| Fishing may be taking a back seat to fine | | | | Haulover Beach Marina is busy, with numerous |
| restaurants and pulsing nightlife, but Miami fishing | | | | boats to choose from, but recommended |
| charter boat captains are still enjoying steady | | | | charters include the Helen C, Haulover Charter |
| business. With the Gulf Stream so close, anglers | | | | Company and the Kelley Fleet. |
| can enjoy catching grouper, tuna, dolphins, kingfish | | | | The Miami Beach Marina |
| and more. | | | | The majority of boats docked at the Miami Beach |
| So, if you're planning a Miami deep-sea fishing trip, | | | | Marina are private vessels, but there are a |
| try checking out the area's top four marinas - the | | | | number of private fishing charters. Recommended |
| Crandon Park Marina, Haulover Beach Marina, | | | | captains and fleets include Miami Beach Charters, |
| Miami Beach Marina and the Bayside Marketplace. | | | | the Reward Fleet and the Sissy Bay. |
| Each offers something a little different and a wide | | | | You can find the Miami Beach Marina along the |
| range of captains and ships to choose from. | | | | MacArthur Causeway to 300 Alton Road, or by |
| Miami Crandon Park Marina | | | | phone at 305-673-6000. |
| The Crandon Park Marina is home to some of the | | | | The Bayside Marketplace Marina |
| best charter boat captains and fishing guides in | | | | Like the Miami Beach Marina, the Bayside |
| the area. The marina has an international | | | | Marketplace is a mix of private boats, commercial |
| reputation for Miami fishing charter boat | | | | vessels and private fishing charter companies. |
| companies that offer high quality service and | | | | Laid-back angles might prefer the more relaxed |
| guaranteed catches. It's located at 4000 Crandon | | | | atmosphere and low-pressure sales pitch. The |
| Blvd, and charters typically cost around $700 for | | | | marketplace is 5 minutes from Miami Beach and |
| a full day or $500 for a half day. | | | | just 20 minutes from Fort Lauderdale. |
| The Haulover Beach Park Marina | | | | Average Costs |
| Head down Collins Avenue in Miami Beach and | | | | For a private Miami fishing charter boat, you can |
| you'll find the Haulover Beach Park Marina just | | | | expect to pay between $450 and $500 for a 4-5 |
| steps away from the infamous Haulover Beach | | | | hour day. Passage can also be booked on party |
| nudist beach section. Perhaps its the area's | | | | boats or group vessels for as little as $30. |
| proximity to the Gulf Stream, but the Haulover | | | | However, if you're on more of a budget, you can |
| Marina is home to the largest drift and charter | | | | book passage on a group boat for about $30. |
| fleet in South Florida. You can also call ahead at | | | | Many of these boats also offer a 50-50 plan, |
| 305-947-3525 for recommendations and fishing | | | | where you can sell or take half your catch, while |
| updates. | | | | they sell or take the other half. |