Sailfish
Miami's signature billfish, acrobatic, lit up and at its best on the winter kites.
Best time to catch
Average catch quality by month off Haulover.
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Typical pattern for Miami, seasons shift year to year. Check the latest reports.
About Miami sailfish
The sailfish is the prize of Miami winter fishing. They push down the coast on the cold fronts, ball bait on the color change, and light up neon blue when they eat. Sailfish are released to fight again.
How we fish for them
We fly fishing kites to suspend live baits splashing on the surface, the classic Miami technique. The bite is visual and explosive, and when a sail climbs out of the water on the first jump you'll understand why people chase them.
Recommended trips to catch Sailfish
Want to catch a sailfish?
Book a winter charter and we'll get the kites up.