All Florida Fishing Reports
Good bite on Fort Lauderdale Fishing Trips by Rick Brady (1/03/2020)
[Fort Lauderdale,FL] Deep Sea Fishing in Fort Lauderdale essentially quite strong for various species right now. Some pretty breezy weather is finally giving us a break, but the fish so very often love an onshore wind and fishing in Fort Lauderdale can very often pick up when that wind blows. Deep Sea Fishing in Fort Lauderdale essentially quite strong for various species right now.
[Fort Lauderdale,FL] Deep Sea Fishing in Fort Lauderdale essentially quite strong for various species right now. Some pretty breezy weather is finally giving us a break, but the fish so very often love an onshore wind and fishing in Fort Lauderdale can very often pick up when that wind blows. Deep Sea Fishing in Fort Lauderdale essentially quite strong for various species right now.
Palm Beach Jupiter Inshore Fishing Report by Craig Korczynski (1/02/2020)
[Jupiter,FL] Cooler weather has snook active in backbays. Tarpon striking lures and live baits along mangrove shorelines. Grass flats providing a plethora species for anglers to target.
[Jupiter,FL] Cooler weather has snook active in backbays. Tarpon striking lures and live baits along mangrove shorelines. Grass flats providing a plethora species for anglers to target.
The Nature Coast made Santas Nice list this month. by Kyle Messier (12/31/2019)
[Homosassa,FL] Great Gag Grouper off some of the near short waters in Crystal River. The Redfish action in the backcountry is even better though.
[Homosassa,FL] Great Gag Grouper off some of the near short waters in Crystal River. The Redfish action in the backcountry is even better though.
Holiday Season fishing in Ft. Lauderdale by Rick Brady (12/26/2019)
[Fort Lauderdale,FL] Holiday Season fishing in Ft. Lauderdale
[Fort Lauderdale,FL] Holiday Season fishing in Ft. Lauderdale
Could Be Some of the Best Wahoo Fishing! by David Ide (12/20/2019)
[Fort Lauderdale,FL] The wahoo fishing has been incredible. We are even getting them aboard the Lois Ann.
[Fort Lauderdale,FL] The wahoo fishing has been incredible. We are even getting them aboard the Lois Ann.
Mid December Ft. Lauderdale fishing report by Rick Brady (12/20/2019)
[Fort Lauderdale,FL] Pleasant weather here in South Florida for our fishing trips in Ft. Lauderdale. Once again we find ourselves experiencing very mild weather as other parts of the country again get hammered. Northern parts of Florida have also gotten a bit hammered but the fronts have again lost most of of their horses as they reached us here in Broward County.
[Fort Lauderdale,FL] Pleasant weather here in South Florida for our fishing trips in Ft. Lauderdale. Once again we find ourselves experiencing very mild weather as other parts of the country again get hammered. Northern parts of Florida have also gotten a bit hammered but the fronts have again lost most of of their horses as they reached us here in Broward County.
18 year old angler catches a 160 lb. Tuna after a 2 hour fight!! by Tom Zsak (12/18/2019)
[Fort Lauderdale,FL] 18 year old angler catches a 160 lb. Tuna after a 2 hour fight!!
[Fort Lauderdale,FL] 18 year old angler catches a 160 lb. Tuna after a 2 hour fight!!
It's All About the Current by (12/08/2019)
[Miami,FL] Like a switch, the current turned on and the fish starting biting. Pay close attention to your current and you'll find the fish.
[Miami,FL] Like a switch, the current turned on and the fish starting biting. Pay close attention to your current and you'll find the fish.
Good weather, good sea conditions, fluctuating catches by Rick Brady (12/07/2019)
[Fort Lauderdale,FL] Fluctuating catches despite beautiful weather coupled with good current and clean water continue here on our fishing charters in Fort Lauderdale. Numbers of fish remain down but the possibility of catching a good sized fish on any charter is very real.
[Fort Lauderdale,FL] Fluctuating catches despite beautiful weather coupled with good current and clean water continue here on our fishing charters in Fort Lauderdale. Numbers of fish remain down but the possibility of catching a good sized fish on any charter is very real.
Great Half Day with Mark and his Wife by (12/05/2019)
[Miami,FL] There is nothing quite like a winter morning in Miami. You can't count all the species available on one hand, but you can count on some action.
[Miami,FL] There is nothing quite like a winter morning in Miami. You can't count all the species available on one hand, but you can count on some action.
