FishCondishMiami, FL Fishing Report & Live Conditions
Miami, FL fishing report
Miami fishes Biscayne Bay and the close-in Gulf Stream, a rare combination of sheltered flats and blue water within sight of the city. The bay's flats and channels hold bonefish, permit, snook, and tarpon, with tarpon rolling through the channels, bridges, and beaches in their spring and summer migration. Just offshore, the Gulf Stream swings close enough that sailfish, dolphin (mahi-mahi), and tuna are a short run out, making this a true inshore-and-offshore fishery.
On the bay flats, sight-cast to bonefish and permit on the moving water, and work the channels, bridges, and beaches with live bait and soft plastics for tarpon and snook, especially after dark along the lit edges. Offshore, troll and kite-fish live bait along the Gulf Stream edge for sailfish and mahi. The bay keys on current and light — tarpon and snook feed hardest on the moving tide at dawn, dusk, and after dark, while the offshore bite follows the bait and the current edges.
Miami, FL tide times
The closest NOAA tide station to Miami, FL is Miami Miamarina, Biscayne Bay (station 8723165), about 1.2 miles away. The mean tide range at this station is 2.2 ft. Predictions below are referenced to MLLW in local time.
| Date | Tides |
|---|---|
| Mon, Jul 27 | ▼ Low 2:03 AM 0.4 ft▲ High 8:02 AM 2 ft▼ Low 2:24 PM 0.1 ft▲ High 8:42 PM 2.2 ft |
| Tue, Jul 28 | ▼ Low 2:49 AM 0.4 ft▲ High 8:48 AM 2.1 ft▼ Low 3:08 PM 0 ft▲ High 9:26 PM 2.2 ft |
| Wed, Jul 29 | ▼ Low 3:32 AM 0.3 ft▲ High 9:32 AM 2.1 ft▼ Low 3:48 PM 0 ft▲ High 10:07 PM 2.3 ft |
| Thu, Jul 30 | ▼ Low 4:12 AM 0.2 ft▲ High 10:15 AM 2.2 ft▼ Low 4:27 PM 0 ft▲ High 10:46 PM 2.3 ft |
| Fri, Jul 31 | ▼ Low 4:51 AM 0.2 ft▲ High 10:57 AM 2.2 ft▼ Low 5:05 PM 0 ft▲ High 11:24 PM 2.3 ft |
| Sat, Aug 1 | ▼ Low 5:30 AM 0.1 ft▲ High 11:39 AM 2.2 ft▼ Low 5:45 PM 0.1 ft |
| Sun, Aug 2 | ▲ High 12:00 AM 2.3 ft▼ Low 6:09 AM 0.1 ft▲ High 12:21 PM 2.2 ft▼ Low 6:27 PM 0.2 ft |
| Mon, Aug 3 | ▲ High 12:36 AM 2.3 ft▼ Low 6:51 AM 0.1 ft▲ High 1:06 PM 2.2 ft▼ Low 7:13 PM 0.3 ft |
| Tue, Aug 4 | ▲ High 1:14 AM 2.2 ft▼ Low 7:38 AM 0.1 ft▲ High 1:56 PM 2.2 ft▼ Low 8:05 PM 0.4 ft |
| Wed, Aug 5 | ▲ High 1:58 AM 2.2 ft▼ Low 8:31 AM 0.1 ft▲ High 2:52 PM 2.2 ft▼ Low 9:02 PM 0.4 ft |
Tide predictions from NOAA CO-OPS, regenerated daily. For the live water level, wind, and today's fishing score, open the Miami, FL dashboard.
What's biting near Miami, FL
The species most likely to be feeding Biscayne Bay and the Gulf Stream: striped bass, fluke (summer flounder), bluefish, black sea bass, tautog, weakfish, and kingfish. FishCondish grades every hour of the day for Miami, FL and gives each species its own bite forecast, so you can see which window is worth fishing before you load the truck.
Miami, FL fishing FAQ
What fish can you catch at Miami, FL?
The species bite forecast for Miami, FL covers what's likely feeding there, including striped bass, fluke (summer flounder), bluefish, black sea bass, tautog, weakfish, and kingfish — and updates with the live conditions.
What's the best time of day to fish Miami, FL?
Dawn and dusk are usually the strongest windows at Miami, FL, especially when they line up with moving water around a tide change. FishCondish grades every hour of the day so you can pick the best one.
When is the best season to fish Miami, FL?
Spring and fall typically bring the most active fishing along Biscayne Bay and the Gulf Stream as fish migrate and feed heavily, with summer steady for warm-water species. It varies year to year, so check the live score before you head out.
How do I know if it's a good day to fish Miami, FL?
FishCondish combines wind, tide movement, water temperature, pressure trend, and moon phase into a single 1–10 fishing score for Miami, FL, updated in real time — a quick go/no-go read before you make the trip.
Fishing tips for Miami, FL
New to these waters? Start with these beginner-friendly guides: