Fishing has, for ages, been an activity which has involved the coastal people in earning a livelihood. With time the scale and technique with which fishing is carried out changed phenomenally. Modern travelers and large fishing vessels use satellites and sonar technology to accurately locate the fish and have the capacity to catch tons of fish in a single trip. All this modern fishing technique has not taken away the thrill and excitement of fish catching as a hobby. With Miami being one of the busiest and happening port cities in the world, it has the distinction of being ‘cruise capital of the world’. Miami has turned into a major sports fishing centre in America.

Miami fishing has been attracting professional and amateur anglers as well as tourists to try out their luck at the various events. Miami, with an array of exotic fish has been a key destination for sport fishers throughout the year. The weather is semi tropical, and the geographic locations of Miami make it an apt place for people as well as the fish.

Miami fishing vessels used for sports fishing and recreational fishing are hugely popular amidst amateurs as well as tourists. Miami fishing charters lure people with incentives like preparing whatever catches the people hook to be made into a meal. Some of the best spots for fishing can be found in Miami, in other words there is a treasure trove of fish that are usually kept secret by the pros but seeing the over abundance of such spots they are being opened up for the general public. The best time for fishing is either early morning or after sunset.

A fishing program has been sponsored by the Park and recreation department of Miami Dade County in partnership with the Florida Game and Freshwater Fishing Commission which assures you freshwater fishing in Miami lakes as well. The most common variety of fish to be found in these lakes are the largemouth bass, a tough fish to catch as they are heavy and not easy to relent when caught, apart from that there are crappie, peacock bass and bluegill. All make up for a great cuisine.

For the residents of Florida license for fishing is a must, unless you are under 16 or over 65 years old, for everyone else a three to seven day license is issued for fishing. Annual non-resident passes are also available for the outside public. If all that Miami fishing has taken a toll on you then there are plenty of places in Miami to unwind after.