All Florida Fishing Reports
Good action on the deep grass flats in north Sarasota Bay by Jim Klopfer (8/03/2019)
[Sarasota,FL] Summer rains have the water temperature down a few degrees and fish have responded. Trout, bluefish, mackerel, and more are hitting jigs while drifting the flats.
[Sarasota,FL] Summer rains have the water temperature down a few degrees and fish have responded. Trout, bluefish, mackerel, and more are hitting jigs while drifting the flats.
Better Weed Lines, Decent Action, Schoolie Dolphin off Miami by (7/30/2019)
[Miami,FL] After weeks of scattered weeds making trolling tough, found some decent weed lines and weed patches with life and mostly schoolie-sized Dolphin
[Miami,FL] After weeks of scattered weeds making trolling tough, found some decent weed lines and weed patches with life and mostly schoolie-sized Dolphin
Fishing in the Heat of July in Tampa Bay by John Rivers (7/24/2019)
[Tampa,FL] It's been hot and we've had a lot of rain, but despite that were still catching quality snook, Mangroves and some redfish mixed in.
[Tampa,FL] It's been hot and we've had a lot of rain, but despite that were still catching quality snook, Mangroves and some redfish mixed in.
Juvenile tarpon 7/23 by (7/23/2019)
[Fort Lauderdale,FL] We caught a handful of tarpon in the dock lights around Port Everglades this week. Fish were actively feeding on minnows in the lights when we pitched at them.
[Fort Lauderdale,FL] We caught a handful of tarpon in the dock lights around Port Everglades this week. Fish were actively feeding on minnows in the lights when we pitched at them.
Mahi madness by (7/23/2019)
[Pompano Beach,FL] Catching mahi is super fun for everybody. And not that difficult. We chose to hop around weed patches and Chum and before we know it mahis showed up. Great fish always measure those small mahis and have a big rod ready when that big mahi shows up.
[Pompano Beach,FL] Catching mahi is super fun for everybody. And not that difficult. We chose to hop around weed patches and Chum and before we know it mahis showed up. Great fish always measure those small mahis and have a big rod ready when that big mahi shows up.
Off To A Great Start In July! by Tim Rushing (7/23/2019)
[Naples,FL] I hope everyone had a great 4th of July last week! After starting the week red hot, the fireworks continued all week and right on through the 4th on the water…It’s been a Southern Gentlemen style start to the month!
[Naples,FL] I hope everyone had a great 4th of July last week! After starting the week red hot, the fireworks continued all week and right on through the 4th on the water…It’s been a Southern Gentlemen style start to the month!
Dock Light Madness by (7/23/2019)
[Fort Lauderdale,FL] Tarpon and Snook, non-stop action. Bridges and Dock lights inshore at night.
[Fort Lauderdale,FL] Tarpon and Snook, non-stop action. Bridges and Dock lights inshore at night.
The Tarpon are Coming by (7/23/2019)
[Fort Lauderdale,FL] I went fishing in Port Everglades and saw some tarpon rolling. I went fishing, although I didn’t catch anything I saw many tarpon.
[Fort Lauderdale,FL] I went fishing in Port Everglades and saw some tarpon rolling. I went fishing, although I didn’t catch anything I saw many tarpon.
The Mahi are out there! by (7/22/2019)
[Miami,FL] School of Mahi very present 10 miles offshore. It was a blast with Captain Mike and crew.
[Miami,FL] School of Mahi very present 10 miles offshore. It was a blast with Captain Mike and crew.
Transitioning from Tarpon Time to Shark Hunting. by Kyle Messier (7/21/2019)
[Homosassa,FL] After a great 2019 Tarpon season anglers are now searching for other angling options. Shark fishing the Nature Coast is one of the HOT bites going on right now.
[Homosassa,FL] After a great 2019 Tarpon season anglers are now searching for other angling options. Shark fishing the Nature Coast is one of the HOT bites going on right now.
