Blackfin fishing out of Miami is a fall, offshore fishery. Boats run to the Gulf Stream waters off Miami and troll. This page covers when the fish are around, the named grounds with depths and distances, how locals fish, and who runs blackfin trips.
When blackfin are around Miami
The season here is fall. Our blackfin tuna guide covers the fish itself; this page stays on Miami.
The fall big game bite
Fall is when Miami’s big game bite runs, and blackfin are among the fish taken on almost any day of it.
Charter listings
Three local charters list blackfin as a target. None of the listings states a month.
Where boats run and the grounds off Miami
Boats run to the offshore Gulf Stream waters off Miami, where blackfin are found. The named structure below frames the run from the water off Miami. For the coast-wide picture, see the Atlantic southeast blackfin guide (see also the Atlantic Southeast offshore fishing guide).
| Ground | Type | Depth (ft) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Edge | ground | n/a | about 3 miles from the coastline, off Miami Beach |
| O.L. Bodenhamer Wreck / Liberty Ship Reef | wreck / artificial reef | 370 | about 2 miles off the coast |
| Fowey Rocks | lighthouse and rocks | 160 | n/a |
| Bug Light Shoal | artificial reef | 22 | n/a |
The offshore Gulf Stream
The offshore Gulf Stream waters off Miami are where boats run for blackfin.
The Edge (about 3 miles off Miami Beach)
The Edge lies about 3 miles from the coastline, just off Miami Beach. Chart Contours shows the depth change there. Chart layers are not for navigation.
O.L. Bodenhamer Wreck / Liberty Ship Reef (370 ft, about 2 miles off)
This wreck and artificial reef, also called Liberty Ship Reef, sits in 370 ft about 2 miles off the coast.
Fowey Rocks (160 ft)
Fowey Rocks is a lighthouse and rocks in 160 ft. It is known as sailfish grounds.
Bache Shoal Reef
Bache Shoal Reef is a quick boat ride from Miami Harbor.
Bug Light Shoal (22 ft)
Bug Light Shoal is an artificial reef in 22 ft.
Star Trek Reef
Star Trek Reef is a named reef near Miami.
How blackfin are fished out of Miami
Trolling offshore is the local method. Trip listings also mention kite fishing and wreck fishing as general options, and our tuna fishing guides go deeper on technique.
Trolling offshore
Blackfin are fished locally by trolling the offshore Gulf Stream waters.
Kite fishing
Trip listings mention kite fishing as a general option.
Wreck fishing
Trip listings mention wreck fishing as a general option. The O.L. Bodenhamer Wreck / Liberty Ship Reef and Bug Light Shoal are the named wreck and reef structure on the run.
Who fishes for blackfin out of Miami
Three local charters list blackfin tuna:
- Top Gun Fishing Charters: 41 ft Hatteras convertible, up to 6 anglers, Capt. Nel Martinez.
- Nomad Fishing Charters: 28 ft Whitewater Open center console, 4 passengers.
- Double Threat Charters: 43 ft Hatteras built 1972, two 450 HP Cummins engines, 6 persons.
FAQ about blackfin tuna fishing out of Miami
When is the blackfin season out of Miami?
Fall. Blackfin are among the fish taken on almost any day of the fall big game bite, and three charters list blackfin without stating a month.
How far do boats run for blackfin off Miami?
Boats run to the offshore Gulf Stream waters off Miami. The Edge sits about 3 miles from the coastline off Miami Beach, and the O.L. Bodenhamer Wreck / Liberty Ship Reef sits about 2 miles off.
How deep is the Liberty Ship Reef?
The O.L. Bodenhamer Wreck / Liberty Ship Reef lies in 370 ft, about 2 miles off the coast.
What method do locals use for blackfin?
Trolling offshore is the local method. Trip listings also mention kite fishing and wreck fishing as general options.
Which Miami charters list blackfin tuna?
Top Gun Fishing Charters (41 ft Hatteras convertible, up to 6 anglers), Nomad Fishing Charters (28 ft Whitewater Open center console, 4 passengers) and Double Threat Charters (43 ft 1972 Hatteras, 6 persons).
