Cobia fishing out of Haulover happens in a band 2 to 10 miles off Haulover Inlet. The named structure steps outward by depth: the Sunny Isles Reef Restoration modules at 60 ft, the Bal Harbour Mitigation Artificial Reef, and Sailfish Alley, the 100 ft contour edge. Two local boats list the species, Sea Cross and Lady Mitchell. The Haulover port page has the inlet and launch details. This page covers the run, the waypoints to look at, and who fishes them.
When Cobia Are Around Haulover
Cobia off Haulover move with the Atlantic coast migration. The Atlantic southeast cobia migration (see also the Atlantic Southeast offshore fishing guide) page lays out the coastwide calendar, and the cobia species guide covers biology and behavior.
At the port level, the relevant fact is that local charters out of Haulover list cobia, so the fish are part of the local fishery.
Where Boats Run and the Grounds That Hold Fish
The grounds step outward by depth, from the second reef to the 100 ft edge.
| Structure | Type | Depth |
|---|---|---|
| Sunny Isles Reef Restoration modules | Reef modules, eastern edge of the second reef | 60 ft |
| Bal Harbour Mitigation Artificial Reef | Artificial reef | |
| Sailfish Alley | Contour edge, locally named | 100 ft |
The Run (2 to 10 miles)
Lady Mitchell fishes 2 to 10 miles offshore, which sets the band for cobia grounds out of Haulover Inlet. Before making the run, check wind, wave height and period in the NWS Miami marine forecast.
Sunny Isles Reef Restoration Modules
The modules sit at 60 ft on the eastern edge of the second reef, and that edge is how you locate them. They break up open bottom, and cobia orient to structure like that.
Bal Harbour Mitigation Artificial Reef
The Bal Harbour Mitigation Artificial Reef is a named artificial reef near the inlet. It gives you a second structure option alongside the Sunny Isles modules.
Sailfish Alley
Sailfish Alley is a locally named contour edge at 100 ft. It is the outermost named ground in this set.
Chart Contours shows the 60 ft and 100 ft contours. Chart layers are not for navigation.
How Cobia Are Fished Locally
Method follows structure. Over a reef or modules you fish a spot, and along an edge you fish a line.
On the Reef Modules
Over modules and an artificial reef, work baits around and over the structure, and watch the surface nearby for fish that come up. Tackle and bait detail is in the species guide linked above.
Along the Edge
On a contour edge like Sailfish Alley, boats work along the 100 ft line rather than over a single spot. The same reefs and edges hold other gamefish, which our coastal and offshore gamefish guides cover.
Who Fishes Them From Haulover
Two boats list cobia for anglers who want a local crew:
- Sea Cross: Capt. Rafael Mayans (listed as Capt. Rafael) lists cobia.
- Lady Mitchell: lists cobia and fishes 2 to 10 miles offshore.
If you are new to these grounds, fishing them first on one of these boats will give you a feel for the area before you run them yourself.
FAQ: Cobia Fishing Out of Haulover
How far do boats run for cobia from Haulover?
Lady Mitchell fishes 2 to 10 miles offshore. The named grounds sit from 60 ft out to the 100 ft edge.
What depth are the Sunny Isles modules?
They sit at 60 ft on the eastern edge of the second reef, which is how you locate them.
What is Sailfish Alley?
Sailfish Alley is a locally named contour edge at 100 ft. Boats work along it rather than over a single spot.
Which local charters list cobia?
Sea Cross, with Capt. Rafael Mayans (listed as Capt. Rafael), and Lady Mitchell both list cobia. Lady Mitchell fishes 2 to 10 miles offshore.
Where are the cobia rules?
FWC sets the state rules, and federal rules apply beyond 3 nautical miles. Check both before fishing.