Nighttime Fly Fishing Action! by Tim O'Connor (7/21/2019)
[Fort Lauderdale,FL] We had a chance to fish with a Dream Team for some amazing nighttime fly fishing action in Fort Lauderdale! It was non-stop action and the tarpon bite was on fire!
[Fort Lauderdale,FL] We had a chance to fish with a Dream Team for some amazing nighttime fly fishing action in Fort Lauderdale! It was non-stop action and the tarpon bite was on fire!
Tarpon Fishing the Florida Keys by Rick Stanczyk (7/21/2019)
[Islamorada,FL] July is half way over – boy does time fly! It’s definitely felt like summer time, though as of late it’s actually been a little nicer out. We’ve had a little bit more wind so that has helped keep things a hair cooler, as well as several overcast/rainy days.
[Islamorada,FL] July is half way over – boy does time fly! It’s definitely felt like summer time, though as of late it’s actually been a little nicer out. We’ve had a little bit more wind so that has helped keep things a hair cooler, as well as several overcast/rainy days.
Fun Flats Action for All Ages by Tim O'Connor (7/20/2019)
[Islamorada,FL] While down in Islamorada for the Independence Day Holiday, it was time to explore the bayside flats and the flats did not disappoint aboard TwinstiGator Charters!
[Islamorada,FL] While down in Islamorada for the Independence Day Holiday, it was time to explore the bayside flats and the flats did not disappoint aboard TwinstiGator Charters!
Snook & Redfish Slowing Down, But August Will Be Great! by Stewart Ames (7/20/2019)
[Tampa,FL] Redfish, snook and trout…all closed to harvest thru May, 2020. Great! A full year for fish to grow in a protected environment. Inshore fishing is a lot more about the sport and less about the harvest anyway, so business remains largely unaffected.
[Tampa,FL] Redfish, snook and trout…all closed to harvest thru May, 2020. Great! A full year for fish to grow in a protected environment. Inshore fishing is a lot more about the sport and less about the harvest anyway, so business remains largely unaffected.
Redfish in full swing by (7/18/2019)
[Jacksonville,FL] Did some fishing off the dock. Caught 3 reds up to 24'' on cut mullet and live shrimp on the incoming tide.
[Jacksonville,FL] Did some fishing off the dock. Caught 3 reds up to 24'' on cut mullet and live shrimp on the incoming tide.
Palm beach Jupiter fresh and saltwater Inshore report by Craig Korczynski (7/17/2019)
[Jupiter,FL] Snook are in inlets and along beaches as the spawn with the full moon. Tarpon are active early morning and evening around deep channels and areas with moving water. Peacock bass can be found along shorelines and near bridges.
[Jupiter,FL] Snook are in inlets and along beaches as the spawn with the full moon. Tarpon are active early morning and evening around deep channels and areas with moving water. Peacock bass can be found along shorelines and near bridges.
Summer Time Mahi Fishing! by Dean Panos (7/15/2019)
[Miami,FL] The South Florida Mahi fishing is incredible with weedlines and bait, we are finding the fish just about everyday.
[Miami,FL] The South Florida Mahi fishing is incredible with weedlines and bait, we are finding the fish just about everyday.
While The City Sleeps, The Permit & Tarpon Fishing is on Fire! by Jeff Maggio (7/13/2019)
[Miami,FL] Big city lights and big fish is the name of the game. We are getting tight on some beautiful fish including bonus permit.
[Miami,FL] Big city lights and big fish is the name of the game. We are getting tight on some beautiful fish including bonus permit.
Sport Fishing Off Shore Fort Lauderdale Topshotfishing Happy Day Today by Tom Zsak (7/10/2019)
[Fort Lauderdale,FL] Family from New Jersey fishing with Topshotfishing team, catching Kingfish, Bonita and a fighting Hammerhead Shark!!
[Fort Lauderdale,FL] Family from New Jersey fishing with Topshotfishing team, catching Kingfish, Bonita and a fighting Hammerhead Shark!!
