Fort Lauderdale Fishing Report
Capt. Steve Souther
August 27, 2019
Fort Lauderdale - Saltwater Fishing Report
August began sort of so-so but as you will see in this Fort Lauderdale fishing report, things are heating up here off our coast.
Offshore
The biggest change has been the fishing offshore of Fort Lauderdale. Recent all-day trips have been very successful in both Swordfish and Mahi-mahi.
Our most recent Swordfishing trip netted us 2 nice bites. Both decent fish between 150-200 lbs. While we were able to see the fish, we were not able to get either into the boat. Our guests were delighted with the fight and the sights, but as you can imagine, Capt. Jimmy and crew were decimated.
It's always that last little bit that gives the most trouble. With less line out, each time the fish moves, it has a more direct impact on the hook and where it is set. This is true for most any type of fish and NO fish is excited about their first boat ride… LOL
Our next all-day trip was strictly for Dolphin. Since it was the same guest and with the heart break the day before, They decided to make another day drop for a Sword. In their travels, they did find Dolphin and ended up with a nice catch. This was repeated a few days later with Mahi's being found much closer to shore than the day before, only about 7-8 miles off the coast. I guess a Swordfish Just wasn't in the cards for this customer.
On the Reef
Closer to shore where our shorter 4- and 6-hour trips fish, we are finding Bonitos and Kings biting well. Much better than in recent weeks. The drift fishing boat has also been doing well in this area with assorted snapper and other reef fish as well as a few Kings and Bonitos.
It's all about fishing and catching something. And having fun doing it. And we have been.
Capt. Steve
Target Species:
Sailfish, Shark, Tuna, Dolphin, Swordfish, Wahoo and more...
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