Mike Johnson

As promised March truly kicked off South Florida fishing. Our Fort Lauderdale waters have been alive with kingfish, bonitas, mahi mahi's, sailfish, amberjacks and sharks. Now with April here expect more of the same. Here on the Local knowledge 954 522 4773 we have had some banner days. Big mahi mahi have been finding our baits on a regular basis, ready to challenge any angler and their tackle. Plenty of "schoolies" abound as well making tasty dinners and enjoyable trips for everyone. The amberjacks are down on Fort Lauderdale's numerous artificial and natural reefs. These backbreakers will wear you out and one or two are more than enough. Sailfish continue to push on their migration south, falling victim to kite baits and the occasional trolled bait. Sharks are her as well, they are big and powerful. Makos, hammerheads and bull sharks make up most of the fish we see. Although an occasional thresher also makes a showing

Fish Species: Sails, kings, bonitas, mahi mahi, jacks and sharks
Bait Used: live and dead
Tackle Used: 12 to 100#
Method Used:
Water Depth: 70-800 feet
Water Temperature: upper 70's
Wind Direction: se
Wind Speed: 10 to 20

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Mike Johnson

About The Author: Captain Mike Johnson

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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