This November has been very productive off the coast of Fort Lauderdale with a good handful of nice gaffer mahi-mahi coming through. We’ve also had a steady flow of sailfish showing up — one here one there — along with kingfish with some good-sized smokers biting as well. The weather’s been great. We made it through another hurricane season and co...

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...

Wow wow wow — what a month for fishing in Fort Lauderdale! The mahi mahi showed up a little late this year but when they did they came in thick and hungry. We’ve been catching beautiful gaffer-size mahi ranging from 8 to 15 pounds — an unexpected pleasure for this time of year. The sailfish are starting to show up strong too mostly in 170 to 200 f...

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...

Greetings from the vibrant waters of South Florida! As summer gracefully transitions into fall Fort Lauderdale’s fishing scene is offering some fantastic opportunities for anglers of all kinds. Over the past couple of weeks the fishing has been consistently rewarding with ysuccessful catches both offshore and inshore whether it’s trolling or botto...

If you’ve ever dreamed of reeling in a big catch while surrounded by crystal-clear waters and stunning tropical scenery then a fishing...

Blackfin Tuna in Key Largo: How to Find ’Em Fight ’Em and Fillet ’Em Looking to trade in your boring office chair for a reel that...

With the closing out of August we bid farewell to summer in Miami.  While it will still be warm during the first week or two of September I can't complain about August as it has been a solid month of great fishing.  We wrapped up the last half of August on a high note.  My first trip of the second half of the month had us losing a big permit early...

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 […]...

Over the past couple of weeks we’ve hosted several large corporate events and bachelor parties plus a few birthdays. Every charter has been memorable with guests leaving raving about the experience. The seagrass has been tougher this year making for some challenging fishing conditions but the bite is very much alive. Target species and bite […] Th...