Sailfish and Mahi!
February 19, 2026 Fort Lauderdale 1 photo
Sailfish
Sailfish
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)

Trip Summary

After catching two mahi trolling for dinner, we put up the kites and sent out the live bait. Just minutes later, we had a big sailfish on! After landing that and getting some photos, another inhaled one of our baits! After jumping, tail walking, and taking blistering runs, we were able to get a leader touch, some photos, and a safe release. The bite has been HOT! Call us to get in on the action.
William Daley
Fort-lauderdale, Florida, United States
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Fort Lauderdale Fishing Report – Don't Tell Mom Sportfishing Fort Lauderdale fishing continues to be productive with multiple options both offshore and on the reef. On our most recent trip, we fished in 3-foot seas with a north current, which provided clean water and comfortable conditions throughout the day. Offshore action has been solid. We landed a big 18lb king mackerel on our last trip using live bait, and we've been seeing blackfin tuna and bonitas around in good numbers. These fish have been holding along current edges and over productive areas, providing steady action and a lot of excitement for our anglers. Bottom fishing on the Fort Lauderdale reef has been fairly steady as well, producing some really nice yellowtail snapper, mutton snapper, spanish mackerel, and even a few mangrove snapper. The reef bite has been a great option and continues to deliver quality fish. With an upcoming cold front on the way, conditions are shaping up perfectly for improved sailfish fishing in Fort Lauderdale. As water temperatures continue to cool and bait gets pushed in tighter, we expect the sailfish to start showing up in better numbers very soon. We'll be posting weekly Fort Lauderdale fishing reports from here on out to keep everyone up to date on current conditions, recent catches, and what's biting. If you're looking to get out on the water and experience some of the best fishing Fort Lauderdale has to offer, now is a great time to book a trip. Visit **hidden content** or call **hidden content** to get on the schedule. We'd love to have you aboard. Tight lines, Capt. Will Daley Don't Tell Mom Sportfishing
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