SW FL-Bonita Beach: Fishing is great again! by Dave Hanson (7/03/2019)
[Bonita Beach,FL] Fishing inshore has yielded some nice redfish catches, along with some drum, sheepshead and snapper. Offshore has been good for cobia, triggerfish, snapper, porgies, shark and cobia.
[Bonita Beach,FL] Fishing inshore has yielded some nice redfish catches, along with some drum, sheepshead and snapper. Offshore has been good for cobia, triggerfish, snapper, porgies, shark and cobia.
The Fireworks Are Aboard Our Sportfishing Fleet! by David Ide (7/02/2019)
[Fort Lauderdale,FL] The hot Summer bite continues to explode in time for Independence Day! The Lady Pamela Sportfishing Fleet continues to declare its independence from the oppression of slow fishing with big catches of the following species: Mahi Mahi, Wahoo, Kingfish, Tunas, Amberjacks, Barrcuda, Sharks and a battalion horde of Snapper and Grouper species!
[Fort Lauderdale,FL] The hot Summer bite continues to explode in time for Independence Day! The Lady Pamela Sportfishing Fleet continues to declare its independence from the oppression of slow fishing with big catches of the following species: Mahi Mahi, Wahoo, Kingfish, Tunas, Amberjacks, Barrcuda, Sharks and a battalion horde of Snapper and Grouper species!
Deep Sea Sport Fishing Fort Lauderdale Topshotfishing Bull Shark by Tom Zsak (6/30/2019)
[Fort Lauderdale,FL] Family went fishing with the Topshot fishing team and caught Kingfish, Bonitas and a Bull Shark, which was released.
[Fort Lauderdale,FL] Family went fishing with the Topshot fishing team and caught Kingfish, Bonitas and a Bull Shark, which was released.
Charter Fishing Fort Lauderdale Topshotfishing Happy Day Today by Tom Zsak (6/25/2019)
[Fort Lauderdale,FL] Fishing out of Fort Lauderdale,, after catching Kingfish and Bonitas, the anglers caught a Bull Shark - exciting catch!!
[Fort Lauderdale,FL] Fishing out of Fort Lauderdale,, after catching Kingfish and Bonitas, the anglers caught a Bull Shark - exciting catch!!
Palm Beach Jupiter salt and freshwater Inshore report by Craig Korczynski (6/23/2019)
[Palm Beach,FL] Snook gathering in the inlets and along the beaches. Tarpon are active along beaches eating live baits and DOA BaitBusters. Sharks are striking surface baits.
[Palm Beach,FL] Snook gathering in the inlets and along the beaches. Tarpon are active along beaches eating live baits and DOA BaitBusters. Sharks are striking surface baits.
Good action on the deep grass flats in Sarasota by Jim Klopfer (6/23/2019)
[Sarasota,FL] Action has been good for a variety of species on the deep grass flats. Clients on Sarasota fishing charters landed a variety of species casting jigs. The best bite has been early; it is quite warm by lunch time!
[Sarasota,FL] Action has been good for a variety of species on the deep grass flats. Clients on Sarasota fishing charters landed a variety of species casting jigs. The best bite has been early; it is quite warm by lunch time!
Being Patient To Find Big Mahi, While Safely Releasing the Small Ones by (6/23/2019)
[Miami,FL] The Mahi fishery in Southeast Florida is incredible right now. The weedlines and birds are giving away their location. Finding the big ones has proved to be challenging but they are out there!
[Miami,FL] The Mahi fishery in Southeast Florida is incredible right now. The weedlines and birds are giving away their location. Finding the big ones has proved to be challenging but they are out there!
June 2019 Mosquito Lagoon New Smyrna Daytona Beach Backcountry by Michael Savedow (6/23/2019)
[Mosquito Lagoon,FL] Summer fishing with warm water, lots of bait fish, many variety of fish species in the back waters at Mosquito Lagoon, seatrout, snook, black drum, redfish, mangrove snapper, jack crevalle all fun rod bending fish.