Blackfin, Wahoo & Mahi! by Tom Zsak (12/02/2019)
[Fort Lauderdale,FL] Anglers from New England came down to Fort Lauderdale for some deep sea fishing action and got plenty - starting out with a Black Fin Tuna and a Wahoo, ending with 4 Mahi Mahi's - great day fishing!
[Fort Lauderdale,FL] Anglers from New England came down to Fort Lauderdale for some deep sea fishing action and got plenty - starting out with a Black Fin Tuna and a Wahoo, ending with 4 Mahi Mahi's - great day fishing!
Nov 2019 New Smyrna Mosquito Lagoon Backcountry by Michael Savedow (11/28/2019)
[Mosquito Lagoon,FL] Late fall is here, water temps starting to cool, won't be long now until the winter pattern arrives, fish will begin to school up, winter fish being caught, Sheepshead, Redfish, Bluefish, Black Drum.
[Mosquito Lagoon,FL] Late fall is here, water temps starting to cool, won't be long now until the winter pattern arrives, fish will begin to school up, winter fish being caught, Sheepshead, Redfish, Bluefish, Black Drum.
The Big Tarpon Crashed Thanksgiving Day! by (11/28/2019)
[Fort Lauderdale,FL] Like clock work, the big tarpon made an appearance just before thanksgiving day. And now the silver king is all I can think about.
[Fort Lauderdale,FL] Like clock work, the big tarpon made an appearance just before thanksgiving day. And now the silver king is all I can think about.
Deep Sea Sport Fishing Fort Lauderdale Topshotfishing Happy Day Today by Tom Zsak (11/24/2019)
[Fort Lauderdale,FL] Fishing off shore in Fort Lauderdale - anglers caught two Wahoo's!! Great fighting fish!! Delicious to eat as well!!
[Fort Lauderdale,FL] Fishing off shore in Fort Lauderdale - anglers caught two Wahoo's!! Great fighting fish!! Delicious to eat as well!!
SW FL-Bonita Beach: Fishing Action good offshore and inshore by Dave Hanson (11/23/2019)
[Bonita Beach,FL] Tides have been pretty good in the bay, for winter season, so far, and conditions in the gulf have been variable, but with plenty of calm enough days to get well offshore.
[Bonita Beach,FL] Tides have been pretty good in the bay, for winter season, so far, and conditions in the gulf have been variable, but with plenty of calm enough days to get well offshore.
DAYTIME IS THE RIGHT TIME FOR SWORDFISH! by David Ide (11/23/2019)
[Fort Lauderdale,FL] Swordfishing is florida # 1 fishery these days there is nothing in the world like hooking on of these gladiators of the sea and seeing them jump.
[Fort Lauderdale,FL] Swordfishing is florida # 1 fishery these days there is nothing in the world like hooking on of these gladiators of the sea and seeing them jump.
Sport Fishing Off Shore Fort Lauderdale Topshotfishing Happy Day Today by Tom Zsak (11/18/2019)
[Fort Lauderdale,FL] While bottom fishing, angler caught a 8+ft. Golden Hammerhead Shark - exciting fight and catch. Shark was released.
[Fort Lauderdale,FL] While bottom fishing, angler caught a 8+ft. Golden Hammerhead Shark - exciting fight and catch. Shark was released.
False Albacore getting fired up in Crystal River, FL. by Kyle Messier (11/17/2019)
[Homosassa,FL] Great fly action on False Albacore out of Crystal River, FL. Long drag screaming runs and busted knuckles. Life is Good.
[Homosassa,FL] Great fly action on False Albacore out of Crystal River, FL. Long drag screaming runs and busted knuckles. Life is Good.
Palm Beach and Jupiter inshore fishing report by Craig Korczynski (11/12/2019)
[Jupiter,FL] cooler weather driving fish to channels and deep holes. Snook bite is excellent around docks and seawalls. Tarpon fishing offering multiple hook ups.
[Jupiter,FL] cooler weather driving fish to channels and deep holes. Snook bite is excellent around docks and seawalls. Tarpon fishing offering multiple hook ups.
Fall Action Continues to Be Hot In Naples by Tim Rushing (10/28/2019)
[Naples,FL] It has been a very busy several weeks with charters in the Naples Marco Island Area, with lots of folks booking charters in Naples and Marco Island, and enjoying some of the great fishing action we have been having...
[Naples,FL] It has been a very busy several weeks with charters in the Naples Marco Island Area, with lots of folks booking charters in Naples and Marco Island, and enjoying some of the great fishing action we have been having...
