Fort Lauderdale Fishing Report
Capt. Steve Souther
December 12, 2016
Fort Lauderdale - Saltwater Fishing Report
What should be in a Fort Lauderdale fishing report? Should it be about the people and trips we've run recently? Perhaps the current trends of our fishing? At times, I even try to predict what to expect if and when you come fishing with us. That's like trying to predict the weather without all the equipment they have to help them. LOL
Well, right now Fort Lauderdale is experiencing some great weather and some very good fishing. With our daytime highs in the very low 80's and abundant sunshine, that alone is what you want for any visit here. And should you take advantage of our ocean, you'll be pleasantly surprised in what we are catching.
As expected, Dolphin have been being caught. On shore winds have brought these fish in closer to shore and they are enjoying he feast of Ballyhoo and Flying fish for bait. Most have been smaller fish with a few "gaffers". But it is always nice to have them around and we hope for more to come.
While we are still doing some trolling, most fish are being taken on live bait. On days when the winds are blowing, kite fishing has had excellent results. Sailfish are the intended target but Dolphin and Kingfish have also been joining in. A few sharks as well have shown up. Just a few days ago, we caught the smallest Bull shark I've ever seen at about 4'. Quite a feat on the light tackle we were using.
The Sailfish have been spread out in the depths. The best range recently has been between 100 and 200' of water but we had one on inside the reef yesterday and a few have been caught outside 400' of water.
The picture we have today has Captain Adam on the left. When he is not working the drift boat he is my deck tech and an excellent one at that. And when you can get 6 people behind one Sailfish? You know it's a big one! We had 5 shots at Sails that day and only caught this one. It is not always game, set, match when they bite.
Great weather and very good fishing is what this Fort Lauderdale fishing report is about. I, for one, hope both continue.
Captain Steve
Target Species:
Sailfish, Shark, Swordfish, Wahoo, Tuna, Dolphin, Marlin and more...
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