[Mosquito Lagoon,FL] Summer fishing with warm water, lots of bait fish, many variety of fish species in the back waters at Mosquito Lagoon, seatrout, snook, black drum, redfish, mangrove snapper, jack crevalle all fun rod bending fish.
Fishing Fort Lauderrdale Topshotfishing Happy Day Today Shark by Tom Zsak (6/19/2019)
[Fort Lauderdale,FL] Anglers caught a 72" Hammerhead Shark, along with a good sized Mahi Mahi and a couple of Kingfish and Bonitos with the Topshotfishing team.
[Fort Lauderdale,FL] Anglers caught a 72" Hammerhead Shark, along with a good sized Mahi Mahi and a couple of Kingfish and Bonitos with the Topshotfishing team.
Deep Sea Sport Fishing Fort Lauderdale Topshotfishing Happy Day Today by Tom Zsak (6/17/2019)
[Fort Lauderdale,FL] Family celebrating son's graduation went sport fishing. While trolling caught 7 Kingfish and while wreck fishing caught 1 Almaco Jack. Good to see young anglers excited about fishing.
[Fort Lauderdale,FL] Family celebrating son's graduation went sport fishing. While trolling caught 7 Kingfish and while wreck fishing caught 1 Almaco Jack. Good to see young anglers excited about fishing.
The Mahi Fishing Is Pouring On by (6/17/2019)
[Miami,FL] With all the weed patches come the Mahi and we are seeing some great fish come through.
[Miami,FL] With all the weed patches come the Mahi and we are seeing some great fish come through.
Tarpon Time here in Homosassa, FL by Kyle Messier (6/12/2019)
[Homosassa,FL] Tarpon Time here along the Nature Coast. Great fly fishing action for tarpon.
[Homosassa,FL] Tarpon Time here along the Nature Coast. Great fly fishing action for tarpon.
The Fishing in SW Florida is at it's PEAK! by Tim Rushing (6/11/2019)
[Marco Island,FL] This is the time of the year when SW Fla fishing is at a peak for just about every species of fish you can imagine yourself catching! The bait is plentiful, as are the tarpon, snook, redfish, trout, permit, cobia, jack crevalle, and snapper.
[Marco Island,FL] This is the time of the year when SW Fla fishing is at a peak for just about every species of fish you can imagine yourself catching! The bait is plentiful, as are the tarpon, snook, redfish, trout, permit, cobia, jack crevalle, and snapper.
Fort Lauderdale Deep Sea Sport Fishing Mahia by Tom Zsak (6/08/2019)
[Fort Lauderdale,FL] www.topshotfishing.com Happy Day Today Fort Lauderdale Fl. 33316 Deep Sea Sport Fishing Bahia Mar
[Fort Lauderdale,FL] www.topshotfishing.com Happy Day Today Fort Lauderdale Fl. 33316 Deep Sea Sport Fishing Bahia Mar
Charter Fishing Fort Lauderdale by Tom Zsak (6/04/2019)
[Fort Lauderdale,FL] www.topshotfishing.com Happy Day Today Fort Lauderdale Fl, 33316 Deep Sea Salt Water Sport Fishing Charter
[Fort Lauderdale,FL] www.topshotfishing.com Happy Day Today Fort Lauderdale Fl, 33316 Deep Sea Salt Water Sport Fishing Charter
Deep Sea Sport Fishing Fort Lauderdale Shark by Tom Zsak (5/31/2019)
[Fort Lauderdale,FL] www,topshotfishing.com Happy Day Today Fort Lauderdale Deep Sea Sport Charter Fishing
[Fort Lauderdale,FL] www,topshotfishing.com Happy Day Today Fort Lauderdale Deep Sea Sport Charter Fishing
Off Shore Fishing Ft Lauderdale Fl. by Tom Zsak (5/29/2019)
[Fort Lauderdale,FL] Off Shore Fishing Deep Sea Sport fishing ww.topshotfishing.com Fort Lauderdale Happy Day Today
[Fort Lauderdale,FL] Off Shore Fishing Deep Sea Sport fishing ww.topshotfishing.com Fort Lauderdale Happy Day Today
Mahi Mahi are pouring through! by Steve Souther (5/27/2019)
