When you think of activities in Miami, visiting the beaches, enjoying tasty food tours or just exploring the city comes to mind. However, fishing is an often overlooked activity in the Magic City. While there are certainly opportunities to cast and retrieve on one of the many piers in the South Florida area, having your own small fishing boat offers so much more flexibility and freedom.
The great news is that buying a small boat won’t make you take out a second mortgage on your home. In fact, I’ve found five small fishing boat options ranging from only $1,400 to up to $25,000.
Top 5 New Small Fishing Boats for Every Budget, From $1,400 to $25k
- 2025 Tracker Grizzly 1036 Utility: For those fishers who are on a really tight budget, the Tracker Grizzly 1036 Utility boat is about as barebones as you can get. However, what it lacks in features and amenities, it makes up for in durability and a price under $1,400. We’d put a little 2.5hp four-stoke Suzuki on it and scoot around the canals.
- 2025 Sun Tracker Bass Buggy 16 XL Select: The Bass Buggy 16 XL Select is Sun Tracker’s most compact Pontoon. Although it is a compact option, you’ll still be able to fit seven passengers while you’re fishing. The 16 XL comes standard with a 20hp outboard, but it’ll take up to about 50hp and still stay under $25,000.
- 2025 Tracker Bass Tracker Classic Limited: For just under $19,000, the Bass Tracker Classic Limited Edition offers unique mats, decals and deck stripe over the standard tracker. You get seating for four, ample storage, and a powerful 50hp outboard. To help make your fishing experience even easier, make sure to use the upgraded fishing feature set that includes a Lowrance Hook5 Reveal color GPS fishfinder.
- 2025 Mako Pro Skiff 15 CC: As we get near the top of the $25,000 budget, Mako’s Pro Skiff 15 CC is an affordable yet high-powered fishing boat. This one is packed with features including a 65-quart Orion cooler, a baitwell, rod holders and plenty of storage. The 60hp is also plenty of power for its small size.
- 2024 Tahoe T16: For a more sport-focused boat experience without breaking the bank, Tahoe’s T16 ticks a lot of the right boxes. It has a standard 60hp Mercury outboard, seating for six, a multifunction touchscreen display and two forward lounges with under-seat storage. Completing the package is a matching custom-built trailer.