Snook fishing in Ft Lauderdale by (10/28/2019)
[Fort Lauderdale,FL] Captain Ryan with Tell n Tales and Reel Reports really put us on the bite. Epic night, fishing late til 11pm, we skated about 50-fish, with two slot Snook. Great to finally fish in season and keep one of these beauties.
[Fort Lauderdale,FL] Captain Ryan with Tell n Tales and Reel Reports really put us on the bite. Epic night, fishing late til 11pm, we skated about 50-fish, with two slot Snook. Great to finally fish in season and keep one of these beauties.
Mullet Run Snook Fishing! by Ryan Rasberry (10/27/2019)
[Fort Lauderdale,FL] The snook and tarpon bite is going strong. The mullet are still coming through!
[Fort Lauderdale,FL] The snook and tarpon bite is going strong. The mullet are still coming through!
Late October Mullet Run Inshore Action by Tim O'Connor (10/22/2019)
[Fort Lauderdale,FL] The Mullet Run is alive and well! Tarpon and Snook are feasting in the Intracoastal and under the bridges!
[Fort Lauderdale,FL] The Mullet Run is alive and well! Tarpon and Snook are feasting in the Intracoastal and under the bridges!
Fort Lauderdale Fishing Topshotfishing Happy Day Today by Tom Zsak (10/16/2019)
[Fort Lauderdale,FL] Great time in Fort Lauderdale fishing for Wahoo
[Fort Lauderdale,FL] Great time in Fort Lauderdale fishing for Wahoo
Charter Fishing Fort Lauderdale Topshotfishing Happy Day Today by Tom Zsak (10/11/2019)
[Fort Lauderdale,FL] Husband and wife fished with the Topshotsport Fishing Team - had a good time fishing, catching a couple of Wahoos and Black Fin Tuna.
[Fort Lauderdale,FL] Husband and wife fished with the Topshotsport Fishing Team - had a good time fishing, catching a couple of Wahoos and Black Fin Tuna.
White Bait Galore, Mullet Run Slowing Down by (10/06/2019)
[Fort Lauderdale,FL] The mullet run has slowed down off the beach, but the bridges and creeks have been hopping with bait and fish.
[Fort Lauderdale,FL] The mullet run has slowed down off the beach, but the bridges and creeks have been hopping with bait and fish.
Deep Sea Sport Fishing Fort Lauderdale Topshotfishing Happy Day Today by Tom Zsak (10/04/2019)
[Fort Lauderdale,FL] Anglers from Chicago fished Fort Lauderdale waters catching 5 Mahi Mahi's, Bonitas and a Sailfish that pulled the hook. Action and fun had by all.
[Fort Lauderdale,FL] Anglers from Chicago fished Fort Lauderdale waters catching 5 Mahi Mahi's, Bonitas and a Sailfish that pulled the hook. Action and fun had by all.
Daytona New Smyrna Mosquito Lagoon Backcountry by Michael Savedow (10/02/2019)
[Daytona Beach,FL] Fall is here with east breezes off the ocean, cooler mornings, high water levels in the lagoon and backcountry, bait fish and migratotry game fish start to arrive with the the change of season starting.
[Daytona Beach,FL] Fall is here with east breezes off the ocean, cooler mornings, high water levels in the lagoon and backcountry, bait fish and migratotry game fish start to arrive with the the change of season starting.
Light Tackle Mullet Run Action with Junior Anglers by Tim O'Connor (9/30/2019)
[Miami,FL] Junior Anlgers have a big time fishing the Mullet Run with light tackle! Snook and Tarpon action!
[Miami,FL] Junior Anlgers have a big time fishing the Mullet Run with light tackle! Snook and Tarpon action!
Bluefish Blitzing off of the Nature Coast. by Kyle Messier (9/29/2019)
[Homosassa,FL] The Bluefish Blitz along the Nature Coast is going down off the coast of both Crystal River and Homosassa. Anglers looking for consistent action should look no further our coast as its on fire right now!!!
[Homosassa,FL] The Bluefish Blitz along the Nature Coast is going down off the coast of both Crystal River and Homosassa. Anglers looking for consistent action should look no further our coast as its on fire right now!!!
Big Tarpon Eat Big Mullet by (9/19/2019)
[Fort Lauderdale,FL] After a lot research online and on YouTube, I came to a conclusion. Large Tarpon eat very large (very wounded) mullet fish! Sounds simple right?
[Fort Lauderdale,FL] After a lot research online and on YouTube, I came to a conclusion. Large Tarpon eat very large (very wounded) mullet fish! Sounds simple right?
