Fishing Reports by Capt. Dave Kostyo

Action Off Miami Beach Is Outstanding - Dolphin, kingfish, and sailfish with some blackfin tuna beginning to show up are the main offshore species to be found. They are hitting everything from the kite, to flatlines, to downrigger, and the bottom rod. This is also the time of year when y more...
Capt. Dave Kostyo - Miami

Springtime Means Lots of Great Action! - WOW!! Time flies when you're having fun. It seems like just yesterday that I wrote my last report. We've had some great weather conditions with the wind ranging from 2 - 27 knots. The fish have been very cooperative both offshore and inshore. T more...
Capt. Dave Kostyo - Miami

Springtime Action Is Great Both Offshore and Inshore - It's Spring time so whether you like to fish offshore or inshore, pick your place and there are plenty of fish to be caught. Lets start with the offshore first. On the days when there is north current, sailfish are usually fairly easy to find and c more...
Capt. Dave Kostyo - Miami

If It's To Windy You Can Still Go Tarpon Fishing - The saying March comes in like a lion and out like a lamb definitely applied this March. While the winds roared like a lion through the end of March, the lamb portion of the saying never occurred. It wasn't until the several days into April befor more...
Capt. Dave Kostyo - Miami

And The Tarpon Action Keeps On Getting Better!! - I know it sounds like a broken record, however, what a great broken record it is. Tarpon, tarpon, and more tarpon and the bite seems to just keep getting better. The shrimp have been running as soon as it gets dark. With that much bait in the wate more...
Capt. Dave Kostyo - Miami

More GREAT Tarpon Action!! - It's more tarpon action with an offshore trip thrown in. We had a few days just after the full moon when the tarpon played a bit of hide and seek, but the 3rd day after the full moon that changed and they're back to giving many people lots of thrill more...
Capt. Dave Kostyo - Miami

RED HOT Tarpon Action!! - Tarpon, tarpon, and more tarpon!! By the way, did I mention that tarpon fishing has been outstanding. Just wanted to make sure that you understand that tarpon fishing has been red hot. The wind has been howling, however, that hasn't effected the t more...
Capt. Dave Kostyo - Miami

February Action Aboard Knot Nancy - February has flown by very quickly with lots of fishing action. Recently, kingfish have finally made the showing that we've all been waiting for. Sailfish action continues to be strong as long as we have north current. Throw in some dolphin, a few more...
Capt. Dave Kostyo - Miami

Despite The Cold, Tarpon Action Is RED HOT!! - Here's a quick update to keep the report as current as possible. Yet another cold front has made its way through South Florida. This one packed the coldest punch so far this winter. As soon as the sun set, both the air and water temperatures sta more...
Capt. Dave Kostyo - Miami

Red Hot Tarpon Action!! - Red Hot Tarpon Action With The Passing Cold Fronts - January 31, 2009 Tarpon fishing has been excellent. If you're willing to dress warm for the cold weather or give up a little sleep it has been outstanding. With the passing through of the more...
Capt. Dave Kostyo - Miami