Aerial view of a boat cutting a white wake across deep blue water

MIAMI FISHING CHARTERS & SANDBAR TOURS

Experience the ocean with Captain Jack!

MIAMI'S WEATHER AND FORECAST

Three ways onto the water

Sandbar days and light-tackle fishing, both with Captain Jack at the wheel. Up to 6 people per trip.

EXPLORE THE SANDBARS OF MIAMI
Sandbar Tours
Nixon Sandbar, Marine Stadium and more.
Experience Miami's beautiful sandbars and beaches with a local expert as a guide. Come along with Captain Jack and have fun at some of the best sandbars South Florida has to offer.
Up to 6 people per tour
CATCH WITH THE BEST
Fishing Charters
Light-tackle inshore fishing.
If your interest is light-tackle inshore fishing in Miami, Captain Jack will help you land the catch and have the time of a lifetime.
No matter what skill level you are
FISH TO CATCH
Sunset Fishing
The same water, in evening light.
Ask Captain Jack about a sunset trip when you call. Cancellations are made by the Captain and are weather and safety contingent.
Ask the captain

What to expect

A day at the sandbar, planned so you only bring the fun.

Sunshine

It can be hot during our trip, so be sure to bring along some sunscreen, hats, sunglasses and any other protection you may need.

Sunscreen, sunglasses and a cap on a boat deck while someone rubs sunscreen on their arm

Swimming

Bring your normal beach attire, towels, and any inflatable lounge chairs for a nice day out at the sandbar.

Friends floating on inflatable loungers in clear water at the sandbar, boats anchored behind

Coolers

There will be two coolers provided with ice water but you may bring any other alcoholic & non-alcoholic drinks.

Bring Food

Pack up some sandwiches and tasty snacks to keep your stomach happy at the sandbar.

Wrapped sandwiches, chips and cut fruit laid out on the boat at the sandbar

Fish to catch

You can catch Tarpon, Bonefish, Permit, Snook, Trout, Snapper, Grouper, Sharks, Barracuda and any game and eating fish.

01 / Barracuda

Angler holding a barracuda under a stormy sky

02 / Blackfin Tuna

Young angler on the bow holding a blackfin tuna

03 / Mahi Mahi

Smiling angler holding up two mahi mahi offshore

04 / Kingfish

Smiling angler holding a kingfish on the boat

05 / Bonito

Angler holding a bonito with the city skyline behind

06 / Shark

Two young anglers holding a small shark on the bow

07 / Tarpon

A large tarpon alongside the boat in green water

TarponBonefishPermitSnookTroutSnapperGrouperSharksBarracuda

SANDBAR TOURS & FISHING CHARTERS

Choose your trip.

Cancellations are made by the Captain and are weather and safety contingent. If there is a need to cancel your trip, you will be able to reschedule at a later date of your convenience.

Full Day

Group of friends aboard the boat with the Bayside Ferris wheel and Miami skyline behind them

Full Day Trips (8 hours)

Day Sandbar Tours
Ice, Water
Coolers
Local knowledge
Licenses
Up to 6 people per tour

Not included: food and drinks. Food & drinks are welcome.

$800

Call to book

Half Day

2 Hours

Family swimming at the sandbar with the Miami skyline behind them

2 Hour Trip

Day Sandbar Tours
Ice, Water
Coolers
Local knowledge
Licenses
Up to 6 people per tour

Not included: food and drinks. Food & drinks are welcome.

$300

Call to book

BOAT & EQUIPMENT

Aboard the Boat

Features to improve your experience aboard, such as a Minn Kota Trolling Motor to lock on to fishing spots and a T-top for shade during the trip.

The black and white Pathfinder tied up at a marina with mangroves behind

The Pathfinder

Maverick Black and White 22 foot Pathfinder.

200 Yamaha motor

Floats shallow and extremely quiet.

Minn Kota trolling motor

Locks on to fishing spots.

Angler holding a barracuda in front of the Miami skyline

Biscayne Rods

Custom rods, locally made, built from graphite.

Two 30 gallon live-wells

This boat floats shallow and extremely quiet, giving us the best fishing opportunity.

Rods built per species

Custom rods from Biscayne Rods, considered among the best fishing rods. Each rod is customized for specific species and made from graphite providing maximum fishing fight power.

Brand name reels

You will be using only the best brand name reels such as Daiwa, Penn and Shimano, providing a total customized package.

Straight from the boat

The latest catches and sandbar days, posted on Instagram.

Follow on Instagram @hijack_charters

Jumbo muttonsnapper and africanpompano for mr_wion and his son

Africanpompano the crew took hook to eat!

Catch a glimpse of the choppers on this guy!

Jumbo snook for Ryan and Erin that released safely

Alex and Misha with their limit of Mahi today

The whole group took a pic with this nice jackcrevalle after fighting a tarpon for over...

Ask the captain!

Captain Jack Diaz has turned his love of fishing into a career. Questions about a trip, the weather or what to bring? Call or email him and plan your day on the water.

United States Coast Guard Licensed Captain

Over 20 years of fishing experience

Grew up fishing South Florida's fresh and salt waters

Light-tackle inshore fishing

Call 786 326 5998 HijackCharters@gmail.com

Angler holding a freshly caught mahi mahi offshore

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know before you step aboard.

What should I bring?

Sunscreen, hats, sunglasses, your normal beach attire, towels and any inflatable lounge chairs. Pack up some sandwiches and tasty snacks too.

Can we bring drinks?

Yes. There will be two coolers provided with ice water, and you may bring any other alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks.

How many people can come?

Up to 6 people per tour.

What happens if the weather turns?

Cancellations are made by the Captain and are weather and safety contingent. If there is a need to cancel your trip, you will be able to reschedule with Hijack Charters at a later date of your convenience.

Do I need fishing experience?

No. Captain Jack can show you an incredible time no matter what skill level you are, with custom rods and brand name reels provided.