Miami Tarpon Fishing Charters
Experience Nighttime Tarpon Fishing in Miami
Step into the night with Silver Crescent Fly Fishing, Miami’s premier nighttime tarpon fly fishing charter service. Based in the heart of Biscayne Bay, our trips offer an unforgettable after-dark adventure, blending the thrill of the hunt with the serenity of the moonlit water, just waiting to be broken by a tarpon busting out of the water. Specializing exclusively in fly fishing, we take you where the monsters hide – in the shadows of the bridges and along the glowing dock lights.
Every trip is tailored for anglers who crave something extraordinary. Whether you’re a seasoned fly fisher or new to the game, we provide the know-how, the gear, and the prime spots to make your night on the water epic. From the electric buzz of a tarpon’s run to the quiet beauty of Biscayne Bay under the stars, Silver Crescent Fly Fishing delivers a Miami experience like no other.
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The Fishing
Our main target will be tarpon. We stalk the bridges, looking for tarpon darting out of the cover of the shadows to attack unsuspecting prey. Throughout much of the year, we’ll encounter resident tarpon between 30-60 pounds, but there’s always a chance to hook a triple digit fish!
On a good night, you’ll have multiple chances to fight a tarpon. On some days, hooking one is easy, but getting it to the boat is always another story. Tarpon are masters at spitting the hook, and they’re smart enough to try to run through the pilings to break your line. If you can pull the fish away from the bridge, you’ll have a chance to bring it to the boat.
If the tarpon or tide don’t cooperate, or your arm gets worn out throwing 10- and 11-weight rods, we’ll look for the dock lights where we’ll find snapper, snook, and an occasional tarpon cruising the shadows to chase bait attracted by the lights.
The Boat and the Gear
All fishing is done out of a Cayo 180 flats skiff. With a 10 degree deadrise and a 115 hp motor, this skiff can handle any chop the bay throws at us, and get us there quickly too!
We only use top of the line Orvis, Sage, and Scott rods paired with Hatch reels.
Seasons
Tarpon can be found all year, but the most prolific action will happen during the shrimp runs. The primary run occurs in winter, usually between December and March, and the secondary run occurs in summer, between June and August. Our focus for tarpon will be on an outgoing tide, while we can fish dock lights on any tide.
