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!
954-471-8560
Click Here For Past Fishing Reports by Captain
Sailfish (11/28/2007)
[Fort Lauderdale,FL] Sailfish are making the scene due to the mild cold fronts that have been present the last few weeks.
[Fort Lauderdale,FL] Sailfish are making the scene due to the mild cold fronts that have been present the last few weeks.
Fall Blitz - New weather patterns bring old tricks to capture game (10/16/2007)
[Fort Lauderdale,FL] New weather patterns bring old tricks to capture game
[Fort Lauderdale,FL] New weather patterns bring old tricks to capture game
Fort Lauderdale Mahi fishing (6/14/2007)
[Fort Lauderdale,FL] The mahi mahi or dolphin are here and hungry. The ocean will tell you where to go.
[Fort Lauderdale,FL] The mahi mahi or dolphin are here and hungry. The ocean will tell you where to go.
Hot fishing in Fort Lauderdale (5/11/2007)
[Fort Lauderdale,FL] Fort Lauderdale fishing has been red hot in May.
[Fort Lauderdale,FL] Fort Lauderdale fishing has been red hot in May.
Slow Trolling Live Baits Fort Lauderdale Fishing (4/12/2007)
[Fort Lauderdale,FL] Slow trolling live baits have been the ticket for large kings and wahoos. pril fishing has been quite good. Large kingfish have made a showing on the reef. While you may catch a decent king now and again trolling with planers and a spoon or a strip bait sea witch combo, your real smokers will fall for live bait.
[Fort Lauderdale,FL] Slow trolling live baits have been the ticket for large kings and wahoos. pril fishing has been quite good. Large kingfish have made a showing on the reef. While you may catch a decent king now and again trolling with planers and a spoon or a strip bait sea witch combo, your real smokers will fall for live bait.
March madness fishing Fort Lauderdale (3/20/2007)
[Fort Lauderdale,FL] Consistent fishing finally arrives off of the Fort Lauderdale coast.
[Fort Lauderdale,FL] Consistent fishing finally arrives off of the Fort Lauderdale coast.
Back to Fun (3/12/2007)
[Fort Lauderdale,FL] Sometimes we don't always get the glory but we have fun. That is the most important on The Local Knowledge.
[Fort Lauderdale,FL] Sometimes we don't always get the glory but we have fun. That is the most important on The Local Knowledge.
Fort Lauderdale Kite fishing (3/01/2007)
[Fort Lauderdale,FL] Sailfish have made a strong showing in the last two weeks off the Fort Lauderdale coast. Goggle eyes fished from kites has been the ticket for these gamesters.
[Fort Lauderdale,FL] Sailfish have made a strong showing in the last two weeks off the Fort Lauderdale coast. Goggle eyes fished from kites has been the ticket for these gamesters.
Cold Fronts Come and Fishing Heats Up (2/25/2007)
[Fort Lauderdale,FL] Fishing continues to heat up with the cold fronts. As these cold fronts push the cold air to the south here in Florida they also push the fish.
[Fort Lauderdale,FL] Fishing continues to heat up with the cold fronts. As these cold fronts push the cold air to the south here in Florida they also push the fish.