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Spring Fishing Is Coming
Spring Fishing Is Coming
March 1, 2026
Hello everyone, Capt. Vinnie here. Its been a super busy week for us here, lots of deep sea fishing charters and we are very grateful for all of our customers. For the report this week it sure seems like things have slowed down a bit from what it was a few weeks ago and thats normal. Fishing goes through a lot of ups and downs throughout the year. Its not always going to be great fishing just like its not always going to be slow fishing either. The weather patterns play a big role in fishing and it seems like right now we are in a transition period where things are moving towards spring from winter. Fishing wise sailfish is still the hot topic right now in Fort Lauderdale, the days that we have been having steady winds from the east have been the better conditions for fishing lately. Kite fishing with live bait still remains in my opinion the best way to produce fish but some days have been better then others. Trolling has been decent lately but it has been producing a variety of different species but not to many of one type. Kingfish, blackfin tuna, barracuda, mahi mahi are a few of the types of fish that have been biting via trolling. There is a full moon coming up this week so there could be a few opportunities for wahoo so be on the look out for that is next weeks report. Last but not least anchor fishing on the reef for species like yellowtail snapper has been very good when the conditions allow for it. The best winds for that type of fishery is going to be light winds from the east or south and northern current to take your chum right down the reef, we had a great trip this week doing that type of fishing catching 40 yellowtail snappers. Yellowtail snapper is one of the best eating snapper that we have available here in Fort Lauderdale and is a favorite of the florida keys as well. This week please take a minute to check out some of the great photos of some recent catches that were 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. Coming up for the month of March i would imagine we are going to see the fishing overall as a whole pick up. Larger tuna should be in the mix as well as kingfish showing up too. Looking like for the week ahead there is going to be some steady wind from the southeast at around 15-20mph that should be just what we need to jumpstart the fishing i have big hopes for this week. Time will tell. As for the month of March spots are filling up quickly but there are still a good amount of spots available, so if your heading down to Fort Lauderdale and looking to do some deep sea fishing look us up we would love to show you a great time on the water. More Later.... Capt. Vinnie
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This was our third attempt to inshore fish in Islamorada. Make sure you get a guide with experience and ability - like Hold Tight Charters.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
This was our third attempt to inshore fish in Islamorada. Make sure you get a guide with experience and ability - like Hold Tight Charters.
Hold Tight Charters
Hold Tight Charters
Pick a day with lower winds preceding and on your day of the charter if you’re going to the reef!! The Ocean gets rough on windy days!!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Pick a day with lower winds preceding and on your day of the charter if you’re going to the reef!! The Ocean gets rough on windy days!!
Rising Tide Charters LLC
Rising Tide Charters LLC
I would recommend connecting with the captain to better time the tide as well as booking a longer trip.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
I would recommend connecting with the captain to better time the tide as well as booking a longer trip.
Changes in Latitude Charters
Changes in Latitude Charters
it was too early for Mahi but we saw some little ones so they’ll be here soon!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
it was too early for Mahi but we saw some little ones so they’ll be here soon!
SoFlo Sportfishing LLC
SoFlo Sportfishing LLC
If you’ve never done this type of fishing try not to have expectations and you won’t be disappointed. There is definitely a learning curve. Just enjoy yourself!
Excellent
4.7 / 5
If you’ve never done this type of fishing try not to have expectations and you won’t be disappointed. There is definitely a learning curve. Just enjoy yourself!
Always Somethin' Charters – Key West
Always Somethin' Charters – Key West
message the charter prior to booking and ask questions. another charter I messaged didnt really answer my questions. we were worried we'd get an asshole captain. you can get good sense on people based on how they reply.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
message the charter prior to booking and ask questions. another charter I messaged didnt really answer my questions. we were worried we'd get an asshole captain. you can get good sense on people based on how they reply.
Always Somethin' Charters – Key West
Always Somethin' Charters – Key West
Technically, we fished out of Clewiston. If you can -- or if you're lucky -- try to get out on a day with lighter winds, so you can roam the lake and pick your spots. The water on Okeechobee is pretty low now, so this is even more important.
Excellent
4.3 / 5
Technically, we fished out of Clewiston. If you can -- or if you're lucky -- try to get out on a day with lighter winds, so you can roam the lake and pick your spots. The water on Okeechobee is pretty low now, so this is even more important.
