Bluefish fishing in Miami-Dade County
4 rated shore spots in Miami-Dade County hold bluefish — ranked below with today's live forecast score for the species.
Bluefish forecast map for Miami-Dade County
Every spot colored by how it fishes for bluefish right now. Scrub the timeline, tap a pin for its forecast, or go full screen.
When to go
Out of season — best Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Nov, DecJFMAMJJASOND
🌊 Fish the flood tide.
Size, bag and season rules in Miami-Dade County
Open: keep up to 3 a day of 12 in or more
Miami-Dade County
Rules set by Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and FWC
- Minimum size
- 12 inMeasured nose to the fork of the tail
- Bag limit
- 3 a day
Source: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission · checked Sep 30, 2026
A summary of the rules these authorities publish for anglers, checked on the dates shown. It is not legal advice: the authority's own page is the rule, and rules can change.
Check FWC rulesBest bluefish spots in Miami-Dade County
1Newport Fishing PierFair · 62ReliableWinter and fall runs after cold fronts. Spoons or cut bait on wire, single hooks only.2Haulover InletGood · 66ReliableWinter and fall runs push through the cut. Spoons and plugs on a short wire bite tippet.3Surfside Public BeachFair · 54Worth a tryRun the beach behind winter fronts; cut mullet or spoons on a short wire leader.4South Pointe PierFair · 63Worth a tryOccasional winter runs down the channel after cold fronts. Spoons and cut bait on a short wire leader.
Tactics for bluefish
Top baits, best first
- Silver Casting Spoon
- Gotcha Plug
- Cut Mullet
- Finger Mullet
Rigs that work, best first
- Fish-Finder Rig
- Jighead
- Tandem Bucktail Rig
