Mahi-Mahi
Mahi-Mahi is one of the most popular game fish that frequent our waters here in Florida. They are ferocious eaters and fighters. Their excellent table fair make them one of the best eating fish around. You can find them in as little as 80' of water but usually frequent deeper water. You can find them under structure or floating debris. Look for diving birds, weed lines or any other floating objects. If you run into a school, be ready! I have one word...… MAYHAM!!!
Sailfish
Sailfish are not unique to Florida; they are found nearly everywhere there is warm ocean water. However, Florida sailfishing is legendary, especially in the Fort Pierce, Miami, and Keys areas during colder months. Sailfish migrate southward as the weather chills in the north.
Sailfish are a rapidly growing species; they reach 4-5 feet in one year. They feed aggressively on small fish and squid. Definitely one of the most exciting fish to catch in our offshore waters.
Sailfish are a rapidly growing species; they reach 4-5 feet in one year. They feed aggressively on small fish and squid. Definitely one of the most exciting fish to catch in our offshore waters.
Wahoo
When they hit, they hit hard! Wahoo known for their speed. Get out into the Gulfstream and you just might run into a few of these legends.
Wahoo can be caught year round along the Atlantic coast of Florida from Key West to Jacksonville. However, the most productive time to target wahoo in South Florida is during the July and August full moons along the east coast of Florida. The three most important things to consider when targeting wahoo is structure, water movement, and the season. If you hook into one, you will most likely be looking to book your next trip before reaching shore!
Wahoo can be caught year round along the Atlantic coast of Florida from Key West to Jacksonville. However, the most productive time to target wahoo in South Florida is during the July and August full moons along the east coast of Florida. The three most important things to consider when targeting wahoo is structure, water movement, and the season. If you hook into one, you will most likely be looking to book your next trip before reaching shore!
Redfish
Part of the Florida inshore grand slam, the Redfish is sure to bring you plenty of excitement.
One of Florida’s most popular sport fish and the state’s most widespread estuarine fish. Floating a live shrimp under a popping cork is a good way to fish for redfish. They also chase crabs, mullet, pinfish and killifish (mud minnows). Casting soft-bodied jigs, spoons and even top-water plugs will catch the attention of these powerful estuarine musicians. Redfish make great table fare.
One of Florida’s most popular sport fish and the state’s most widespread estuarine fish. Floating a live shrimp under a popping cork is a good way to fish for redfish. They also chase crabs, mullet, pinfish and killifish (mud minnows). Casting soft-bodied jigs, spoons and even top-water plugs will catch the attention of these powerful estuarine musicians. Redfish make great table fare.
Spotted Seatrout
Also known as Speckled Seatrout, inhabit coastal waters over sand bottoms or seagrass beds. They are ambush predators that prefer to stay still and pounce on an unsuspecting prey for an easy meal.
Free-line live shrimp or small pinfish or pigfish (grunts) near the bottom to entice trout out of grass-bed holes. Attaching a float will allow these baits to drift over the grass beds as you search for trout. Casting with soft-bodied jigs, top-water poppers and spoons can be effective. Spotted seatrout are a good eating fish.
Free-line live shrimp or small pinfish or pigfish (grunts) near the bottom to entice trout out of grass-bed holes. Attaching a float will allow these baits to drift over the grass beds as you search for trout. Casting with soft-bodied jigs, top-water poppers and spoons can be effective. Spotted seatrout are a good eating fish.
Peacock Bass
The butterfly peacock (also called peacock bass) is a prevalent freshwater game fish introduced to South Florida in 1984. It is readily caught by shoreline and boat anglers using various tackle and bait, ranging from live shiners to artificial lures and flies. Peacock bass in South Florida prefer live fish and fish imitating baits often used by largemouth bass anglers, but they rarely hit plastic worms commonly used to catch largemouths.
Largemouth Bass
The largemouth bass is Florida’s most popular freshwater game fish. Much of its popularity is due to its aggressive attitude and willingness to strike a lure or bait with explosive force.
Depending on whom you ask, Florida largemouth bass could be a distinct species, different from its northern cousin, or merely a subspecies.
Florida fisherman throughout the state enjoy catching these guys with various types of tackle. Their aggressive attitude means that they don’t shy away from many types of bait.
Depending on whom you ask, Florida largemouth bass could be a distinct species, different from its northern cousin, or merely a subspecies.
Florida fisherman throughout the state enjoy catching these guys with various types of tackle. Their aggressive attitude means that they don’t shy away from many types of bait.