Bird Dog Fly Fishing - Biscayne Flats Fishing
Bird Dog Fly Fishing offers custom guided fly fishing and light tackle charters throughout South Florida’s most productive inshore, backcountry, and freshwater systems. Led by Captain Michael Passalacqua, each trip is designed around conditions, tides, or angler experience level, creating a personalized approach to targeting some of the region’s most sought-after game fish.
Fishing areas range from Everglades National Park and Biscayne Bay to dock lights, providing year-round opportunities for Florida's most sought after gamefish. Whether you’re a seasoned fly angler, new to saltwater fishing, or looking for a quick escape, Bird Dog Fly Fishing delivers an authentic, hands-on experience rooted in local knowledge, conservation, and respect for the fishery.
Rates
Everglades National Park - Flamingo
6 Hour Trip $650
8 Hour Trip $800
West Palm Beach | Boca Raton | Miami - Dock Lights
4 Hour Trip(Boynton Beach/Boca Raton) $450
4 Hour Trip (Palm Beach/Miami/Ft. Lauderdale) $550
Miami - Biscayne Bay National Park
6 Hour Trip $650
8 Hour Trip $750
Freshwater Peacock/Exotics I-75 Alligator Alley
4 Hour Trip $450
5 Hour Trip $550
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PeakWhat the Charter Experience Emphasizes
Bird Dog Fly Fishing focuses on personalized guided fly fishing and light tackle experiences throughout South Florida’s most dynamic waters. Trips emphasize technical sight fishing, strategic presentations, and in-depth local knowledge, whether you’re casting flies under dock lights, stalking fish on flats, or fishing tidal backcountry edges. Every outing is tailored around tides, weather, and fish behavior to give anglers the best chance at success.
Beyond just catching fish, the experience is built on connection, education, and respect for the environment. Capt. Michael Passalacqua combines a passion for fishing with a welcoming, no-pressure approach that makes each day on the water both rewarding and unforgettable.
Target Species & Seasonal Opportunities
South Florida’s fisheries offer an incredible diversity of species that change with the tides and seasons. From Everglades National Park to Biscayne Bay, local dock light hotspots, you can expect to target iconic game fish such as tarpon, snook, redfish, bonefish, permit, peacock bass, and more on either fly or light tackle gear.
Trips are designed to highlight the best available fishing opportunities based on timing and conditions, giving anglers both thrilling pursuits and memorable shots at species that define South Florida’s saltwater fisheries.
Gear & On-Water Experience
Bird Dog Fly Fishing brings anglers aboard a purpose-built Chittum mangrove skiff, crafted for shallow access, quiet approaches, and stable poling in places other boats can’t reach.
All trips include premium rods, reels, lines, and flies, with tackle provided so you can focus on casting and hooking fish without worrying about gear logistics. Whether it’s the stealth needed for poling on skinny water or the right setup for docklight fishing at night, every detail is chosen to enhance your day on the water.