Fort Lauderdale Fishing Reports

Fort Lauderdale, FL - Offshore - It’s like summertime! The Dolphin (Mahi-mahi) are biting good! Quite a few decent size fish too. 20 to 45 lbs. We had 25 fish 2 days ago. Most were school size and a few were over 10 lbs. The fish were on a small weed line in 580 feet of water. more...
Capt. David Ide - Fort Lauderdale

Fishing Report for Ft. Lauderdale & Port Everglades - Dolphin are here! On Friday the 25th, we headed out with Mr. Ruben and his 4th grade daughter from the Long Island, Islip area and as we headed out of the inlet 3-5 foot seas said hello along with 20 knot winds from the SE. We took our time getting more...
Capt. Cary Hanna - Fort Lauderdale

Fort Lauderdale, Florida - Saltwater Fishing Report - The bite is on. We had one of those days yesterday that almost felt like work. Lots of Kingfish. Some large ones and a nice mix of mediums. At times they were on the baits as soon as it hit the water. A nice size Dolphin jumped in on the party too. C more...
Capt. Andy Roydhouse - Fort Lauderdale

Fishing Report for Ft. Lauderdale & Port Everglades - Tuna Time They finally reached us. I have been waiting for the Blackfin Tuna bite to show up all month and they are finally hanging around. Early mornings or early evening trips are the best times, these guys are sensitive, to light that is. When a more...
Capt. Cary Hanna - Fort Lauderdale

Fort Lauderdale, Florida - Saltwater Fishing Report - Spring is here and so are the fish. We are getting a good showing of Kingfish, and the usual big boys are mixed in. This is the time of year to grab a 30, 40, 50 or larger! A few Sailfish will be mixed in with the bunch. Dolphin are scattered, but he more...
Capt. Andy Roydhouse - Fort Lauderdale

Fishing Report for Ft. Lauderdale & Port Everglades - King of the Reef West winds have prevailed this last week and pretty strong too. If you are fishing within 2 miles or so from the beaches the water is basically flat. West winds make for a nice sea, offshore it gets swelly which is pretty nice too more...
Capt. Cary Hanna - Fort Lauderdale

Fort Lauderdale, FL - Offshore - Fishing is still great! Sharks, Sailfish, Amberjacks and Dolphin. (Mahi-mahi) They have been biting almost every day! The highlights from the week are: On 3/25/03 Troy Harshman caught a 40” Amberjack. A couple of days later, Paul Chestnut more...
Capt. David Ide - Fort Lauderdale

Fishing Report for Ft. Lauderdale & Port Everglades - Mako Madness Saturday night seemed to be the best night to head offshore to have a chance at a good Swordfish. The winds have been blowing a little to much for my comfort level, but I heard they were going to lay down a little bit for the eveni more...
Capt. Cary Hanna - Fort Lauderdale

Fishing Report for Ft. Lauderdale & Port Everglades - Wonders of the Deep The long tail thresher shark is an accomplishment to bring to the boat. This time of year, the early Spring, these Longtails move their way through our waters. They are mostly nocturnal but can be caught during the day on the bo more...
Capt. Cary Hanna - Fort Lauderdale

Fort Lauderdale, FL - Offshore - Sharks, Sharks and more Sharks! Threshers Sharks, Mako Sharks and Hammerheads are really biting this week. All big Sharks, from 300 to 500 lbs! They have been biting in 350’ of water. A little current is necessary. We have been using Bonita’s more...
Capt. David Ide - Fort Lauderdale