Florida Fishing Reports

Fort Lauderdale, FL - Offshore - The March winds have improved the fishing as expected. Kite fishing, we caught Big Dolphin 20 to 45 lbs this week along with Sailfish, Wahoo and Sharks. On the reefs were Bonitas and a few King Mackeral. Some nice Mutton Snappers were also cau more...
Capt. David Ide - Fort Lauderdale

Indian River Lagoon & Banana River - Outstanding Catch Dept.- This week, very sadly, lacked any outstanding catches. See report below for the explanation. Fishing has taken a nosedive this week. Of course after last week's spectacular action it would be hard for it to maintain its more...
Capt. John Kumiski - Titusville

Report for Naples, Marco Island and the Ten Thousand Islands - Flawless Fishing This past week was as close to perfection as anyone could ask. The fishing was outstanding. There is still plenty of bait around. The water temperature is on the rise and all the players are showing up for the spring games. I more...
Capt. Matt Hoover - Marco Island

Fort Lauderdale, Florida - Saltwater Fishing Report - It looks like the spring season has officially started. The birds are flying north, and the bait and predators are doing the same. The mullet had an appearance all winter. They could be found in the canals just about any day if you knew where to look more...
Capt. Andy Roydhouse - Fort Lauderdale

Marco Island, Ft. Myers & Boca Grande - Snook and Big Jacks Provide Plenty Hard Fighting ! The one thing I can say about March is that the wind is always going to blow. The past two weeks have been typical of this pattern. However, the overall fishing has been pretty good in the Ft My more...
Capt. Scott Hughes - Fort Myers

Miami, Florida - Offshore - They’re performing a disappearing act. Here today and gone tomorrow. Over there yesterday, right here today. Dolphin that is. Mahi, Mahi. Get ready for these great fighting, colorful, jumping , tasty creatures. Before long the boat ramps wil more...
Capt. Mark Houghtaling - Miami

Ponce Inlet to Mosquito Lagoon - Today in the Mosquito Lagoon it felt as if we were in a wind tunnel. The water was choppy yesterday also making fishing a challenge. We still managed to catch some fish but it was not a banner day. The rest of the week calls for calmer winds and clea more...
Capt. Joe Porcelli - Mosquito Lagoon

Fishing Report for Pine Island Sound to Sarasota Bay, Florida - FISHING REPORT FOR PINE ISLAND SOUND FOR THE WEEK ENDING 2/26/2000 by Capt. Butch Rickey The fishing this week was kind of hit or miss. There are lots of snook and trout around. The snook are big, the trout are mixed. The redfish are starti more...
Capt. Butch Rickey - Pine Island Sound

Venice Inlet and the Gulf of Mexico - King Mackerel are here and there’s no shortage of them. Now is the time to get on a boat and go catch-em up. One thing is for sure, if you want fast action, kings are the way to go. With the south winds we enjoyed all week the weather has been more...
Capt. Dave Pinkham - Venice

Saltwater Fishing Report for Sarasota, Florida. - King Mackerel King Mackerel have been hot for the last two weeks averaging 10-12 pounds. Most were less than 20 pounds. The kings started ten miles north of New Pass in 42' of water and moved south to the Ice Box area after the front passed. Fr more...
Capt. Bob Smith - Sarasota