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A Great Start to April 2024
A Great Start to April 2024
April 2, 2024
Hello everyone Capt. Vinnie here, this week we have had some spectacular fishing right off the coast of Fort Lauderdale, so for the report this week on the inshore side of things seems like early in the morning has been best there has been a few bonito in shallows right on top of the reef in depths as shallow as 45 feet. Just off the reef there has been some kingfish action but live bait has been the go to if your looking for kingfish. Moving deeper to the depths around 200 feet there has been some blackfin tuna action but afternoons seem to be best for the tuna. We have been seeing the most action on lures in the greenish colors. While fishing for tuna there is always a chance to catch a wahoo. We have been starting to see a few wahoo as well which is always great. Wahoo in my opinion is one of the best fish that you can catch right off the coast of Fort Lauderdale, fantastic colors and one of the best eating fish on the dinner table. Last but not least on the offshore side there has been a green water to blue water edge, when you find an edge like this that is where two currents meet forming a tideline and there are usually signs of life like seaweed, birds, or floating debris meaning there is quality gamefish in that area, speaking on that there has been some fantastic mahi action on that edge. Trolling down the edge on the blue water side with mostly surface baits there has been some quality mahi to be caught but also we have been fishing a planner down deep incase there are wahoo in the same area. All in all it has been a great week of deep sea fishing in Fort Lauderdale obviously with fishing some days are better then others but thats fishing and thats what makes it fun. This week please take the time to check out some of the great photos of some recent catches we have had this week while out on our deep sea fishing charters and remember ti give us a like a follow on social media platforms like Facebook and Instagram @Ybnormalsportfising so you can see what we are catching daily. Busy week for us here but we still have plenty of availability for the month of April so if your coming down to Fort Lauderdale and looking to get out deep sea fishing please look us up we would love to show you a great time on the water. Capt. Vinnie
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March Madness In Fort Lauderdale
March Madness In Fort Lauderdale
March 23, 2024
Hello everyone, Capt. Vinnie here with a great fishing report for you guys this week. The weather has been in our favor this week specially for some deep sea fishing. Starting off the morning trips have been seeing some great action on the troll for blackfin tuna. Trolling the depths from 180 on out to 300 feet has been the most productive as of late and lures in a greenish color have been getting the most bites. Some of the tuna we have been getting have been over 20lbs, which is just great! no complaints here. Also in the early mornings there has been a very good showing of mahi mahi right now which is somewhat odd for this time of year they are more of a summer time fish but I won't say no if they are biting thats for sure. The mahi have been biting in depths from 300 on out to 500 feet, the best action has been on color changes from green water to blue water as well as scattered weeds and the best action would be if your lucky enough to hit the jackpot and find something floating like pieces of wood or floating ropes. Other then mahi and tuna we have been seeing some wahoo action as well. Some of the wahoo that are being caught have been early in the mornings primarily over structure like sunken ship wrecks. Afternoon trips have been producing a solid bite of blackfin tuna the later the better it has been slow from around 1 to 3pm but once 4pm approaches that seems to be when the tuna have been starting to bite. Tuna have big eyes and are sensitive to light so low light conditions are always going to be best if your looking to catch tuna. On a final note bottom fishing for vermillion snappers has been somewhat decent when the current allows for it also if your have live bait most deeper wrecks are holding some very large amberjacks right now too. This week please be sure to check out some of the great photos of some recent catches caught while out on our deep sea fishing charters and remember to give us a like and follow on social media platforms like Facebook and Instagram @Ybnormalsportfishing for daily fishing content. For this week coming up looks like some windy weather for the beginning of the week and then the wind lightens up towards the end of the week, spring fishing is definitely in full effect, tunas, mahi, the occasional wahoo, and bottom fishing heating up I can't think of a better time to get out fishing in Fort Lauderdale, so if your coming down to south florida and looking to do some deep sea fishing please look us up we would love to show you a great time on the water. Busy week ahead here so be on the look out for future reports. more later.... Capt. Vinnie
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What anglers said about fishing in Fort Lauderdale

If you want to catch fish the size of humans, just book it! You won’t regret the decision!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
If you want to catch fish the size of humans, just book it! You won’t regret the decision!
Flat Bottom Fishing Charters
Flat Bottom Fishing Charters
Take the full day of fishing. It is tiring, but gives you a much better chance of catching some nice fish.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Take the full day of fishing. It is tiring, but gives you a much better chance of catching some nice fish.
YB Normal
YB Normal
Choose sport fishing to catch big fish. From experience, previous wasn’t as good as this trip
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Choose sport fishing to catch big fish. From experience, previous wasn’t as good as this trip
Reel Floridian Fishing – Fll
Reel Floridian Fishing – Fll
The variety of species, structure and methods of fishing in one easy to get to fishery makes you Florida anglers very spoiled!
Excellent
4.7 / 5
The variety of species, structure and methods of fishing in one easy to get to fishery makes you Florida anglers very spoiled!