Mullet Run/South Florida-Twinstagator Charters by (9/16/2019)
[Hollywood,FL] Amazing Mullet Run charter onboard "Twinstagator" Charters with Capt. Tim O'Connor. 9/15/2019
[Hollywood,FL] Amazing Mullet Run charter onboard "Twinstagator" Charters with Capt. Tim O'Connor. 9/15/2019
First-Time Mullet Run Chaos! by Tim O'Connor (9/16/2019)
[Miami,FL] Doug and Dan joined Capt Tim aboard TwinstiGator Charters to get their Mullet Run Baptism of Fire and they got to see a show! Several pods of mullet showed up near the trough and the pods were getting worked by Tarpon, Snook and Jack Cravelle.
[Miami,FL] Doug and Dan joined Capt Tim aboard TwinstiGator Charters to get their Mullet Run Baptism of Fire and they got to see a show! Several pods of mullet showed up near the trough and the pods were getting worked by Tarpon, Snook and Jack Cravelle.
65th Wedding Anniversary Fishing Trip by Tim Rushing (9/15/2019)
[Marco Island,FL] Art , Bob, their 86 year old dad, Art, and Brother in law Matt grinded out a hard working windy morning beating up the little snook, reds, and big mangrove snapper.
[Marco Island,FL] Art , Bob, their 86 year old dad, Art, and Brother in law Matt grinded out a hard working windy morning beating up the little snook, reds, and big mangrove snapper.
Good Fishing in SW Florida by Tim Rushing (9/13/2019)
[Naples,FL] If you have ever wanted to get in some good fishing in SW Florida, September is always a good month because we start to feel the breezes cool us a little, and the angle of the sun starts to wane, but the water is hot, and the fish are still all over the place
[Naples,FL] If you have ever wanted to get in some good fishing in SW Florida, September is always a good month because we start to feel the breezes cool us a little, and the angle of the sun starts to wane, but the water is hot, and the fish are still all over the place
Hurricane Dorian Kick Started the Mullet Run by (9/06/2019)
[Miami,FL] It was a like a switch. The mullet appeared immediately as Hurricane Dorian was sitting off our coast. It is go time!
[Miami,FL] It was a like a switch. The mullet appeared immediately as Hurricane Dorian was sitting off our coast. It is go time!
Sept 2019 New Smyrna Beach Mosquito Lagoon Backcountry by Michael Savedow (9/04/2019)
[Mosquito Lagoon,FL] Early fall patterns are starting, bait fish migration has just begun with inshore game fish following down the coast as the the season begins to change to autumn.
[Mosquito Lagoon,FL] Early fall patterns are starting, bait fish migration has just begun with inshore game fish following down the coast as the the season begins to change to autumn.
Juvenile Tarpon Time along the Nature Coast. by Kyle Messier (8/25/2019)
[Homosassa,FL] Summer time is a perfect time to target juvenile Tarpon around the Nature Coast. Crystal River and Homosassa Fishing Report.
[Homosassa,FL] Summer time is a perfect time to target juvenile Tarpon around the Nature Coast. Crystal River and Homosassa Fishing Report.
From Texas To Fort Lauderdale Sportfishing by Tom Zsak (8/24/2019)
[Fort Lauderdale,FL] Troy Caraway and his wife, Lindsay, along with their sons, Liam and Colby, and their daughter, Blake, were vacationing in Fort Lauderdale from Houston Texas. While in Fort Lauderdale, they chartered the Top Shot Sportfishing charter boat team for a private deep-sea charter boat sport fishing trip. As the Caraway’s boarded the boat, they were greeted by Captain Zsak, and his mate.
[Fort Lauderdale,FL] Troy Caraway and his wife, Lindsay, along with their sons, Liam and Colby, and their daughter, Blake, were vacationing in Fort Lauderdale from Houston Texas. While in Fort Lauderdale, they chartered the Top Shot Sportfishing charter boat team for a private deep-sea charter boat sport fishing trip. As the Caraway’s boarded the boat, they were greeted by Captain Zsak, and his mate.
Fishing Continues to be Outstanding! by Tim Rushing (8/23/2019)
[Naples,FL] As August has settled into the full fledged dog days of hot muggy weather mixed with rain, the traditional Southwest Florida fishing patterns have settled in as well. The bait is still readily available to get, but has gotten smaller, and we are getting it along the beaches. In spite of my normal instincts to go out to the bait wrecks and get the bigger baits, the old adage 'Elephants like peanuts' has seemed to become the norm on our trips the past few weeks.