Bass Flats & Beyond - Okeechobee
Bass Flats & Beyond - Okeechobee
Yes for sure Good teacher, patient and knowledgeable Frankie and Rich rock for sure
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Yes for sure Good teacher, patient and knowledgeable Frankie and Rich rock for sure
Luck o' The Irish Fishing Charters
Luck o' The Irish Fishing Charters
Don't be as stubborn as I was about specifically targeting Tarpon. We could have filled the cooler with delicious Mangrove Snapper in no time but I was dead set on catching a Tarpon. But if I had to do it again I wouldn't change a thing. I got to fish and hang out with tremendous guy who knows so much about the Floridian environment that I was truly amazed.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Don't be as stubborn as I was about specifically targeting Tarpon. We could have filled the cooler with delicious Mangrove Snapper in no time but I was dead set on catching a Tarpon. But if I had to do it again I wouldn't change a thing. I got to fish and hang out with tremendous guy who knows so much about the Floridian environment that I was truly amazed.
Bank And Bight Backcountry Charters
Bank And Bight Backcountry Charters
6hrs was perfect! The boat was so comfortable and Captain Robert was Great!!!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
6hrs was perfect! The boat was so comfortable and Captain Robert was Great!!!
Infinite Blue – 50’ SeaRay,  Veteran Owned
Infinite Blue – 50’ SeaRay, Veteran Owned
Book with Christina. She patiently coached us through getting the feel for the fish we targeted. With a little practice we began to catch more and more. Christina put us on fish at every stop.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Book with Christina. She patiently coached us through getting the feel for the fish we targeted. With a little practice we began to catch more and more. Christina put us on fish at every stop.
Artistic Angler Charters
Artistic Angler Charters
Expect to catch fish in early March but its just starting up. Don’t expect unrealistic numbers. Enjoy the water and have fun.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Expect to catch fish in early March but its just starting up. Don’t expect unrealistic numbers. Enjoy the water and have fun.
Finway
Finway
Jon was awesome! Very experienced with what to catch and payed special attention to the 7 year old on board. He made sure his first ocean fishing trip was an amazing experience! Thank you Jon!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Jon was awesome! Very experienced with what to catch and payed special attention to the 7 year old on board. He made sure his first ocean fishing trip was an amazing experience! Thank you Jon!
Reel Attack Charters
Reel Attack Charters
We all had such a great time! Steven was so patient, fun, and professional. We caught more fish than we could eat!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
We all had such a great time! Steven was so patient, fun, and professional. We caught more fish than we could eat!
Addicted Outdoors – Englewood
Addicted Outdoors – Englewood
know what you want to do with fish before booking a charter. msot wwant you to just eat the fish here (partly why first booking cancled), Rising Tide understood and wanted us to have a great time and take home what you want to.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
know what you want to do with fish before booking a charter. msot wwant you to just eat the fish here (partly why first booking cancled), Rising Tide understood and wanted us to have a great time and take home what you want to.
Rising Tide Fishing Charters
Rising Tide Fishing Charters
Book as many days on the water as your trip can handle. The only bad part was having to get off the water and going home.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Book as many days on the water as your trip can handle. The only bad part was having to get off the water and going home.
OAPB Fishing Charters
OAPB Fishing Charters
Just remember its fishing no gurantees but Mike will do the best to find and put you in fish
Excellent
4.3 / 5
Just remember its fishing no gurantees but Mike will do the best to find and put you in fish
Chum Em Up Charters
Chum Em Up Charters
If you just want a bite, any trip will be good. Go offshore if you want the chance to land bigger fish.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
If you just want a bite, any trip will be good. Go offshore if you want the chance to land bigger fish.
Wet Tails Charters – Keys Fishing Experience
Wet Tails Charters – Keys Fishing Experience
We went out about 15 miles to catch black fin tuna and reached the boat limit(10).
Excellent
4.3 / 5
We went out about 15 miles to catch black fin tuna and reached the boat limit(10).
First Choice Charters
First Choice Charters
keep your expectations reasonable fishing is fishing. a good day on the water is a great day.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
keep your expectations reasonable fishing is fishing. a good day on the water is a great day.
Shotime Charters
Shotime Charters