Yes we've a cold front in January. No it's not strange but it is strange that we've only had one.  The weather has been spectacular and the fishing on fire.  There was a bit off a dip after the last cold front but the ship quickly righted itself and all is well now.  The species list has been long starting with bonefish and tarpon but adding to th...

If you’ve ever dreamed of chasing shimmering blue bullets across crystal-clear water sailfishing in the Upper Florida Keys is as good as it gets. Here in Key Largo we’re lucky to sit right on the migration path of one of the ocean’s most exciting gamefish — the Atlantic sailfish. And at Miss Chief Charters we use multiple techniques to put you in t...

I wish all a Happy New Year! The end of fishing year was exciting for a few weeks when the big Tarpon showed up in the back country and on the coast. I spent the holiday in Key Largo fishing with my kids. and a block party for the neighborhood just having a good time. We caught Mutton Snappers Yellowtails Barracudas Cero Mackerels Parrotfish Snook...

Wow what an incredible second half of December we’ve had in Miami. The bay has been firing on all cylinders and with the exception of the last couple days of the month it’s been relatively warm. Although the air temperature has been warm the water temperatures have been cooling and that has caused permit to stack up as well as Pompano mackerel Sna...

Season’s Greetings from Marlin My Darlin the premier family fishing charter in Fort Lauderdale! This Christmas season our fishing charters are delivering outstanding results. Kite fishing has been exceptional with consistent catches of sailfish mahi-mahi wahoo and tuna thanks to live bait and kite techniques. While trolling has been a bit slower r...

Aboard the Marlin My Darlin Sportfishing Charter Over the last couple of weeks fishing has been absolutely red hot here in Fort Lauderdale. A series of cold fronts moving through South Florida has triggered a strong sailfish bite along with plenty of wahoo still in the area. Most wahoo have been ranging from 25 to […] The post December Fort Lauder...

Baitfish of the Florida Keys: A Local Angler’s Guide When people think about fishing in the Florida Keys the spotlight usually shines on sailfish mahi-mahi tuna snapper and grouper. But every epic catch starts with something much smaller—and just as important. But behind every great day on the water is a supporting cast that often goes unnoticed: b...

As the rest of the country is freezing and living in arctic like conditions in Miami ti has been perfect.  With a warmer than normal December the weather has been warm skies clear and the fishing fantastic.  While there have been some schools of pilchards around my bookings and focus have been on other species that don't require tons of pilchards...

November has proven to be an exceptional month for the Marlin My Darlin fleet with outstanding fishing experiences that are not to be missed. Over the past few weeks we have witnessed remarkable catches of Wahoos coupled with a strong Sailfish bite making this a thrilling time for anglers. Shallow waters have also yielded several […] The post Nove...

Well guys I hope everyone of you had a great Thanksgiving and had a great November. It has definitely been fun down here. It has also been unusually warm with only one mild cold front moving through towards the middle of November. Otherwise daytime temperatures have been in the low 80s nighttime lows in the high 60s with perfect crystal clear wea...

he Florida Keys with their crystal-clear waters and abundant marine life offer some of the best fishing experiences in the world. Among the many fishing techniques available kite fishing stands out as a thrilling way to target sailfish one of the most sought-after game fish. If you’re considering a fishing adventure kite fishing charters in Key Lar...

The year seems to have flown by tomorrow is Thanksgiving. There has been allot of great days and very few not so good. This is my 25th year of guiding and I still love waking up at 4 a.m. and driving almost 2 hours to Flamingo. I enjoy it just like every other fishing guide I know. This last weekend I fish with Joe Garcia his wife Naomi and their...

Happy November everyone I hope all you had a great Halloween. The first half of November so far has been pretty solid although it hasn’t been absolutely insane like it usually is this month. With that being said I guess I’m just spoiled because we’ve been catching bonefish on almost every trip plus we’ve been finding juvenile Tarpon that have been...

If you’ve ever dreamed of casting your line into crystal-clear waters teeming with vibrant marine life Key Largo is the place to be. Nestled in the heart of the Florida Keys this fishing paradise offers something for everyone—from families looking for a fun day on the water to serious anglers chasing trophy fish. I’ve spent countless hours explorin...

The month of October has provided solid fishing and tons of mullet migrating south getting snook and tarpon very excited and willing to take top water lures. However the month of October proved to be warmer than usual and the pilchards that should be flooding the bay never did show up as of this month.  To make up for the lack of pilchards bonefis...

October fishing report! 10-11-25 This past week the fishing was good I fished the FNLGA tournament out of Flamingo with my son James and friend Mike. We had a good start with 7 Redfish up to 24 1/2 inches. It took a while to get the rest of the species even though they weren’t giants. The numbers were good with a bunch of Snook several Tarpon Trou...

August/September are slow business months so I get to do lots of family and friends fishing. Having the Key Largo weekend home lets me get my fill of offshore action and dinner. I actually didn’t fish Flamingo for over a month; this has never happened in my 40 years of fishing there. There were a few things that made me not want to go floating gra...

Well OK it doesn't FEEL like fall yet in Miami but the fish think it is and that is all that matters.  Schools of fall migrating mullet have been getting bigger each day in Biscayne Bay and there have been plenty of tarpon and snook chasing them.  I have been using top water lures for these guys and it has been working well since the clicking spla...

Welcome to this week’s Fort Lauderdale Fishing Report from the deck of the Marlin My Darlin where we operate our 46′ and 53′ charter boats. Lately the waters have been teeming with action especially for those eager to reel in some mahi-mahi. As storm season hits its stride the currents are bringing in significant debris […] The post Later Septembe...

If you’re dreaming of a day on the water reeling in some of the best fish the Florida Keys have to offer then you’re in the right...