Ft. Lauderdale Deep Sea Fishing Reports
Ft Lauderdale Offshore Fishing Report- November 2008
November begins our change in tactics
to catch fish as our weather in
Fort Lauderdale
turns cooler. As the temperatures drop (lows in the 60’s) and the winds come
from the north, migrating fish begin moving south through our area in search
of the baitfish that have come through in the past few months. This leads to
some exciting fishing that we have already experienced this month as the
first two fronts have pushed through our area. 
Sailfish have made their presence known in numbers already
and have become a targeted species. Conservation efforts of releasing these
game fish have improved fishing for them. Their numbers have increased as
has their size the last few years and as each front pushes through, we
expect to see more and more of these prized fighters. Sailfish truly lend to
the name “Sport Fishing”.
Another fish has also entered the Arena as of late, the
elusive Mahi-mahi (Dolphin). While they have been mostly absent this summer
from our off shore travels,
they are making an appearance now in closer to shore. Ranging in size from
good sized schoolies (5 to 8 lbs.) to the adult fish weighing in the 20,
30lbs. and higher, these fish are a blast to catch and keeping a few to eat
is always a treat.
Kingfish on the reef has slowed but is still consistent.
Our summer Bonito are almost completely gone and will remain so until late
next spring, but some small Tuna have taken their place, the bigger fish
will be close behind.
Small reef sharks have begun moving through our area and
are being seen on a more regular basis. Very strong fighters for their size
and impressive to watch feed, these fish put our lighter tackle and your
skill and luck to a test. Their bigger brothers will be coming in numbers
soon. You can forget the light tackle when they appear!
November brings a change for us here and we look forward
to it each year. We expect this trend to continue for the next few months as
more and more fish migrate off our coast just a few miles from shore.
Have a happy and healthy Thanksgiving.
Capts. Rick and Steve
Marlin My Darlin Charters
(954) 761-8202
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