Yellowfin tuna at Haulover
Yellowfin fishing out of Haulover centers on a short list of named marks and one local captain who lists the species. Sea Cross, run by Capt. Rafael Mayans, has yellowfin tuna on its target list.
Near the inlet, in depth order, the named structure is the Sunny Isles Reef Restoration modules at about 60 feet, Sailfish Alley at 100 feet, and the Bal Harbour Mitigation Artificial Reef. Inlet, ramp and marina details are on the Haulover port page.
Timing and habits are covered in the yellowfin tuna guide, and the regional run picture is in the Atlantic Southeast guide (see also the wider Atlantic Southeast guide). These marks are named grounds near Haulover. They are not proven yellowfin spots, and they are not ranked here.
Grounds and structure off Haulover
The table lists the named marks near Haulover by depth. Two are county reef sites tracked under Miami-Dade County reef monitoring.
| Mark | Type | Depth |
|---|---|---|
| Sunny Isles Reef Restoration modules | Reef modules, eastern edge of the second reef | About 60 feet |
| Sailfish Alley | Locally named contour edge | 100 feet |
| Bal Harbour Mitigation Artificial Reef | Artificial reef | n/a |
All three can be viewed against the Chart Contours layer. Chart layers are not for navigation.
Sunny Isles Reef Restoration modules
The modules sit on the eastern edge of the second reef at about 60 feet. This is reef structure you can mark on your plotter.
Sailfish Alley
Sailfish Alley is a locally named contour edge at 100 feet. The name is local usage and not a defined chart feature, so find it by the contour rather than by a label.
Bal Harbour Mitigation Artificial Reef
The Bal Harbour Mitigation Artificial Reef is a named artificial reef off Bal Harbour, near the inlet.
Who fishes for yellowfin out of Haulover
Charter coverage for the species is thin here. Only one captain lists yellowfin tuna.
Sea Cross, Capt. Rafael Mayans
Sea Cross, run by Captain Rafael Mayans (listed as Capt. Rafael), lists yellowfin tuna among its target species. The listing is on the Sea Cross target list.
FAQ: yellowfin tuna fishing out of Haulover
Where do boats look for yellowfin off Haulover?
The named structure is the Sunny Isles Reef Restoration modules at about 60 feet, Sailfish Alley at 100 feet, and the Bal Harbour Mitigation Artificial Reef. All three sit near the inlet.
How deep is Sailfish Alley?
100 feet. It is a locally named contour edge.
Which Haulover charter lists yellowfin tuna?
Sea Cross, run by Capt. Rafael Mayans.
When are yellowfin around Haulover?
Timing is covered in the yellowfin tuna guide. Use it with the Atlantic Southeast guide for the wider picture.
Where do I read about other tunas off this coast?
See our tuna fishing guides for species-by-species coverage.
