Deep sea and canals
The best fishing tours in Miami
A 4-hour deep-sea drift trip from Fort Lauderdale, a deep-sea fishing and sightseeing boat from Miami and peacock bass trips in the canals: here is how to pick, with honest advice on licenses, what the price covers, and seasickness and weather.
See our 3 picks
The best fishing tour near Miami for most people is the 4-hour deep-sea drift trip from Fort Lauderdale, from about €76. Bait, tackle and your license are included, but you bring your own food and tip the deckhand.
Our 3 picks for fishing tours near Miami
All three have free cancellation up to 24 hours before. Each card says what the price covers and what you bring or pay yourself.
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from €76 per person Our top pick 4 hours 4.4 (348) reviews on GetYourGuide
4-hour deep-sea drift fishing from Fort Lauderdale
A morning, afternoon or evening drift trip on an 85-foot boat with air conditioning. Bait, tackle, rods, licenses and coolers with ice are included. Bring food and drinks, and tip the deckhand.
Best for Families and first-time anglers
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from €78 per person 4 hours 4.1 (12) reviews on GetYourGuide
Deep-sea fishing and sightseeing from Bayside
A 4-hour trip on a 70-foot boat that takes over 100 people, with views of Miami and South Beach from the upper deck. The license is included, and your catch is cleaned and bagged. Live bait costs extra.
Best for Mixed groups staying downtown
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from €163 per person 2–4 hours 4.6 (4) reviews on GetYourGuide
Private peacock bass trip near Miami
A private 2- to 4-hour trip on the canals with a guide and all the fishing gear. You fish for peacock bass and clown knifefish. Fishing licenses, live bait, food and tips are not included. Few reviews so far.
Best for Keen anglers who want a private boat
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Fishing tours near Miami compared
| Tour | From | Duration | Group size | Who it suits | Why we picked it |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-hour deep-sea drift fishing from Fort Lauderdale | €76 per person | 4 hours | Up to 60 | Families and first-time anglers | The most reviewed fishing trip here: 4.4 from 348 reviews. |
| Deep-sea fishing and sightseeing from Bayside | €78 per person | 4 hours | Not stated | Mixed groups staying downtown | The only fishing trip that leaves from downtown Miami. |
| Private peacock bass trip near Miami | €163 per person | 2–4 hours | Private option | Keen anglers who want a private boat | The only private and freshwater trip here. |
4-hour deep-sea drift fishing from Fort Lauderdale
€76 per person4 hours 4.4 (348)
Details
- Group size
- Up to 60
- Who it suits
- Families and first-time anglers
- Why we picked it
- The most reviewed fishing trip here: 4.4 from 348 reviews.
Deep-sea fishing and sightseeing from Bayside
€78 per person4 hours 4.1 (12)
Details
- Group size
- Not stated
- Who it suits
- Mixed groups staying downtown
- Why we picked it
- The only fishing trip that leaves from downtown Miami.
Private peacock bass trip near Miami
€163 per person2–4 hours 4.6 (4)
Details
- Group size
- Private option
- Who it suits
- Keen anglers who want a private boat
- Why we picked it
- The only private and freshwater trip here.
None of the 3 includes hotel pickup: you meet on site. All 3 offer free cancellation up to 24 hours before. Prices and ratings as shown on GetYourGuide on 23 October 2026. Prices are "from" prices in euros and can change; the booking page shows the live price.
Miami fishing charter prices
Fishing tours near Miami cost from about €76 to €163 a person on our list. The two deep-sea boats cost €76 to €78. The private peacock bass trip costs from €163.
Here is what each price covers:
- Fort Lauderdale drift trip: bait, tackle, rods, licenses and ice. Food, drinks and the deckhand tip are extra.
- Bayside deep-sea trip: license and fish cleaning. Live bait is extra.
- Peacock bass trip: guide, gear, ice and water. Licenses, live bait, food and tips are extra.
Do you need a fishing license on a charter?
Usually not. In Florida you need no personal fishing license on a licensed for-hire charter, party or guide boat.
Both deep-sea trips here include the license. The peacock bass trip lists fishing licenses as not included, so ask the captain before you go.
Fishing on your own is different. A non-resident saltwater license costs $17 for 3 days, plus handling fees.
Fishing near South Beach and in the Everglades
None of our trips leaves from South Beach. The nearest is the deep-sea boat from Bayside Marketplace, at 401 Biscayne Blvd. From its upper deck you see South Beach on the way out.
The drift trip leaves from 301 Seabreeze Blvd in Fort Lauderdale. The peacock bass trip meets at 7940 NW 185th St in Hialeah.
At Haulover Park you may fish with a valid license. You may not fish in swim areas or next to the marina.
In Everglades National Park, Flamingo is the base for backcountry fishing, and its marina is where the park's boat tours start. We list no Everglades fishing trip. If you fish there on your own, you need a Florida license.
Seasickness and weather
Deep-sea trips go out into open water, where waves can be bigger. The Bayside trip is not for people prone to seasickness.
Summer brings afternoon storms. Check the forecast the day before, and cancel up to 24 hours ahead if storms are likely.
If some of your group would rather not fish, a Miami boat tour on the bay is the easy choice for them.
Tips before you book a fishing tour
Bring food and drinks
The drift trip and the peacock bass trip do not include food. Bring your own snacks and water.
Bring cash for the tip
The deckhand tip is extra on the drift trip. Tips are extra on the peacock bass trip too.
Plan for seasickness
If you get seasick, ask a pharmacist about remedies before the day. Eat a light meal first.
Cancel for free
All three trips let you cancel up to 24 hours before for a full refund.
Fishing tours near Miami: questions and answers
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Facts checked on 23 October 2026 against: FWC: do I need a fishing license? · Go Outdoors Florida: non-resident licenses · Miami-Dade Parks: Haulover Park · NPS: Everglades guided tours.
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Written by the Best Things to Do in Miami editorial team.