This week has been an exceptional one for fishing in Fort Lauderdale with some of the best catches we’ve seen in recent memory. The reef trolling has been especially rewarding yielding impressive numbers of Bonita Kingfish Wahoo and Blackfin Tuna as well as a few Sailfish. Anglers have been thrilled with the constant action and […] The post Fort L...

Man oh man August has been on fire for the first two weeks.  First it's been a bit breezy making the dog days of August anything but.  It has actually been rather comfortable on the water (for August) making for some nice days.  More importantly the fishing has been on fire.  While most of my charters have been for bonefish and permit quite a few...

Greetings fellow fishing enthusiasts! Over the past week the fishing in Fort Lauderdale has been nothing short of spectacular both offshore and nearshore. Whether you’re a seasoned angler or a casual fisher the opportunities have been abundant and promising. Offshore Fishing: Mahi & More Offshore fishing has delivered a solid mahi-mahi experience....

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July was my busiest month of the year; the great part is most species were eating. The first 2 weeks the big Snook were on fire. There were Redfish Trout and a few Tarpon on every trip. The fishing has been incredible. It’s hot and buggy but that’s when the fishing in the Everglades is good! If you're interested in any of the fishing I’ve describe...

The fishing scene in South Florida has been nothing short of phenomenal over the past 2 to 3 weeks. Despite the challenge posed by the pervasive seagrass the action has been fantastic proving that adaptability is key for a successful catch. Offshore Fishing Highlights: The mahi-mahi season has been notably strong with consistent sightings over […]...

Well well this was a solid way to wrap up July and kick off my birthday at the end of the month.  I had a good mix of pot luck fishing and species specific charters during these last two weeks.  The first bunch of trips were catch whatever is fun and we did.  It was a mixed bag with a few trips being very productive while a couple were a bit slow...

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🌙🎣 Fort Lauderdale Nighttime Tarpon Fishing Report – July 2025 🌊 Capt Dennis Flat Bottom Fishing Charters 📍 Region: Fort Lauderdale Florida 🕓 Time of Day: Night (5 PM – 1:00 AM) 🎯 Target Species: Tarpon […] The post Mid July 2025 Ft. Lauderdale Inshore Fishing Report appeared first on Flat Bottom Charters.

Well the weather has been nice very nice actually with summer being a bit breezier than normal keeping us cool and comfortable during our trips.  This first half of July has been a mixed bag of clients and species.  There have been plenty of permit around and Nate took advantage of it and landed his first on a day that also included some other spi...

What a fantastic month of fishing we had in June! The Blackfin Tuna bite has been hot with plenty of large fish hitting the deck. Wahoo are starting to show up in solid numbers and we’ve had some great action with Mahi-Mahi (Dolphin fish) as well. We’ve also seen the occasional Sailfish keeping things exciting offshore. The weather has been absolu...

Wow what a way to end the month of June! While most of my charters have been for bonefish tarpon and permit I have done a little bit of potluck fishing and done pretty well catching barracudas Jack ladyfish and the sort. But let's turn our attention to the prized silver species that are swimming around in Biscayne Bay right now. The last two weeks...

Happy Father's Day to all the dads out there.  June is the month where charters start winding down a bit it gets hot and the fishing changes a bit.  However so far this month June has been hot as usual but with an unusually breezy month it has been pretty comfortable out on the water.  The types of charters so far this month have been varied with...

Bull Mahi Mahi caught on a pitch bait Ah Key Largo. Just the name conjures up images of sun-drenched turquoise waters swaying palms...

06-09-25 Great day with the Roskos boys starting out jumping a bunch and landing 5 Tarpon. The rest of the day they caught Snook Goliath Groupers Trout Jacks Ladyfish and a allot of Snappers. John had the hot hand late in the day landing 2 out of 3 big Snook. John also had the big Goliath @ 70 lbs. Tom and their dad Rudy also caught a bunch of qua...

If you’re looking for the ultimate deep sea fishing charter in Fort Lauderdale May has delivered nonstop action like never before. We’ve been reeling in huge Black fin tuna—we’re talking 20 to 30-pounders! On top of that  monster kingfish in the 15 to 40-pound range are striking hard and putting up incredible fights. And the Mahi Mahi has been sho...

I have to admit May was good but not on fire as the month of May should be.  But I also recognize I am part of the problem.  Well let me explain.  While we did have 2-3 slow days towards the last week of May due largely to the new moon most days were good.  But it wasn't on fire as it should have been and therefore I perceive it as slow.  Case in...

Ahoy fishing enthusiasts! Welcome to the latest fishing report from the Marlin My Darlin Fleet based right here in beautiful Fort Lauderdale. As we wrap up an incredible month of May we’re thrilled to share the highlights of some fantastic catches and memorable moments out on the water. **Mahi-Mahi Mania** This May has been nothing […] The post Fo...

Well so far May has been off to a bipolar start. The first week of the month was a grind with a lot of wind and we had to work hard for every fish we caught. However this second week of May has been exactly what may should be with low winds clear skies hot temperatures and even hotter fishing. There have been plenty of permit around bonefishing ha...

Spring deep sea fishing in Fort Lauderdale is heating up and now’s the perfect time to get out on the water! The mahi-mahi bite has been strong with plenty of action just offshore. We’re also seeing a solid run of blackfin tuna and even a few sailfish making an appearance – making this one of the best times of the year for sport fishing in Fort La...