January Fishing in Fort Lauderdale - The
January 28, 2025
Fort Lauderdale
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Grouper (Goliath)

Sailfish

Shark (Hammerhead)

King Mackerel (Kingfish)

Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)

Shark (Bull)

Shark (Tiger)

Snapper (Mutton)
Trip Summary
Trip Summary
Cooler months in South Florida, while everyone else in the country freezes their tail off. We in South Florida get the opportunity to continue to go fishing, some recent cold fronts have turned the sailfish on, along with other species including, shark fishing, king fishing, and snapper fishing.
Sailfishing in january is often peak season for sailfishing in warmer waters. Look for them in deeper offshore waters, commonly around structure like reefs or drop-offs. Trolling with bointa strips or using live bait like goggle eyes, pilchards, or cigar minows can be effective.
Shark Fishing-This time of year can yield great shark fishing opportunities, especially for species like bullsharks, sandbar sharls, tiger sharka and hammerhead sharks. They can be found nearshore or offshore. Chumming the waters with cut bait can attract sharks to your fishing spot.
Goliath Grouper- while they can be targeted year-round, . It’s essential to look for specific spots where they're known to hang out, often around reefs or wrecks. We typlically hook golaith groupers while taegting sharks, and they are very aggressive.
King Fishing-King mackerel are usually active in the winter months. They often gather near structures such as wrecks and reefs. Trolling with live bait or artificial lures can lead to successful catches.
Snapper Fishing-Snapper, particularly species like red snapper, can be caught in deeper waters during January. They tend to be plentiful around reefs and rocky bottoms. Using squid or fish fillets as bait typically works well.
Make sure to prepare for colder weather when heading out. If you have any specific interests or need tips on techniques, feel free to ask!