Fishing Reports by Captain Mike Johnson

About The Author: Captain

Company: Local Knowledge

Area Reporting: Southeast Florida - Fort Lauderdale

Bio: Born and raised in Fort Lauderdale Capt. Mike Johnson has lifetime of experience on local waters. A charter fisherman since 1994, Mike obtained his captains license in 1996. He has several tournament wins under his belt in both the Bahamas and Florida's east coast. He recently purchased a 42' Hatteras, The Local Knowledge, which is in charter at the Bahia Mar Radisson Marina, located in Fort Lauderdale. Capt. Mike aims to make sure that charters not only catch fish but have a great time doing it. Nobody likes a grumpy crew!

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Best Fort Lauderdale Fishing Charters (2/13/2014)
[Fort Lauderdale,FL] Spring is fast approaching and fishing is great.
Fort Lauderdale Shark Fishing (6/11/2013)
[Fort Lauderdale,FL] Fort Lauderdale Shark fishing continues to be great this month, Hammerheads and black tips.
Great Fishing in June (6/11/2013)
[Fort Lauderdale,FL] June brings calm seas and a lot of fish to Fort Lauderdale. Look for great catches this month including mahi mahi, tuna, sailfish and more!
Fort Lauderdale fishing charters April (4/19/2013)
[Fort Lauderdale,FL] April and May are the peak of Fort Lauderdale's Offshore fishing season
Sailfish Bite October (11/02/2012)
[Fort Lauderdale,FL] The sailfish are making a strong showing early this year. October proved to be a great start to the season and is on pace for an incredible season!
September Great for Swordfish (9/18/2012)
[Fort Lauderdale,FL] Whitney catches two sword fish for her birthday!! Happy Birthday Whitney!
Ft Lauderdale Fishing w/Capt. Mike (4/17/2012)
[Fort Lauderdale,FL] April is off to an incredible start. Lots of tuna and Dolphin(mahi mahi)
Giant Sword fish w/Capt. Mike (3/20/2012)
[Fort Lauderdale,FL] St Patricks Day brought great luck to the Crew and anglers of the "LOCAL KNOWLEDGE" with Capt. Mike 954.522.43773
Ft Lauderdale Sailfish Trips (1/10/2012)
[Fort Lauderdale,FL] Sailfishing continue to delight anglers and crew in Ft Lauderdale
Good Kingfish Fishing This Month (12/15/2011)
[Fort Lauderdale,FL] Good kingfishing beginning to show this month, along with mahi mahi and sailfish.
Fort Lauderdale Fishing, lots of Mahi Mahi (12/11/2011)
[Fort Lauderdale,FL] Capt. Mike on the "Local Knowledge" is catching lots of colorful and great tasting Mahi Mahi close to shore along with plenty of sailfish. 954.522.4773
Sailfish Fort Lauderdale with Capt Mike (11/07/2011)
[Fort Lauderdale,FL] Sailfishing kicks off in Fort Lauderdale, with multiple catches and hook ups.
Great Wahoo and Mahi Mahi Action-Fort Lauderdale (10/03/2011)
[Fort Lauderdale,FL] Wahoo and Mahi Mahi were snapping today offshore Fort Lauderdale.
Last Days in Bimini (8/08/2011)
[Fort Lauderdale,FL] We continued to punish the big bottom fish off of Bimini and got a shot at a Blue Marlin
Hot Mahi Mahi action in Bimini (8/05/2011)
[Fort Lauderdale,FL] Great Mahi Mahi action found off of Bimini. Good bottom fishing too!
Giant Black Grouper (8/02/2011)
[Fort Lauderdale,FL] Bimini, Bahamas produces some giant Bottom Fish for the Local Knowledge
Big Bottom Fishing in Bimini (8/01/2011)
[Fort Lauderdale,FL] Day 1 of our annual 10 day Bimini trip with East Penn produces great bottom fishing.
Big Hammerhead Sharks in Fort Lauderdale (7/28/2011)
[Fort Lauderdale,FL] Lots of action from smaller gamefish with some big sharks to boot!
Big King, Smokin Reels (7/13/2011)
[Fort Lauderdale,FL] A lot of big kings have been hangin just outside of the shallow wrecks from 100-180 feet.
Hot Summertime Bite in Fort Lauderdale (7/12/2011)
[Fort Lauderdale,FL] July continues to produce good numbers of fish for Cspt. Mike on the Local Knowledge. (954)522.4773
Shark Fishing Fort Lauderdale (7/11/2011)
[Fort Lauderdale,FL] Big Sharks roam just offshore of Fort Lauderdale Beaches. Bull sharks, Black tips, spinner and sandbar sharks abound following schools of bonitas and kings.
Fort Lauderdale Fishing (5/13/2011)
[Fort Lauderdale,FL] Great fishing abounds in May with continued catches of kingfish and bonitas, lots of mahi mahi and a few wahoos.
Fishing is great in the month of May off Fort Luaderdale. (5/09/2011)
