Homestead, Miami Dade County, FL
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Naples Premier Offshore Fishing Charter
Good bite window opening. Fish are moving — get on the water.
80-150lb mono leader with crimps
Tarpon require heavy, abrasion-resistant leaders; their mouths are tough and bony
Versatile soft plastic shrimp in rootbeer, chartreuse, or pink
Bay standard — works for redfish, seatrout, snapper, permit
Weedless gold spoon with fiber guard
Excellent for redfish in shallow bay grass — flash and vibration trigger strikes
Popping cork with shrimp or DOA below
Perfect for bay structure — create commotion above grass flats
Pomatomus saltatrix
Aggressive pelagic fish known for spectacular blitzes. Strong fighter with excellent runs.
Local Notes: One of the best bluefish runs on the East Coast passes through Card Sound Bridge in fall. Poppers, metal spoons, or cut bait — they blitz in large schools.
Centropomus undecimalis
Prized sport fish found around mangroves and inlets. Sensitive to cold temperatures.
Local Notes: Stage in the shadow lines at Card Sound Bridge on outgoing tides. Live pilchards or pinfish free-lined on 30 lb fluorocarbon.
Paralichthys albigutta
Flatfish common in coastal bays and flats. Excellent eating and popular sport fish.
Local Notes: Flat on the sandy and muddy bottom throughout Card Sound Bridge. Slow-drift live shrimp or finger mullet near bottom.
Scomberomorus cavalla
Large mackerel species prized by anglers. Strong fighter found offshore.
Local Notes: King mackerel are a staple on the Atlantic coast near Card Sound Bridge in fall and winter. Live bait or high-speed trolling off the bottom.
Lutjanus griseus
Versatile species found from mangroves to offshore reefs. Excellent eating.
Local Notes: Stack under Card Sound Bridge at night. Drop live shrimp or small pilchards on light tackle to the pilings.
Archosargus probatocephalus
Bottom feeder with strong teeth. Found around structures and pilings.
Local Notes: Every piling at Card Sound Bridge holds sheepshead. Work fiddler crabs or shrimp on a 1/4-oz jig right on the barnacles.
Pogonias cromis
Large drum species found in estuaries. Can reach impressive sizes.
Local Notes: Hold at the base of the pilings at Card Sound Bridge. Large pieces of shrimp or blue crab on bottom.
Rachycentron canadum
Large pelagic fish often found near buoys and wrecks. Excellent table quality.
Local Notes: Follow their spring migration through Card Sound Bridge. Sight-cast live pinfish or eel to fish following rays and sharks.
Sciaenops ocellatus
Popular game fish with distinctive black spot near tail. Found in shallow coastal waters.
Local Notes: Patrol the current seams at Card Sound Bridge, especially on falling tides. Gold spoons and live shrimp.
Scomberomorus maculatus
Fast-swimming pelagic fish with gold spots. Common in spring and fall.
Local Notes: Rip through Card Sound Bridge during bait migrations. Silver spoons at a fast clip.
Cynoscion nebulosus
Popular inshore species with distinctive spots. Found over grass flats and sandy bottoms.
Local Notes: Work the flats adjacent to Card Sound Bridge with live baits or DOA Shrimp, especially at first light.
Megalops atlanticus
Large powerful fish known for spectacular jumps. Migrates along Florida coast.
Local Notes: Roll under the bridge at Card Sound Bridge during migrations. Live crabs and large mullet free-lined in the current.
