Biscayne Bay Florida Fishing Trips
Private Trip
Offshore Fishing
Target grouper, tarpon, jacks, sharks, and barracuda offshoreCaptain Greg provides expert local water knowledge and guidanceSmall group charter accommodates maximum three guests comfortably
Captain Greg and The Hutch Touch know these waters like the back of their hand, and they're ready to put you on some serious fish. This isn't your typical weekend warrior setup – we're talking about a top-rated charter that consistently delivers when it comes to hooking into Biscayne's most sought-after species. With room for just three anglers, you'll get the personalized attention that makes all the difference between coming home with stories and coming home with fish. The boat's rigged with quality gear, and Captain Greg's got the local knowledge to put you where the fish are feeding.
This charter runs offshore where the real action happens. You'll be targeting structure and drop-offs that hold grouper, working the flats for tarpon, and keeping your eyes peeled for the explosive strikes that barracuda and jacks are famous for. Captain Greg reads the water conditions, tide movements, and seasonal patterns to maximize your time on productive spots. The intimate three-person capacity means you're not fighting for rod space or waiting in line for your turn at a hot bite. Every angler gets prime positioning, and the captain can adjust techniques based on what each person wants to target. Whether you're a seasoned angler looking to add to your species count or someone newer to offshore fishing, this setup works perfectly.
The Hutch Touch comes equipped with the right gear for Biscayne's diverse fishery. You'll be using everything from live bait rigs for grouper to spinning tackle for the aggressive surface feeders. Bottom fishing with circle hooks and heavy sinkers gets you down to where the grouper hang out around structure. When targeting tarpon, expect to switch to lighter drag settings and be ready for long, powerful runs. Barracuda fishing often involves wire leaders and fast-moving lures or live bait presentations. Captain Greg knows when to deploy each technique based on conditions, time of day, and what's been producing. The boat's fish-finding electronics help locate schools and structure, but it's the captain's experience that puts the right bait in the right place at the right time.
Black grouper are the bread and butter of this fishery, with fish ranging from keeper size up to real bragging-rights specimens. These guys fight hard and taste even better, making them a customer favorite for good reason. Gag grouper offer similar action but with slightly different habitat preferences – Captain Greg knows where to find both species depending on the season. Tarpon fishing brings a completely different kind of excitement with their acrobatic jumps and bulldogging runs that'll test your tackle and your patience. Red grouper round out the bottom-fishing action, often willing to bite when their cousins are being finicky. Great barracuda add the speed and aggression that keeps everyone alert – these toothy predators can show up anywhere and turn a quiet moment into pure chaos.
Black Grouper are the heavyweights of the local scene, with fish pushing 20-30 pounds not uncommon around Biscayne's offshore structure. These fish are most active during warmer months when they move into shallower water to spawn. They're ambush predators that sit tight to ledges and holes, so precise bait placement is key. What makes them special is their combination of size, fight, and table fare – they'll test your drag system and reward you with some of the best-eating fish in the ocean.
Gag Grouper prefer slightly different structure than their black grouper cousins, often holding around hard bottom and rock piles. Spring and early summer are prime time, with fish ranging from 5-25 pounds. They're known for their powerful initial run straight back to their holes, so you need to turn them quickly. Gags have a slightly different flavor profile and are equally prized by anglers who know their grouper species.
Tarpon are the silver kings that bring pure adrenaline to any fishing trip. These prehistoric fighters can reach 100+ pounds in Biscayne waters, with peak season running from late spring through early fall. They're famous for their spectacular jumps and long, powerful runs that can spool you if you're not ready. Most anglers practice catch-and-release with tarpon, making them about the fight rather than the fillet – and what a fight it is.
Red Grouper tend to be more aggressive than their relatives, often found in slightly deeper water around sandy bottom mixed with structure. They're excellent table fare and typically range from 5-15 pounds in these waters. Fall and winter months can be particularly productive, and they're often more willing to bite when other grouper species are lockjawed.
Great Barracuda are the wildcards that keep every trip interesting. These torpedo-shaped predators can exceed 30 inches and are known for explosive strikes and blistering runs. They're year-round residents but most active in warmer months. What makes them exciting is their unpredictability – they might hit a bait meant for grouper or crash a surface lure with enough violence to get everyone's attention.