[Fort Lauderdale,FL] With winds from the east this Holiday weekend, my fishing forecast if for Mahi- mahi or Dolphin, if you prefer. I had to look up Mahi-mahi to see where it came from in the Hawaiian language. Mahi means strong, Mahi-mahi means very strong. Who knew? I didn't
[Fort Lauderdale,FL] With winds from the east this Holiday weekend, my fishing forecast if for Mahi- mahi or Dolphin, if you prefer. I had to look up Mahi-mahi to see where it came from in the Hawaiian language. Mahi means strong, Mahi-mahi means very strong. Who knew? I didn't
Snook & Tarpon Fishing Report by Bob Lemay (5/25/2019)
[Flamingo,FL] Things have finally slowed down enough for a fishing report (March through May are high season for guides in the 'Glades...). The giant tarpon have left now - on their way down to Islamorada or north to Boca Grande - take your choice.
[Flamingo,FL] Things have finally slowed down enough for a fishing report (March through May are high season for guides in the 'Glades...). The giant tarpon have left now - on their way down to Islamorada or north to Boca Grande - take your choice.
Memorial Day Weekend Fishing Report by Orlando Muniz (5/25/2019)
[Miami,FL] Wow! To say that May fishing has been good is an understatement. Although the winds kicked up this weekend pausing the action, it has been excellent. Not only have we been catching a lot of fish but the variety and quality of fish hasn't disappointed. We've been catching a combination of blackfin tuna, mutton snapper, black grouper, amberjack, kingfish, almaco jacks, hammerhead sharks, and more.
[Miami,FL] Wow! To say that May fishing has been good is an understatement. Although the winds kicked up this weekend pausing the action, it has been excellent. Not only have we been catching a lot of fish but the variety and quality of fish hasn't disappointed. We've been catching a combination of blackfin tuna, mutton snapper, black grouper, amberjack, kingfish, almaco jacks, hammerhead sharks, and more.
The Kingfish Were Snapping on Drift Boat by David Ide (5/25/2019)
[Fort Lauderdale,FL] The drift fishing has been great. This is some of the best fishing we see of the year before the summer comes. Kingfish on the vertical jig have been producing.
[Fort Lauderdale,FL] The drift fishing has been great. This is some of the best fishing we see of the year before the summer comes. Kingfish on the vertical jig have been producing.
May 2019 New Smyrna Daytona Beach Mosquito Lagoon by Michael Savedow (5/25/2019)
[Daytona Beach,FL] Summer has arrived on the Indian River and Mosquito Lagoon, lots more bait fish, summer species joining our year round fish, catching seatrout, black drum, jack crevalle and many other species.
[Daytona Beach,FL] Summer has arrived on the Indian River and Mosquito Lagoon, lots more bait fish, summer species joining our year round fish, catching seatrout, black drum, jack crevalle and many other species.
SW FL-Bonita beach: Slow season, but the fishing is good by Dave Hanson (5/24/2019)
[Bonita Beach,FL] Winds have been a big issue this year so far, but on days when the gulf isn't too choppy, the fishing has been good for grouper, snapper, cobia, and other bottom species. Inshore, snook, redfish and trout have been biting, but must be released,, due to a current moratorium on harvesting.
[Bonita Beach,FL] Winds have been a big issue this year so far, but on days when the gulf isn't too choppy, the fishing has been good for grouper, snapper, cobia, and other bottom species. Inshore, snook, redfish and trout have been biting, but must be released,, due to a current moratorium on harvesting.
