Offshore

Miami-Dade Offshore

Offshore · Florida · Miami-Dade offshore reef / bluewater east of Government Cut

Location Snapshot

Miami-Dade Offshore covers the Atlantic reef and bluewater east of Government Cut, distinct from the inlet and Miami’s protected nearshore waters. Sailfish, king mackerel, and mahi-mahi are the principal supported targets, with wahoo, yellowfin tuna, and mutton snapper adding pelagic and reef-oriented variety.

Information Only

StrikeTracks does not currently provide an Offshore fishing-condition rating. Marine Conditions are observations and forecasts for trip planning. They are not an Excellent, Good, Fair, or Poor fishing score.

Marine Conditions

Planning context — not a fishing rating.

Regional Marine Forecast

Today

NE winds 20 to 25 kt, diminishing to 15 to 20 kt this afternoon. Seas 7 to 10 ft, occasionally to 13 ft. Wave Detail: N 9 ft at 9 seconds. Intracoastal waters rough in exposed areas. A chance of showers early this morning, then a slight chance of showers late this morning and afternoon.

Marine Alerts

Small Craft Advisory · Minor — Small Craft Advisory issued October 20 at 2:28AM EDT until October 21 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Miami FL

Nearby fishing destinations

Government Cut / Miami Harbor Entrance5.1 mi
Florida · Florida Atlantic / Southeast · Inlet
Approximately 5.1 miles away
Upper Keys Reef Tract50.3 mi
Florida · Upper Keys Atlantic reef tract east of Key Largo / Molasses, outside no-take SPAs · Offshore
Approximately 50.3 miles away
Lake Worth Pier59.6 mi
Florida · Florida Atlantic / Southeast · Shore
Approximately 59.6 miles away

Fishery Profile

Fishery Overview

Miami-Dade Offshore offshore fishery

Miami-Dade Offshore is reef and bluewater east of Government Cut, for sailfish, king mackerel, and mahi-mahi. It is not the inlet shore fishery. Biscayne National Park no-take areas and sanctuary preservation areas stay excluded.

Fishery type: Reef bluewater
Fishing modes: Offshore boat
Habitat and structure: Offshore reef · Bluewater

Static seasonal guidance · Last reviewed Sep 2, 2026

Not a live bite forecast.

Fishery Targets

Sailfish, kings, and mahi follow a typical season. Mutton snapper use the reef.

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

Sailfish
Primary
Istiophorus platypterus
Typical seasonal opportunity: WINTER — SPRING
King mackerel
Primary
Scomberomorus cavalla
Typical seasonal opportunity: SPRING — FALL
Mahi-mahi
Primary
Coryphaena hippurus
Also called Dorado
Typical seasonal opportunity: LATE SPRING — SUMMER
Wahoo
Secondary
Acanthocybium solandri
Also called Ono
No seasonal pulse known
Yellowfin tuna
Secondary
Thunnus albacares
Also called Ahi
No seasonal pulse known
Mutton snapper
Secondary
Lutjanus analis
Also called sama
No seasonal pulse known