Tarpon fishing in Miami-Dade County
9 rated shore spots in Miami-Dade County hold tarpon — ranked below with today's live forecast score for the species.
Tarpon forecast map for Miami-Dade County
Every spot colored by how it fishes for tarpon right now. Scrub the timeline, tap a pin for its forecast, or go full screen.
When to go
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Size, bag and season rules in Miami-Dade County
Catch and release only
Miami-Dade County
Rules set by Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
- Keeping
- Return every fish
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 tarpon spots in Miami-Dade County
1Haulover InletExcellent · 83HotspotRoll through the cut from late spring to fall. Drift live mullet or crabs on the outgoing; check FWC rules on handling and release.2Black Point Park JettyGood · 75ReliableRoll along the channel at first light from spring to fall; release them as FWC directs.3South Pointe PierGood · 76ReliableRoll in the channel on summer and fall evenings. Hard to land from the deck; live mullet or a big swimbait. Check FWC rules on handling and release.4Newport Fishing PierGood · 79Worth a trySummer and fall beach fish, mostly early in the day. Hard to land from the deck; check FWC rules on handling and release.5Oleta River State ParkExcellent · 80Worth a tryJuvenile and adult tarpon roll in the channels in the warm months; release them as FWC directs.6Matheson Hammock ParkGood · 77Worth a tryRoll in the channel early in the day from spring to fall; release them as FWC directs.7Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park SeawallGood · 70Worth a trySummer fish rolling in the channel off the tip; hooking one from the wall is a bonus. Check FWC rules on handling and release.8Surfside Public BeachGood · 67Worth a tryFollow the fall mullet run along the beach; check FWC's tarpon handling and release rules.9Convoy Point JettyGood · 66Shows occasionallyOccasional fish rolling in the bay on warm, calm mornings; follow FWC's tarpon handling and release rules.
Tactics for tarpon
Top baits, best first
- Threadfin Herring
- Finger Mullet
- Blue Crab
- Live Pinfish
Rigs that work, best first
- Tarpon Circle-Hook Rig
- Freeline Live Bait
- Slip Float Rig