From Sea Buoy Blue Runners to Kingfish and Bonitas! by Tom Zsak (5/24/2019)
[Fort Lauderdale,FL] We starting the fishing trip by catching live bait fish called Blue Runners at the sea buoy north of Fort Lauderdale. We used small buck tail jigs, and working up the current of the buoy with a chum bag, we caught a dozen Blue Runners.
[Fort Lauderdale,FL] We starting the fishing trip by catching live bait fish called Blue Runners at the sea buoy north of Fort Lauderdale. We used small buck tail jigs, and working up the current of the buoy with a chum bag, we caught a dozen Blue Runners.
Junior Angler - Personal Record Tarpon by Tim O'Connor (5/24/2019)
[Fort Lauderdale,FL] Junior Angler never dreamed of battling a Tarpon that weighed in at more than 150 lbs!
[Fort Lauderdale,FL] Junior Angler never dreamed of battling a Tarpon that weighed in at more than 150 lbs!
Palm Beach and Jupiter inshore fishing report by Craig Korczynski (5/20/2019)
[Palm Beach,FL] Snook fishing is great along seawalls, docks and inlets. The Tarpon fishing is excellent in the morning and evening using live bait and artificial lures like DOA C.A.L. 3” shad tail. Warm waters has the peacock bass bite Red Hot.
[Palm Beach,FL] Snook fishing is great along seawalls, docks and inlets. The Tarpon fishing is excellent in the morning and evening using live bait and artificial lures like DOA C.A.L. 3” shad tail. Warm waters has the peacock bass bite Red Hot.
Fishing in Fort Lauderdale Deep Sea Sport Fishing by Tom Zsak (5/19/2019)
[Fort Lauderdale,FL] www.topshotfishing.com Happy Day Today Fort lauderdale Deep Sea Sport Charter Fishing
[Fort Lauderdale,FL] www.topshotfishing.com Happy Day Today Fort lauderdale Deep Sea Sport Charter Fishing
The Blackfin Tuna Are Still Solid! by (5/19/2019)
[Miami,FL] We have been chumming up the Blackfin Tuna with live pilchards or thread fin herring. And when you chum you get sailfish, kingfish, sharks and more into the spread!
[Miami,FL] We have been chumming up the Blackfin Tuna with live pilchards or thread fin herring. And when you chum you get sailfish, kingfish, sharks and more into the spread!
Fishing Tampa Bay Waters by Woody Gore (5/16/2019)
[Tampa,FL] FWC extends red tide fisheries conservation measures extended several fisheries management conservation measures for red drum, snook and spotted seatrout in areas of southwest Florida. Learn more at MyFWC.com/Marine The closure extension for red drum, snook and spotted seatrout will go into effect May 11 thru 2020 and will apply from the Pasco-Hernando county line south (including all waters of Tampa Bay) through Gordon Pass in Collier County.
[Tampa,FL] FWC extends red tide fisheries conservation measures extended several fisheries management conservation measures for red drum, snook and spotted seatrout in areas of southwest Florida. Learn more at MyFWC.com/Marine The closure extension for red drum, snook and spotted seatrout will go into effect May 11 thru 2020 and will apply from the Pasco-Hernando county line south (including all waters of Tampa Bay) through Gordon Pass in Collier County.
Trolling over Deep Water Wrecks For Kingfish by Tom Zsak (5/15/2019)
[Fort Lauderdale,FL] Kingfish, bonita and sailfish are the ticket right now. The blackfin tuna are also strong.
[Fort Lauderdale,FL] Kingfish, bonita and sailfish are the ticket right now. The blackfin tuna are also strong.
It Doesn't Get Much Better! by David Ide (5/14/2019)
[Fort Lauderdale,FL] The blackfin tuna fishing is going off. We are getting them during the day, early morning and evenings. It doesn't matter, they are pushing through the best we have seen in years!
[Fort Lauderdale,FL] The blackfin tuna fishing is going off. We are getting them during the day, early morning and evenings. It doesn't matter, they are pushing through the best we have seen in years!