every trip, including iguana hunts and snorkeling. To cancel, call Capt. Charles at (305) 972-5659 or email saltyfreshfishingcharters@gmail.com.