These values are tidal-current predictions, not real-time observed currents. They describe conditions near this prediction station rather than the entire surrounding coastal area.
Data coverage
This station provides max-current and slack-water events, but not a continuous current-speed timeline.
Tidal-current timing can differ from high and low tide timing.
Fishery Profile
Fishery Overview
Government Cut / Miami Harbor Entrance shore fishery
A southeast Florida harbor-entrance shore fishery at Government Cut. South Pointe Park and its pier sit on the Miami Beach side of the deep PortMiami shipping channel, where snook, tarpon, and jacks use the cut's current and walls. This is one destination — Government Cut / Miami Harbor Entrance — not Biscayne Bay flats, not Haulover, and not a Florida Keys product.
Fishery type
Harbor entrance
Pier
Channel
Fishing modes
Shore
Habitat and structure
South Pointe Park pier over Government Cut · Deep PortMiami shipping channel between Miami Beach and Fisher Island · Channel walls, current seams, and the Atlantic mouth of the cut
Static seasonal guidance · Last reviewed Aug 15, 2026
Not a live bite forecast.
Fishery Targets
Snook, tarpon, jack crevalle, and Spanish mackerel are documented or range-supported Government Cut / South Pointe targets. This profile does not encode month windows because available evidence is occurrence-level, not a destination fishing calendar, and does not treat listed targets as typical every-month fishing quality. FWC notes tarpon concentrate in South Florida in winter and Spanish mackerel leave north Florida in winter; those qualitative statements are not invented endpoints. FWC harvest seasons are not a legal harvest season substitute for biology. Seasonal notes describe typical presence, not a legal harvest season.
Species images are AI-generated illustrations for visual reference and may simplify natural variation. Fishery records are based on the cited agency and editorial sources. About fish illustrations
Common snook
Primary
Centropomus undecimalis
No seasonal pulse known
Miami-Dade is well south of FWC's Cape Canaveral Atlantic abundance boundary. Channel walls and the park pier are the relevant habitat, not a month calendar. Harvest seasons are not encoded as timing.
Atlantic tarpon
Primary
Megalops atlanticus
No seasonal pulse known
FWC: tarpon are found throughout Florida's coastal waters in summer and concentrate in South Florida in winter. That qualitative winter concentration is not given invented month endpoints. Harbor/channel structure is the destination class.
Jack crevalle
Secondary
Caranx hippos
No seasonal pulse known
Channel and harbor-entrance jack fishery. Occurrence is supported for this cut; destination month timing is not encoded.
Spanish mackerel
Secondary
Scomberomorus maculatus
Typical seasonal window: DECEMBER — MARCH
FWC: prevalent in Florida nearshore waters and absent from north Florida in winter. Southeast Florida occurrence at this harbor entrance is supported; exact month endpoints are not encoded.
Typical Seasonal Targets
Spanish mackerel — DECEMBER — MARCH
Seasonal presence is general guidance and does not indicate current fish activity.
Access, Safety and Regulations
Access
Public shore fishing is the South Pointe Park pier at 1 Washington Avenue, Miami Beach. The City of Miami Beach lists sunrise-to-sunset park hours, paid parking, restrooms, and beach access. Fishing from the park is the pier, not a generic beach-cast fishery. Confirm current park hours and pier postings. This destination does not advertise boat fishing in the PortMiami shipping channel as a customer mode.
Primary hazards
Government Cut is a working cruise-ship and commercial channel. Stay on the pier, watch displacement wakes, and do not enter the channel. The City of Miami Beach prohibits land-based shark fishing from shoreline, docks, bridges, and similar structures. Lightning and heat are routine southeast Florida risks. This profile does not change recommendation or rating scoring.
Fishery considerations
Current in Government Cut is the dominant fishing context. This profile does not score currents or change the coastal rating.
Wind against ebb or flood can stack the cut. Waves are intentionally unsupported at this destination.
Regulations
Size limits, seasons, and possession rules change. Verify the current official regulations before fishing.
The map marker represents the cataloged waterbody or monitoring location and may not indicate legal parking or public access. Confirm access through the official information before visiting.
