Quick Cast:
 Area Reports
 Find-a-Guide
 Forums
 Tides

Departments:
 Articles
 Books
 Clubs & Orgs.
 Fishing Reports
 Feedback
 Forums
 Fly Fishing
 Guides & Charters
 Links
 Photo Gallery
 Reef Locator
 Regulations
 Software
 Survey
 Tournaments
 Travel
 Weather
 Home

Administration:
 About Us
 Advertising
 Contact
 Privacy
 Terms of Use
 Web Development

What a Spectacular Month

Capt. Dean Panos
April 25, 2019
Miami - Saltwater Fishing Report

The conditions off of Miami have been epic. We have had purple blue water as well as strong north current. These two factors plus it is springtime has meant only one thing, and that is incredible fishing off of Miami. Sailfish are snapping. Our best day we caught 11 out of 14 sailfish. Our customers had just gotten off of a cruise so we didn't start fishing until 10:30am and by 3pm they were worn out and we heading in. That's some pretty good fishing for basically only a half-day. The day before that trip we had and absolutely gorgeous weather with crystal blue skies, a slight chill in the air and absolutely no wind. Usually no wind is not good for sailfishing, but when you have 3 knots of north current and purple blue water, wind is not as important. We caught 9 sailfish that day and all but one was caught on spinning rods. We also had one day a week or so ago that we got covered up in sailfish. We had two kites out with three baits on each kite and we hooked 5 sailfish at one time. Even with only two anglers we managed to catch 4 out of the 5 sailfish and then proceeded to catch two more singles. So as you can see the sailfishing is on fire in Miami right now.

Click to Enlarge Photo

Click to Enlarge Photo

Besides sailfish we are seeing good numbers of blackfin tunas. Gone are the 5 to 15 pound tunas and now we are catching the 20 -35 pound tunas. Our biggest this year is still only 28 pounds but I'm sure we will get them in the 30-pound plus range very soon. The tunas have been biting both flatlines and kite baits and have been hitting throughout the day. As we get into May, the blackfin bite will be getting better in the late afternoon. We can cater our trips to start at noon and fish till dark so we still get a full day in but have better chances of catching bigger and more blackfins. It also doesn't hurt the sailfishing since in the late afternoon the sailfish bite is usually very good as well.

Click to Enlarge Photo


Swordfishing has been great all winter long but it seems to have slowed down a bit about two weeks ago. We did a day sword trip this week and were lucky enough to catch a beautiful 180-pound swordfish. This fish put up quite the fight, especially at the end. We would get the sword almost to the boat and she would take out 100 feet of line. This happened about 10 times. Leo our mate took a great dart shot with the swordfish still down 25 feet and nailed it!!

Click to Enlarge Photo


April is now pretty much over and it has been the best month of the year in regards to fishing and business wise. May is usually just as good as far as fishing but we still have quiet a few days open, so with great fishing in Miami both now and forecasted for the month for May, it is time to book your trips. Whether its sailfish, blackfin tunas, swordfish and very soon mahis, May is the month to do it!

Tight Lines,
Capt. Dean Panos

Miami Fishing Forecast:

Great fishing for blacken tunas, and sailfish as well as maxis and swordfish offshore

Target Species:

sailfish, blackfin tunas, swordfish, mahis

More Fishing Reports:

 

Captain Dean Panos specializes in live bait, light tackle offshore sport fishing, and offshore big game fishing. He is a professional, tournament proven, offshore guide that has been fishing South Florida and Bahamas for over 20 years. From sailfish to swordfish, Capt. Dean Panos will provide you with a fishing trip of a lifetime.

Contact Info:

Double D Charters
16486 SW 70th Street
Pembroke Pines, FL 33331
Phone: 954-805-8231
Email the Captain
Visit his Web Site
Browse Photo Gallery
Display Find-a-Guide Listing


Copyright © 1997-2024, CyberAngler - All Rights Reserved
Privacy Policy :: Terms of Use
For Questions and comments please use our Feedback Form
Back to the Top