Miami-Dade County Fishing Reports

We had a great time fishing in Fort Lauderdale in May. Our Captain knew just where to go and we had the time of our lives!

Waters are a little more rough in May as opposed to the summer months but a little more choppy waters get the fish more active. Quality over quantity during the month of May.

Decide if you want to fish the Atlantic Ocean side but make sure it is a calm day or the Florida Bay/ mangrove side which is quieter with different kinds of fish like snook, mangrove snapper sea trout, redfish etc.

I don’t catch anything but the captain the day before caught a nice sailfish

Please pay attention to boat size and weather if you would like to go out to the ocean

Do your research so you know where to go and what species a active in the season you goin to be there

Chartering a full day to give yourself the best chance at a successful charter - fishing in late February and early March is spotty.

Nothing fancy but was nice staff with the equipment needed. 4 hours was perfect time.

Just get out there. Tell the captain what you’re looking to do and they’ll point you in the right direction.

Be sure you and people in your group have no sea sickness, or they can suffer a lot.

Captain Pete is friendly and helpful. We caught snapper, sharks and a barracuda

I was given advice from friends that fishing above the keys would not be that ideal. However, we had a great time and expect to catch more fish in the area soon.

This was our first trip so my only suggestion is to keep an open mind as to what you will be happy bringing home. There are many Excellent to Very Good species of fish to catch. Even if you don't catch exactly what you go out for it is likely you are going to catch some really good eating fish!

It was our first experience. Deep sea fishing has such different techniques. Great experience.

Back country and move till you find them! I ain’t from San Juan. I’m from vancleave ms

This was my first time to charter in the Keys. Capt Henry is my 1st choice for the future!

Ask many questions and be prepared for weather changes. can affect your trip and expectations.

On this particular day it was very windy and not good for shing. But after all it is mother nature. would do it again though

take a lot of Dramamine! if you do get sick push through it if you can. it's worth it!!!

July not the prime time for fishing the flats. Water temp up. We did catch Mahi in deeper water-500'.