The Hutch Touch delivers the kind of personalized fishing experience that's getting harder to find. With Captain Greg's local expertise and a boat set up for serious angling, you're looking at a charter that consistently puts clients on fish. The three-person limit means you're not dealing with crowds, and the captain can focus on making sure everyone has productive fishing time. Biscayne's year-round fishery means there's always something biting, but the best dates fill up fast with repeat customers who know what they're getting. Whether you're after grouper for the dinner table, tarpon for the photo, or just want to see what's biting on any given day, this charter delivers the goods.
Meet "The Hutch Touch" – your ride to Biscayne's prime fishing grounds. This restored 2004 beauty packs serious power with her 225 Yamaha engine, cruising at speeds up to 53 knots to get you on the fish fast. Captain Greg knows these waters like the back of his hand and will put you on grouper, tarpon, jacks, sharks, and barracuda using the onboard fish finder and GPS. The boat's built for up to 3 anglers, so you'll have plenty of room to work without bumping elbows. Keep your catch fresh in the icebox and use the wireless trolling motor when you need to sneak up on spooky fish. Whether you're targeting bottom dwellers or chasing surface action, this boat's got the gear and performance to make it happen in Biscayne Bay's productive waters.
Mycteroperca BonaciBlack grouper are some of the hardest fighting fish you'll encounter around Biscayne's reefs and wrecks. These olive-gray bruisers with dark rectangular blotches typically run 2-4 feet, but the occasional monster can hit 50+ pounds. They hang around structure in 30-300 feet - shallow during cooler months, deeper when it warms up. Year-round fishing is good, but winter brings them up to easier depths. What makes them special is that crushing fight when they try to dive back into the rocks, plus their excellent eating quality with firm, white meat. Once you hook one, keep your reel locked tight and don't give them an inch - they'll use every bit of structure to snap your line if you let them run.
Mycteroperca MicrolepisGag grouper might not win any beauty contests with their drab gray appearance, but they make up for it with solid fights and great table fare. Most run around 20 inches, though we've seen them push 4+ feet and 80 pounds. You'll find them around rocky bottoms, reefs, and wrecks - juveniles stick inshore while adults prefer offshore structure. They're active year-round, but cooler months often produce better action. Anglers love them for their aggressive strikes and the way they dig hard for bottom when hooked. Look for stone crab traps - gags follow the crabs and often hang nearby. When you hook one, keep steady pressure and don't let them get their head down, or they'll wrap you around every piece of structure they can find.
Sphyraena BarracudaGreat barracuda are speed demons that'll test your reflexes and give you an adrenaline rush like few other fish. These silver torpedoes typically run 2-4 feet but can stretch to 6 feet and over 100 pounds. You'll spot them cruising the flats, around reefs, and near the surface in open water - they're curious and often come right to the boat to investigate. Spring through fall is prime time when they're most active in our warmer waters. The thrill is in their blistering runs and acrobatic jumps, though they tire quickly compared to other gamefish. Most people release them since the meat can be risky. When fighting one, watch out during the landing - those razor teeth are no joke, so use a net and keep your hands clear.
Epinephelus MorioRed grouper are the bread and butter of our bottom fishing, and for good reason - they're aggressive biters and some of the best eating fish in these waters. Most run 5-10 pounds, but 20+ pounders show up regularly around deeper structure. We target them over rocky and muddy bottoms from 60-200 feet, though they'll come as shallow as 30 feet in winter. They bite year-round, but avoid January through April when they're spawning and off-limits anyway. Their rusty-red color and white spots make them easy to identify, and that shellfish diet gives their meat an amazing sweet flavor. Use shrimp or crab for bait and fish right on bottom - they're not shy about eating. The trick is getting them up before they wrap you in the rocks below.
Megalops AtlanticusTarpon are the reason people call this the fishing capital of the world. These silver giants average 80-100 pounds but can push 200+, and when they jump 10 feet out of the water, you'll understand the obsession. We find them in the bay's channels, around the flats edges, and near deeper cuts, especially during their spring through summer migration. Peak season runs May through August when they're thick in our waters. What sets them apart is pure athleticism - multiple jumps, long runs, and fights that can last an hour. Most folks release them since the meat's bony and they're too magnificent to kill. Here's the key: when they jump, bow to the fish by dropping your rod tip toward them - it prevents the line from snapping on a tight connection.
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