Fort Lauderdale, Florida - Saltwater Fishing Report
Capt. Ron Mallet
April 9, 2000
Fort Lauderdale - Saltwater Fishing Report
This is a great time to try out your light tackle skills on the inshore waters of Fort Lauderdale. There is loads of small baitfish (looks like baby blue runners) all over the harbor and the canals. Because of this the Jacks are in the area snacking at will. Find the bait and you'll get bites on the Jacks. One of the easiest ways to find the baitfish is to look for the diving pelicans next to the shoreline or seawalls. These fish are in the 4-8 pound range and it seems they must of spent alot of time running the ocean because they are very brightly colored. This makes a great situation for anyone who has the urge to bend a flyrod. I know that most would love the glory of fighting a tarpon but the reality in Fort Lauderdale is the Jacks will give you alot of room to work on your learning curve.
The Cudas are still around too. Since we have had little rain, the everglades are dumping minimal water out of the rivers. This is giving us some great visibility in the canals and ICW. The cudas can be sight fished, laying up under certain docks in the residential canals. I've seen a few Snook also but they see me too during the day and just move out of the baits way while they give me the fin.
The offshore scene is its expected great action for this time of year, slob Kings, Dolphin in close and the occasional Sailfish and Shark.
Fort Lauderdale, Miami Beach, Pompano and Boca Raton Florida fishing trips. Your full time guide, Captain Ron Mallet, has over 25 years fishing in South Florida. If you are looking to head offshore for deep sea action or stay in the always calm harbor and canals for light tackle fishing, he can put you on the fish.
