Fishing out of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida has remained consistent with a decent bite of Sailfish, Mahi, Black Fin Tuna, Cobia and King Mackerel.
The weather has ideal for offshore charters, the seas have been 2' to 4' and the wind has remained a consistent 8 to 12 mph. We are seeing good bait schooling up at the sea bouy, the anchored ships and even offshore we are marking bait fish offshore of Ft. Lauderdale.
The palegic species like Mahi, Sailfish, Cobia have been feeding on the bait fish (Mackerels, Goggleye, Pilchards and Blue Runners). When heading offshore, we are looking at all the conditions, wind direction, current (North or South) and where the pods of Sailfish are concentrated in, can be 100 feet of water and out to 200 feet of water. When deciding what to target, we discuss with the charter what they would like to target (edible fish or game fish) and we then make a game plan.
If fishing for Sailfish, we are fishing with two kites, 4 out of the kites, and two rigger baits. Targeting Mahi, we are heading offshore and looking for any floating depris off Fort Lauderdale and when fishing for Cobia, we are using live bait on the wrecks, the Amberjack and Cobia have been biting good. When trolling for King Mackerel, we are fishing in 120 feet of water around structure (sunken ships and reef/ structure). The trolling for Kings also bring up Barracuda, Bonito and Black fin Tuna.
Charter fishing out of Ft. Lauderdale or any South Flordia area for that matter changes daily and staying on top of the bite is how we try to consistently be a productive fishing charter boat. With Captain Tom and Capt. Rick both who have been fishing these waters for over 25+years, you have a very good chance to have a good day on the water. I am lucky to have learned from my both Tom and Rick, when and where and why to target certain species.
If you are interested in booking a fishing charter, please contact us and either myself, Tom or Rick will be happy to discuss the catch, whats been biting, pricing and the charter boat "Happy Day Today"
Please call us at (954) 439-8106 to futher discuss fishing details.
Tight lines,
Capt D. Zsak
46' Hatteras S/F
(954) 439-8106
www.topshotfishing.com
