Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) – Fishing Info

About Back Bone charters

Where does Back Bone charters fish?

We fish the Florida area, including The Everglades, Atlantic Ocean, Biscayne Bay, Barnes Sound, Card Sound, South New River Canal, Aerojet Canal Number C-111, New River, L-40 Canal, Miami Canal Number C-6, North Fork New River, Little Card Sound, Turning Basin, Blue Lagoon - Pompano Marina, Pier 66 Marina, Yacht Haven Park Marina, Hollywood Harbor, City of Fort Lauderdale Las Olas Marina, Stranahan River, Tarpon River, Middle River, South Fork New River, Hidden Harbour Marina, Roscioli Yachting Center Marina, River Bend Marina, City of Dania Beach Marina, Florida City Canal, New River Sound, Rio Barcelona Canal, New River Marina, Model Land Canal, Lake Mabel, Lake Placid, Snapper Creek Canal Number C-2, North New River Canal, Cutler Drain Canal Number C-100, Grand Canal, Biscayne Canal, Bel Aire Canal Number C 1-N, M Canal, L-8 Canal, Loxahatchee Canal, L-7 Canal, Manatee Bay, Canal 111E, United States Highway Canal Number C-109, Cutler Drain Canal Number C-100 C, Hillsboro Canal, Little River Canal, Black Creek Canal C-1, Coral Gables Canal, Snake Creek Canal, Canal Number C-110, Canal L 31 E, Royal Galdes Canal, Whiskey Creek, North Canal, Tamiami Canal Number C-4, Comfort Canal Number C-5, Canal 111, Monroe Lake, Cypress Creek Canal, Long Lake, Maule Lake, Middle Lake, South Fork Middle River, North Fork Middle River, Snapper Creek Marina, Black Creek, Cutler Drain Canal C-100B, Middle River Canal, Hurricane Cove Marina, La Coloma Marina, River Run Yacht Club Marina, North Fork Miami River, South Fork Miami River, Wagner Creek, Yacht Basin, Lago Minore, Dispatch Creek, South Sound Creek, Little Henry Lake, Lake Karen, Biscayne Canal Number C-8, Sunset Lake, Sky Lake, Enchanted Lake, Golden Isles Lake, The Boggies, Biscayne Waterway, Bluebird Lake, Steamboat Creek, Scott Lake, Little River, Lake Laurence West, Lake Arcola, Tatum Waterway, Ocean Reef Club Marina, Westwood Lake South, Lamar Lake.

What are the target fish?

Target fish include Bonefish, Permit, Redfish

Where in Florida to we meet our guests?

We meet at Black Point Park and Marina ( 24775 SW 87th Ave, Homestead, FL 33032, USA )

Do I need a STATE Fishing license?

Yes, a Fishing license is required

Where do I get a STATE Fishing license?

Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission - Fishing

Florida residents and visitors 16 years of age and older are required to possess a Florida freshwater fishing or saltwater fishing license when engaged in active or passive fishing activities. However, you do not need a saltwater fishing license if saltwater fishing from a for-hire vessel (guide, charter, party boat) that has a valid charter license or from a vessel whose operator has a valid recreational saltwater vessel license issued in the name of the operator of the vessel. If you are looking for online access for a license, please check Go Outdoors Florida here: https://license.gooutdoorsflorida.com/Licensing/CustomerLookup.aspx

How much should I Tip?

It is customary to tip 20% of the trip total. We work tirelessly to make sure you have a guest experience!

Do I need to bring my own gear?

No, we provide standard gear such as rods and reels so you don’t need to worry about anything. But please feel free to bring you own gear if you prefer.

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