Reel Floridian Fishing – Fll
Reel Floridian Fishing – Fll
I booked the charter for my 18 yo son and his 5 friends who were in Fort Lauderdale for their senior spring break. They had a blast on the boat. They were so thrilled with how they were treated. Everyone was so nice. They caught their limit of blackfin tuna and had a great dinner that night. Thank you!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
I booked the charter for my 18 yo son and his 5 friends who were in Fort Lauderdale for their senior spring break. They had a blast on the boat. They were so thrilled with how they were treated. Everyone was so nice. They caught their limit of blackfin tuna and had a great dinner that night. Thank you!
Marlin My Darlin Sportfishing
Marlin My Darlin Sportfishing
To go out and enjoy a 6 hour or full day trip. So you get the full experience.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
To go out and enjoy a 6 hour or full day trip. So you get the full experience.
Bay Breeze Sportfishing
Bay Breeze Sportfishing Okeechobee, FL
Highly recommend. Easy trip. Be sure to clarify catch and release or if you want to take fish home. Also clarify cleaning the fish if you want to keep some.
Excellent
4.3 / 5
Highly recommend. Easy trip. Be sure to clarify catch and release or if you want to take fish home. Also clarify cleaning the fish if you want to keep some.
Florida Everglades Charters
Florida Everglades Charters
Dress appropriately, bring sunscreen, eat a large meal before fishing, and consider bringing a small cooler for your drinks.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Dress appropriately, bring sunscreen, eat a large meal before fishing, and consider bringing a small cooler for your drinks.
Captain Andy – Party Boat Fishing
Captain Andy – Party Boat Fishing
Buy the bait at the marina to save the time on the water going after the big fish.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Buy the bait at the marina to save the time on the water going after the big fish.
The Way Sportfishing
The Way Sportfishing
Many of the target species are highly migratory depending on the time of the year. Catches can vary wildly day to day or even between morning and afternoon trips.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Many of the target species are highly migratory depending on the time of the year. Catches can vary wildly day to day or even between morning and afternoon trips.
Good Hit Sportfishing
Good Hit Sportfishing
Flamingo fishing was more than perfect for our first time fishing in the ocean. Crew was more than happy to help and everyone on the boat was catching fish!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Flamingo fishing was more than perfect for our first time fishing in the ocean. Crew was more than happy to help and everyone on the boat was catching fish!
Flamingo Fishing
Flamingo Fishing
Be flexible, weather might keep you from heading offshore so don’t overlook the fun gamefish that can be caught inshore.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Be flexible, weather might keep you from heading offshore so don’t overlook the fun gamefish that can be caught inshore.
All Good Charters
All Good Charters
Started off a little chilly but warmed Up quickly out on the ocean and was perfect day
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Started off a little chilly but warmed Up quickly out on the ocean and was perfect day
Wicked Cuda Sport Fishing
Wicked Cuda Sport Fishing
Bring a sweatshirt and sunscreen. It is windy on the ocean. Also, it's pretty bouncy so if you have any motion sickness, take the meds ahead of time. No pressure on actually catching fish - enjoy the beautiful experience.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Bring a sweatshirt and sunscreen. It is windy on the ocean. Also, it's pretty bouncy so if you have any motion sickness, take the meds ahead of time. No pressure on actually catching fish - enjoy the beautiful experience.
The Way Sportfishing
The Way Sportfishing
We did lots of research and I would highly recommend booking with these guys. It’s 100% worth it.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
We did lots of research and I would highly recommend booking with these guys. It’s 100% worth it.
Florida Adventure Outfitters
Florida Adventure Outfitters
To those fishing in Fort Lauderdale for the first time I think the kind of trip you choose is a determining factor in what a successful outing will be. Are you going for volume or big game? Naturally big game is probably going to be less volume and require a longer trip most likely but if the conditions are right strategically speaking the bottom year is round in Florida from a volume/action perspective.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
To those fishing in Fort Lauderdale for the first time I think the kind of trip you choose is a determining factor in what a successful outing will be. Are you going for volume or big game? Naturally big game is probably going to be less volume and require a longer trip most likely but if the conditions are right strategically speaking the bottom year is round in Florida from a volume/action perspective.
South Florida Sportfishing
South Florida Sportfishing
Book with captain mike from Florida adventure outfitters if you want a real captain with your best interests in mind. Honest and knowledgeable.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Book with captain mike from Florida adventure outfitters if you want a real captain with your best interests in mind. Honest and knowledgeable.
Florida Adventure Outfitters
Florida Adventure Outfitters
Sometimes you catch fish, sometimes you don’t. Try to enjoy the trip either way.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Sometimes you catch fish, sometimes you don’t. Try to enjoy the trip either way.
Marlin My Darlin Sportfishing
Marlin My Darlin Sportfishing
Highly recommend the morning charters vs. afternoon. While it was not until late morning, we landed most of our catches, the morning water was great.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Highly recommend the morning charters vs. afternoon. While it was not until late morning, we landed most of our catches, the morning water was great.
All Good Charters
All Good Charters
Fort Lauderdale has some of the best fishing! I would recommend checking out good hit sportfishing!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Fort Lauderdale has some of the best fishing! I would recommend checking out good hit sportfishing!
GoodHit Sportfishing 2 Netflix Boat
GoodHit Sportfishing 2 Netflix Boat Davie, Florida