Fishing Reports by Capt. Mark Houghtaling

Miami, Florida - Offshore - Here today, gone tomorrow. That’s been the best way to describe the Dolphin action. Just when you think they are here to stay for a while, they up and disappear for a couple of days. The anglers that have been finding fish, have been having more...
Capt. Mark Houghtaling - Miami

Miami, Florida - Offshore - Dolphin have finally arrived here in South Florida. This isn’t just a wave of Dolphin moving through. This is the full fledged Dolphin run that we call our Dolphin season, and there are big ones, small ones, and in-between ones. Anglers ha more...
Capt. Mark Houghtaling - Miami

Miami, Florida - Offshore - Fishing Report May 1, 2000 Mark Houghtaling I realize that not everyone can fish on a weekday. And, that it can get quite crowded on the weekends. But if you could see the difference between fishing on the wee more...
Capt. Mark Houghtaling - Miami

Miami, Florida - Offshore - West and southwesterly winds have been putting a damper on the offshore fishing scene. Dolphin have been making brief showings and encouraging action, but it only lasts for a day or two before they move on. The westerly winds are not conducive fo more...
Capt. Mark Houghtaling - Miami

Miami, Florida - Offshore - A nice mixed bag of fish is occurring offshore right now! Fishing has been easy, just pick your target and go fishing. Dolphin are showing up each week in ever increasing numbers. You can find them along the edge of the Gulf Stream, or you can ven more...
Capt. Mark Houghtaling - Miami

Miami, Florida - Offshore - Windy April weather has been keeping many anglers at home, but the one’s that are braving the rough seas have been finding great fishing offshore. Not only has the action been hot at times, it has also been varied, with a large variety of f more...
Capt. Mark Houghtaling - Miami

Miami, Florida - Offshore - What’s your pleasure? Sailfish, Dolphin, Kingfish? And how big do you want them? Ten pounders? Twenty Pounders. How about a forty pound Kingfish or Dolphin? Why not a fifty pound Sailfish thrown in for good measure. It’s all possible. more...
Capt. Mark Houghtaling - Miami

Miami, Florida - Offshore - Everywhere you read , you will see something written about fishing with live bait. Without a doubt, using livebait will definitely increase your chances of catching fish. One of the easiest methods of catching live bait is with the use of a cast n more...
Capt. Mark Houghtaling - Miami

Miami, Florida - Offshore - They’re performing a disappearing act. Here today and gone tomorrow. Over there yesterday, right here today. Dolphin that is. Mahi, Mahi. Get ready for these great fighting, colorful, jumping , tasty creatures. Before long the boat ramps wil more...
Capt. Mark Houghtaling - Miami

Miami, Florida - Offshore - Are the Blue Marlin running? A few Marlin in the 300 pound class were reported being caught this past week. One fish was released during the Don Shula Coco Plum Invitational Sailfish Tournament. Another fish was reported to me by Crasm1 by e-mail. more...
Capt. Mark Houghtaling - Miami