[Fort Lauderdale,FL] Fishing is great in the month of May off Fort Luaderdale. Catches include everything from sailfish and sharks to snappers and groupers.
Fort Lauderdale Giant Sailfish (3/24/2011)
[Fort Lauderdale,FL] Phil and the boys catch a giant 97" sailfish with Capt. Mike on the Local Knowledge, 954.522.4773
Big Mahi Mahi Off Fort Lauderdale (2/24/2011)
[Fort Lauderdale,FL] Catch Big Mahi Mahi and Wahoo this month
Fishing has remained strong this month (2/15/2011)
[Fort Lauderdale,FL] Fishing has remained strong this month but we've lost a lot of trips to canceled flights due to weather. Take advantage of big savings, RIGHT NOW!
Fort Lauderdale Fishing Report (2/09/2011)
[Fort Lauderdale,FL] Excellent catches of sailfish, sharks and tuna this past week on the Local Knowledge with Capt. Mike. 954.522.4773
Great fishing with lots of big game fish (2/08/2011)
[Fort Lauderdale,FL] Fishing Remains strong with lots of big gamefish off of Fort Lauderdale
Great December Fishing Fort Lauderdale (1/12/2011)
[Fort Lauderdale,FL] Sailfishing has been great in December and January is sure to produce just as well if not better.
Fish Local Knowledge for great December Sailfishing (12/21/2010)
[Fort Lauderdale,FL] Fish with Capt. Mike and catch your Fort Lauderdale Sailfish Today! 954.522.4773
Great fishing first two weeks of November (11/18/2010)
[Fort Lauderdale,FL] The Local Knowledge continues to produce the first two weeks of November, with sailfish, mahi mahi and wahoos to boot.
Fort Lauderdale Charter Fishing in October (9/27/2010)
[Fort Lauderdale,FL] What to look forward to this coming Month
Great July Fishing with Capt. Mike on the Local Knowledge 954.522.4773 (8/09/2010)
[Fort Lauderdale,FL] Join Capt. Mike for Grteat Summer fun and Fish 954.522.4773
Fish the Local Knowledge for great catches (7/01/2010)
[Fort Lauderdale,FL] Great fishing aboard the Local Knowledge 954 522 4773
Great fishing in June in Fort Lauderdale (6/17/2010)
[Fort Lauderdale,FL] Great action off of Fort Lauderdale's reef and Gulfstream!
Fort Lauderdale Fishing April (5/05/2010)
[Fort Lauderdale,FL] Look for great fishing just like this in May
January 14-31 Fishing Fort Lauderdale (3/01/2010)
[Fort Lauderdale,FL] January proved to be a tough month but still plenty of great days.
First Sailfish (1/12/2010)
[Fort Lauderdale,FL] Big Al and his son Matt from Chicago both catch their first sailfish
Winter Sailfish (12/26/2009)
[Fort Lauderdale,FL] Sailfish continue to make their presence known off of Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale Fishing April/May (5/08/2009)
[Fort Lauderdale,FL] Fort Lauderdale's fishing peaks during these months for great action on sailfish, sharks, kings, bonitas and more
Jackie and David subdue multipe sailfis (12/20/2008)
[Fort Lauderdale,FL] Jackie and David joined us for a half day fishing trip here on the Local Knowledge 954 522 4773 to try their hand at sailfishing. They did great!
Sailfish Fishing Fort Lauderdale (12/15/2008)
[Fort Lauderdale,FL] SAilfishing begins to peak off of Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale Sailfishing (11/10/2008)
[Fort Lauderdale,FL] Sailfish Action begins to heat up as the weather begins to cool.
Fish in Fort Lauderdale are snapping (10/05/2008)
[Fort Lauderdale,FL] Fall bait run kicks off this month bringing baitfish, gamefish and anglers together within casting or trolling distance of the beach. Expect action with sharks, mostly blacktips, tarpon from 50 - 200 #, blue fish, spanish mackeral, ladyfish and jacks.
Fishing Fort Lauderdale's Mahi Mahi (9/10/2008)
[Fort Lauderdale,FL] For those willing to gamble mahi mahi await anglers
Hot summer fishing (8/04/2008)
[Fort Lauderdale,FL] June -August fishing can be just as hot as the weather
Great spring fort Lauderdale fishing (4/13/2008)
[Fort Lauderdale,FL] Action continues to heat up as spring and summer approaches
Fort Lauderdale fishing as March Drove Pelagic Game Fish (3/22/2008)
[Fort Lauderdale,FL] March brings droves of pelagic gamefish to south Florida
Sailfishing continuing to heat up on Fort Lauderdale coast. (1/19/2008)
[Fort Lauderdale,FL] Sailfish continue to highlight trips with multiple bite and catches
Fort Lauderdale Fishing (1/14/2008)
[Fort Lauderdale,FL] Kite Fishing brings results for sailfish and other gamefish of the Fort Lauderdale coast.
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