Ft. Lauderdale / Pompano Beach fishin

October 18, 2022 Fort Lauderdale 14 photos

Trip Summary

Been a while since our last report and I apologize for the gap between our posts. My wife and I just got back in Ft. Lauderdale from a getaway to Maine. We enjoyed ourselves up there in the NE, fished some of course, enjoyed the amazing beauty and the never gets old changing of the leaves. Boats fished steadily and ran basically seamlessly. Captains Matt, Kenny and Tommy along with 1st Mates Joey, Andrew, Cameron and Matt hardly bugged me at all, actually asked why I can back so soon. Ha, โ€œThe Boysโ€. So very very fortunate that hurricane Ian spared us here in Southeast Florida, so sad the devastation just two short hours away by car over on the gulf side of the state and we were virtually unscathed. We have had some nice fish since the last fishing report. As always a lump or two in the road at times but overall this report as the last one is positive. Kings, Sailfish, Mahi-Mahi, some Wahoo, Jacks and snappers and some very large Barracudas and sharks. The great Bonito (False Albacore) run has as expected tapered off but some good Blackfin Tunas around. Posted one this morning on Facebook and Instagram that was north of 25 pushing 30#. Sailfish again today as yesterday and some Mahi-Mahi back in the picture also today. Please bring the kids (and Grandkids as today) and reach me direct with questions and all reservations @ **hidden content**. Enjoy the photos of some of our anglers that have joined us aboard our Marlin My Darlin 46 & 53' Hatteras boats for a fishing trip in Ft. Lauderdale.
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Fort Lauderdale Fishing Report Aboard the Marlin My Darlin Fleet This Week Highlights 8/1/26 This week, the Fort Lauderdale fishing scene aboard the Marlin My Darlin fleet has been outstanding. Over the past 10 days, fishing has been exceptional as seagrass begins to ease, opening up a wider range of techniques for all our charters. Bottom fishing is strong, trolling has been phenomenal, and live-bait fishing remains highly productive. The relief from seagrass has been tremendous and should only improve as we move deeper into fall. Reef Trolling Reef trolling has been exceptional with big schools of fish showing up. Bonita are around, along with a number of nice-sized Wahoos (Dorado). King mackerel are still a bit spread out, but several days have produced limits. Weโ€™re also seeing a good number of summertime Sailfish in the area. Reef trolling remains one of our premier techniques, and we expect it to stay a top option as we head into fall. Offshore Mahi Offshore Mahi fishing is heating up. Seagrass patches are starting to group into large paddies, drawing Mahi to shade and bait fish beneath. This seasonal pattern typically ramps up now and tends to be particularly strong in the coming months, often reaching a peak later in the year. Expect excellent offshore Mahi action as our charter season progresses. Bottom Fishing Summertime brings consistently strong bottom fishing, especially for snappers along the reef and in deeper waters. Yellowtails, mangrove snappers, and mutton snappers are perennial favorites, and over the past couple weeks the action has been steady and should continue through the fall. Bottom fishing remains one of our most reliable techniques. Swordfishing Offshore daytime and nighttime swordfishing has been fantastic. Reports from the fleet are outstanding, with some boats catching multiple bites in a single charter day. Summer typically offers favorable conditions for daytime swordfishing, often accompanied by mahi-mahi, blackfin tuna, tunas, and occasional Sailfish at night. While winter is traditionally best for swordfish, summer provides exciting daytime action as well. Conclusion This weekโ€™s Fort Lauderdale fishing report for the Marlin My Darlin fleet looks excellent. The weather forecast is favorable with no hurricanes in sight, and as we emerge from lobster mini-season, fishing typically stays strong through October. If youโ€™re in the area, book a trip and get out on the water. For reservations, please call our landline. Marlin My Darlin Phone: **hidden content** Website: **hidden content**
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August fishing
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Fort Lauderdale Fishing Report Aboard the Marlin My Darlin Fleet This Week Highlights 8/1/26 This week, the Fort Lauderdale fishing scene aboard the Marlin My Darlin fleet has been outstanding. Over the past 10 days, fishing has been exceptional as seagrass begins to ease, opening up a wider range of techniques for all our charters. Bottom fishing is strong, trolling has been phenomenal, and live-bait fishing remains highly productive. The relief from seagrass has been tremendous and should only improve as we move deeper into fall. Reef Trolling Reef trolling has been exceptional with big schools of fish showing up. Bonita are around, along with a number of nice-sized Wahoos (Dorado). King mackerel are still a bit spread out, but several days have produced limits. Weโ€™re also seeing a good number of summertime Sailfish in the area. Reef trolling remains one of our premier techniques, and we expect it to stay a top option as we head into fall. Offshore Mahi Offshore Mahi fishing is heating up. Seagrass patches are starting to group into large paddies, drawing Mahi to shade and bait fish beneath. This seasonal pattern typically ramps up now and tends to be particularly strong in the coming months, often reaching a peak later in the year. Expect excellent offshore Mahi action as our charter season progresses. Bottom Fishing Summertime brings consistently strong bottom fishing, especially for snappers along the reef and in deeper waters. Yellowtails, mangrove snappers, and mutton snappers are perennial favorites, and over the past couple weeks the action has been steady and should continue through the fall. Bottom fishing remains one of our most reliable techniques. Swordfishing Offshore daytime and nighttime swordfishing has been fantastic. Reports from the fleet are outstanding, with some boats catching multiple bites in a single charter day. Summer typically offers favorable conditions for daytime swordfishing, often accompanied by mahi-mahi, blackfin tuna, tunas, and occasional Sailfish at night. While winter is traditionally best for swordfish, summer provides exciting daytime action as well. Conclusion This weekโ€™s Fort Lauderdale fishing report for the Marlin My Darlin fleet looks excellent. The weather forecast is favorable with no hurricanes in sight, and as we emerge from lobster mini-season, fishing typically stays strong through October. If youโ€™re in the area, book a trip and get out on the water. For reservations, please call our landline. Marlin My Darlin Phone: **hidden content** Website: **hidden content**
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July 4 2026 Fishing
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