We have had an unusual year as far as our weather here in Fort Lauderdale. While most of you have been freezing your butts off, we have been experiencing higher than normal temperatures. The cold fronts we did have didn't stay long and the water never got really cool enough to move the fish through. January and February were slow months for fishing but things are changing for the good.

We've already experienced some Dolphin which is usually a spring and summer fish. But the BIG surprise is the Tunas and Bonitos are showing about 1 month early! Bonitos, a valuable bait source for us, are biting well and giving our anglers some well-deserved action. Bending the rod is always our goal and these fish sure do fit that bill. With them, some nice sized Blackfin Tunas are also in the area, again arriving earlier than normal.

Our trip yesterday was quite a surprise to find us reeling more than talking. Bonitos 2 and 3 at a time, a Blackfin here and there, even a Dolphin that's being held in the picture.

And with these fish come the predators, the big Sharks! Mix this with some Sailfish action and you've got yourself a great trip! Fort Lauderdale fishing is lighting up. It's time to get out there. I look forward to it every day.

Tight Lines

Captain Steve

Fish Species: Sailfish, Swordfish, Tuna, Wahoo, Mahi-mahi and more...
Bait Used:
Tackle Used:
Method Used:
Water Depth:
Water Temperature:
Wind Direction:
Wind Speed:



Do you want to leave a comment? Login or register now to leave a comment.


No comments so far

About The Author: Captain Steve Souther

Company: Fanntastic Fishing

Area Reporting: Fort Lauderdale

Bio: Captain Steve Souther has now joined our team at Fanntastic Fishing and we're delighted to have him and his 37+ years experience. Fishing professionally locally since 1976, Steve has guided thousands of novice and experienced anglers to the joys of deep sea fishing on both drift and charter boats. Often asked what is the biggest fish he's ever caught, he answers with a smile... "I haven't caught him yet..."

954-728-9880
Click Here For Past Fishing Reports by Captain Steve Souther