Wahoo fishing out of Miami means running offshore to the Gulf Stream, with named structure close to the beach along the way. The Miami port guide covers ramps, inlets and conditions sources, and the wahoo species guide covers biology, tackle and technique. This page covers where boats run, the named grounds with their depths and distances, and which charters list wahoo.
Where Miami boats run for wahoo
Boats head offshore to the Gulf Stream. Three distances help with planning the first miles:
- The O.L. Bodenhamer Wreck sits about 2 miles off the coast in 370 ft.
- The Edge sits about 3 miles from the coastline, just off Miami Beach.
- Bache Shoal Reef is a quick boat ride from Miami Harbor.
Deep water and named structure are a short run from both Miami Harbor and Miami Beach.
Grounds and structure off Miami
The grounds below are listed from the deepest, closest water down to the shallow reef line.
The Edge
About 3 miles from the coastline, just off Miami Beach.
O.L. Bodenhamer Wreck / Liberty Ship Reef
Depth: 370 ft. Distance: about 2 miles off the coast. It is the deepest named structure in this set, and it sits close to shore.
Fowey Rocks
Depth: 160 ft. A lighthouse and rocks, and a named sailfish ground.
Bache Shoal Reef
A quick boat ride from Miami Harbor.
Bug Light Shoal artificial reef
Depth: 22 ft. Shallow reef-line structure.
Star Trek Reef
A named reef on the Miami reef line.
Check this structure against Chart Contours in Breakpoint before a run. Chart layers are not for navigation. For the waters from Miami south, use the NOAA U.S. Coast Pilot 4.
How wahoo are fished out of Miami
Timing and method follow the Gulf Stream and the charter fleet. This section covers when the fish are around, local practice, and the charters that list wahoo.
When the fish are around
Timing shifts with the Gulf Stream and the year. For the seasonal picture along this coast, see the Atlantic Southeast wahoo guide (see also the wider Atlantic Southeast guide).
Local practice
Miami charters, from a 28 ft center console to a 43 ft Hatteras, list wahoo as a target. For technique, see the species guide.
Charters that list wahoo
Each Miami charter below lists wahoo among its targets:
| Charter | Vessel | Capacity | Captain | Departure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top Gun Fishing Charters | 41 ft Hatteras convertible | up to 6 anglers | Nel Martinez | |
| Nomad Fishing Charters | 28 ft Whitewater Open center console | 4 passengers | ||
| Miami Sailfish Charters | 35 ft T Open Fisherman | Christian Sanchez | Key Biscayne | |
| Double Threat Charters | 43 ft Hatteras (built 1972), two 450 HP Cummins engines | 6 persons |
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FAQ
How far offshore do Miami boats run for wahoo?
Boats run offshore to the Gulf Stream. Named structure sits closer in: the O.L. Bodenhamer Wreck is about 2 miles off the coast, and The Edge is about 3 miles from the coastline.
What’s the deepest named structure near Miami?
The O.L. Bodenhamer Wreck, also called Liberty Ship Reef, sits in 370 ft of water about 2 miles off the coast. Fowey Rocks is next at 160 ft.
Which charters out of Miami list wahoo?
Top Gun Fishing Charters, Nomad Fishing Charters, Miami Sailfish Charters and Double Threat Charters list wahoo. Their boats range from a 28 ft center console to a 43 ft Hatteras. Miami Sailfish Charters departs from Key Biscayne.
Where do I find wahoo limits for Florida and federal waters?
Use the Florida saltwater regulations page for state rules and the dolphin and wahoo federal rules page for federal waters. Both are linked in the Regulations section above.
What else is fished in the same water?
Fowey Rocks is a named sailfish ground, so sailfish share the water. For other species fished off this coast, see the offshore gamefish guides.
