White marlin fishing out of Haulover
White marlin fishing out of Haulover involves three named structures and one charter that lists the species. Everything starts at Haulover Inlet, the cut through the barrier beach at the north end of Biscayne Bay. This page covers the named grounds, their depths, and who fishes for white marlin from this port.
The short version
- Therapy IV lists white marlin on its target list.
- The Sunny Isles Reef Restoration modules sit at approximately 60 ft.
- Sailfish Alley sits at 100 ft.
- The Bal Harbour Mitigation Artificial Reef is the third named structure.
When they are around
Seasonality and biology are covered in our white marlin species guide. For the wider run along this coast, see white marlin in the Atlantic southeast (see also the wider Atlantic Southeast guide).
Grounds and structure off Haulover
Three named grounds sit off Haulover, listed here from inshore to offshore. The Bal Harbour and Sunny Isles structures belong to the Miami-Dade County artificial reef program. Sailfish Alley is a contour edge with a local name.
| Name | Type | Depth (ft) |
|---|---|---|
| Bal Harbour Mitigation Artificial Reef | artificial reef | |
| Sunny Isles Reef Restoration modules | reef modules, eastern edge of the second reef | 60 |
| Sailfish Alley | contour edge, locally named | 100 |
The 60 ft and 100 ft edges show on Chart Contours. Chart layers are not for navigation.
Bal Harbour Mitigation Artificial Reef
The Bal Harbour Mitigation Artificial Reef is an artificial reef in the Haulover area and one of the three named structures here.
Sunny Isles Reef Restoration modules
The modules sit at approximately 60 ft on the eastern edge of the second reef, along the reef’s edge instead of on top of it.
Sailfish Alley
Sailfish Alley is a locally named contour edge at 100 ft, the deepest of the three named grounds.
Where boats run and how it is fished
White marlin appears on the Therapy IV target list. For how the fish move along this coast, see the regional white marlin run.
Who fishes for white marlin out of Haulover
Therapy IV fishes out of Haulover and lists white marlin on its target list. The crew is Captain Stan, Captain Mike and first mate Chris. For broader billfish context, see our billfish fishing guides.
FAQ: white marlin out of Haulover
Which Haulover charter lists white marlin?
Therapy IV lists white marlin. The crew is Captain Stan, Captain Mike and first mate Chris.
How deep is Sailfish Alley?
Sailfish Alley sits at 100 ft. It is a locally named contour edge.
Where are the Sunny Isles Reef Restoration modules?
The modules sit on the eastern edge of the second reef at approximately 60 ft.
When is white marlin season off Haulover?
Timing is covered in the white marlin species guide and the regional white marlin run.
Where are the rules for white marlin?
The FWC and NOAA Fisheries post them. Check both before you fish.