[Naples,FL] As August has settled into the full fledged dog days of hot muggy weather mixed with rain, the traditional Southwest Florida fishing patterns have settled in as well. The bait is still readily available to get, but has gotten smaller, and we are getting it along the beaches. In spite of my normal instincts to go out to the bait wrecks and get the bigger baits, the old adage 'Elephants like peanuts' has seemed to become the norm on our trips the past few weeks.
Junior Angler Trip-Action Packed by Tim O'Connor (8/20/2019)
[Miami,FL] Junior Anglers can't get enough of the inshore action aboard TwinstiGator Charters!
[Miami,FL] Junior Anglers can't get enough of the inshore action aboard TwinstiGator Charters!
Offshore Fishing Reports in Fort Lauderdale, FL by Tom Zsak (8/14/2019)
[Fort Lauderdale,FL] Offshore fishing with young anglers in Fort Lauderdale - Caught Vermilion Snapper, as well as yellow-eye Snapper - anglers enjoyed their fishing experience.
[Fort Lauderdale,FL] Offshore fishing with young anglers in Fort Lauderdale - Caught Vermilion Snapper, as well as yellow-eye Snapper - anglers enjoyed their fishing experience.
Took The Day off To Do Maintenance by David Ide (8/14/2019)
[Fort Lauderdale,FL] Boat and gear maintenance is extremely important to us. We don't schedule charters on specific days for each boat to go through our checklist of motor maintenance, safety gear, etc.
[Fort Lauderdale,FL] Boat and gear maintenance is extremely important to us. We don't schedule charters on specific days for each boat to go through our checklist of motor maintenance, safety gear, etc.
The Bigger Mahi Are Showing Up off Miami by (8/14/2019)
[Miami,FL] If you can get out there, now is a great opportunity to get on some bigger fish of the season. We found some nice gaffers about 15 miles offshore.
[Miami,FL] If you can get out there, now is a great opportunity to get on some bigger fish of the season. We found some nice gaffers about 15 miles offshore.
Non-Stop Action Off the Beach by Tim O'Connor (8/10/2019)
[Miami,FL] We decided to get in on the red-hot bite off the beach in Dade County aboard TwinstiGator Charters!
[Miami,FL] We decided to get in on the red-hot bite off the beach in Dade County aboard TwinstiGator Charters!
August 2019 Daytona New Smyrna Beach Backcountry by Michael Savedow (8/10/2019)
[Daytona Beach,FL] Has been a great summer on Mosquito Lagoon now looking forward to the start of fall with the seasonal migration of game fish and bait fish coming down the Florida coast line.
[Daytona Beach,FL] Has been a great summer on Mosquito Lagoon now looking forward to the start of fall with the seasonal migration of game fish and bait fish coming down the Florida coast line.
SW FL-Bonita beach: Lots of rain, but fishing good when you can go by Dave Hanson (8/09/2019)
[Bonita Beach,FL] Among a lot of stormy days and drenchings, I managed a few inshore and offshore trips, most of which yielded good results.
[Bonita Beach,FL] Among a lot of stormy days and drenchings, I managed a few inshore and offshore trips, most of which yielded good results.
Red Hot Summer Fishing in Miami, FL by Jason Robinson (8/03/2019)
[Miami,FL] Fishing has been almost as hot as the weather here in south Florida. We started the summer off still in live bait mode, flying kites on the edge of the reef and some days slow trolling baits. The fishing on the edge has been steady the last few months we have caught Blackfin Tunas, Kingfish, Bonita and even the occasional summer sailfish!
[Miami,FL] Fishing has been almost as hot as the weather here in south Florida. We started the summer off still in live bait mode, flying kites on the edge of the reef and some days slow trolling baits. The fishing on the edge has been steady the last few months we have caught Blackfin Tunas, Kingfish, Bonita and even the occasional summer sailfish!
August Fishing Forecast on the Indian River by Charlie Conner (8/03/2019)
[Port St. Lucie,FL] The dog days of August have arrived, and you can bet on hot muggy weather for the Treasure Coast. Make sure you take the usual precautions of sunscreen and hydration when outside this time of year.
[Port St. Lucie,FL] The dog days of August have arrived, and you can bet on hot muggy weather for the Treasure Coast. Make sure you take the usual precautions of sunscreen and hydration when outside this time of year.
Big Snook Near The Inlets by Bob Bushholz (8/03/2019)
[Stuart,FL] We have been spending a lot of time on charters the past few months live baiting with greenies and pilchards on circle hooks south in the St. Lucie Inlet area.
[Stuart,FL] We have been spending a lot of time on charters the past few months live baiting with greenies and pilchards on circle hooks south in the St. Lucie Inlet area.