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May 17, 2026 Fort Lauderdale 2 photos
Shark (Bull)
Shark (Bull)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)

Trip Summary

We started the trip hunting the blue water edges looking for weed lines and bird activity, and it didn't take long before we found a school of hungry Mahi Mahi. The ocean came alive with flashes of neon green and electric blue as multiple rods went off at once, bringing a beautiful haul of hard-fighting schoolies and a few heavy, tournament-sized Bull Mahi over the gunwales. Mahi are the ultimate crowd-pleaser for a charter because they jump high, put up a spectacular fight, and make for an unbelievable dinner after the trip. Once the fish box was looking healthy, we shifted gears to look for a real sea monster, dropping a heavy live bait rig into the deep. When the line finally started peeling, we knew instantly we were dealing with an absolute powerhouse. The drag screamed as a massive Tiger Shark pulled our group into a grueling, hour-long battle of heavy-duty tug-of-war that tested our tackle to the absolute limit. After an incredible team effort on deck, we finally brought the apex predator alongside the boat to admire its distinct dark stripes before safely releasing the beast to fight another day. From high-flying, colorful meat fish to a prehistoric giant, this is exactly what South Florida offshore sportfishing is all about—the bite is hot right now, so click Book Now on our profile to secure your date and catch your own story!
Good Hit Sportfishing
Fort-lauderdale, Florida, United States
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