Where Haulover boats run for sailfish
Sailfish fishing out of Haulover starts at Haulover Inlet and runs 1 to 10 miles out into the Atlantic. Ramps, marina details and sources for conditions are on the Haulover port page.
Distance from the inlet
Boats out of Haulover Park marina fish the Atlantic 1 to 10 miles out. Before leaving the dock, check wind, wave height and period in the NWS Miami marine forecast. The named depth lines inside that range are covered below.
When the fish are around
Miami Beach fishing is described as year-round. Seasonal biology is covered in the sailfish species guide.
Grounds and structure off Haulover
Within the 1 to 10 mile run, two depth lines are worth fishing: 60 ft and 100 ft. Structure sits on or near them.
| Name | Feature | Depth |
|---|---|---|
| Sunny Isles Reef Restoration modules | Eastern edge of the second reef | 60 ft |
| Bal Harbour Mitigation Artificial Reef | Artificial reef | n/a |
| Sailfish Alley (local name) | Contour edge | 100 ft |
The 60 ft and 100 ft lines show on Chart Contours. Chart layers are not for navigation.
Sunny Isles Reef Restoration modules
The modules sit on the eastern edge of the second reef at approximately 60 ft. They are named structure on the 60 ft line and a reasonable place to look.
Bal Harbour Mitigation Artificial Reef
This artificial structure is nearby, off Haulover. It belongs on the list of places to check along the inshore line.
The 100 ft edge and the Sailfish Alley name
Sailfish Alley is a locally used name for a contour edge near 100 ft. The name is most often placed off Palm Beach, and the Atlantic southeast sailfish guide (see also the wider Atlantic Southeast guide) covers that stretch. For this port, the usable fact is the 100 ft contour edge itself.
How sailfish are fished from this port
Boats from Haulover Park marina work the Atlantic 1 to 10 miles out, concentrating on the 60 ft edge of the second reef and the 100 ft contour edge. Local charters run sailfish trips from the marina, so these grounds get regular traffic. Technique is covered in the species guide.
Haulover charters that list sailfish
Three boats list sailfish fishing out of Haulover:
- Old Hat Fishing Charters: 43 ft custom sportfishing yacht, built 1979, re-engined 2004, listed capacity 6.
- Therapy IV: Captain Stan, Captain Mike and first mate Chris.
- Lady Mitchell: lists sailfish.
The billfish guides cover more options for comparing guided trips.
FAQ: sailfish fishing out of Haulover
How far offshore do you fish for sailfish out of Haulover?
Boats fish the Atlantic 1 to 10 miles out. The named lines inside that range are the 60 ft edge of the second reef and the 100 ft contour edge.
Is there a sailfish season at Haulover?
Miami Beach fishing is described as year-round. Seasonal biology is in the sailfish species guide.
What depths should I look at?
Start with the 60 ft eastern edge of the second reef, where the Sunny Isles Reef Restoration modules sit. Then look at the 100 ft contour edge.
Is Sailfish Alley off Haulover?
Sailfish Alley is a local name for a contour edge near 100 ft, and it is most often placed off Palm Beach. For Haulover, use the 100 ft contour edge.
Which Haulover charters list sailfish?
Old Hat Fishing Charters, Therapy IV and Lady Mitchell. Old Hat is a 43 ft custom sportfishing yacht with a listed capacity of 6. Therapy IV runs with Captain Stan, Captain Mike and first mate Chris.
