Fort Lauderdale Fishing Outlook November
Capt. John Logan
November 8, 2009
Fort Lauderdale - Saltwater Fishing Report
Fort Lauderdale Fishing Outlook
November, 2009
November is a time of change in Fort Lauderdale on how we fish and what we fish for. We have had one cold front so far that did spur some action, mostly in Sailfish but other species also were involved. With our higher than normal temperatures of late, we are still trolling on most days since the surface temperature is still warm.
That will change soon. Even mild fronts produce migration in bait and fish. We have seen large schools of mullet in deep water as well as close to shore. Spanish Sardines were thick a few weeks ago just north of us here in Ft. Lauderdale. As these schools move through our area, so do the fish following their food source and often opportunities become more abundant as the bait leaves and the fish are behind looking to feed.
Sailfish will soon be the most predominant fish caught here. Tuna and some Dolphinfish will also be involved, as will our Kingfish population. As the fronts become more frequent and produce colder weather, it moves these fish faster, so fast that at times, they can be seen "tailing" (swimming on the surface), sometimes in large groups. A quick move and pitched bait can yield an instant bite in these cases. The chase is on!
While not every day is a home run, this time of year and for the next few months is some of the most exciting fishing. This time of year is one of the reasons we do what we do. Even after over 30 years of guiding people to the fish, I still get excited when the bite is on.
You will too…
Captains Rick and Steve
Fort Lauderdale Fishing Forecast:
We expect this trend to continue and improve with the use of live bait in the next few weeks.
Target Species:
Sailfish, Dolphin, Kingfish, Barracuda, Tuna, Wahoo
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