Homestead, Miami Dade County, FL
Partly Cloudy
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81°F
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Naples Premier Offshore Fishing Charter
Good bite window opening. Fish are moving — get on the water.
Classic rootbeer-colored DOA shrimp imitation
Flats standard — works everywhere for redfish, permit, seatrout
Gold spoon with fiber weed guard
Essential flats tool — triggers redfish and permit around grass
10lb braid + 20lb fluorocarbon leader
Perfect flats combo — lightweight, sensitive, and powerful
Popping cork with live shrimp suspended below
Flats classic — commotion attracts fish in shallow water
Lutjanus synagris
Small snapper with distinctive yellow stripes and pink spot.
Local Notes: Bottom fish around the reef at Biscayne National Park with small circle hooks and shrimp or squid.
Lutjanus griseus
Versatile species found from mangroves to offshore reefs. Excellent eating.
Local Notes: Hold tight to structure at Biscayne National Park. Fish with light fluorocarbon and live pilchards in the chum slick.
Ocyurus chrysurus
Beautiful snapper with yellow tail and lateral stripe. Excellent table fare.
Local Notes: Classic reef fishing at Biscayne National Park. Chum the water and freeline pilchards or shrimp on 15 lb fluorocarbon — these fish are leader-shy.
Rachycentron canadum
Large pelagic fish often found near buoys and wrecks. Excellent table quality.
Local Notes: Found circling the shallower reef structures near Biscayne National Park. Live pinfish or eel on a circle hook.
Mycteroperca microlepis
Popular reef fish with excellent table quality. Found around structure.
Local Notes: Hold at the base of the reef structure near Biscayne National Park. Live pinfish or cut bonito on a knocker rig.
Scomberomorus cavalla
Large mackerel species prized by anglers. Strong fighter found offshore.
Local Notes: Cruise the reef edges near Biscayne National Park. Slow-trolling live blue runners on a stinger rig.
Trachinotus falcatus
Highly prized sport fish. Challenging to catch on flats and around wrecks.
Local Notes: Cruise the sandy areas adjacent to Biscayne National Park. Sight-cast live crab for permit — patience is critical.
