Everglades Fishing Reports (December 2025)

Dave Zsak
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Reported: 1 year ago

Happy Day Today. Deep sea fishing report for 52′ Hatteras sportfish located at Bahia Mar in Fort Lauderdale. Sailfishing in Fort Lauderdale is a popular activity, especially during the winter months when sailfish migrate through the area in large numbers. Fort Lauderdale is known as the “Sailfish Capital of the...

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Dave Zsak Fort Lauderdale, Florida Reported: 1 year ago

Happy Day Today. Deep sea fishing report for 52′ Hatteras sportfish located at Bahia Mar in Fort Lauderdale.
Sailfishing in Fort Lauderdale is a popular activity, especially during the winter months when sailfish migrate through the area in large numbers. Fort Lauderdale is known as the “Sailfish Capital of the World” due to the abundance of sailfish in its waters. An angler can experience multiple sailfish when fishing in Fort Lauderdale.
These acrobatic fish are prized for their fighting ability and are released after being caught to preserve the population and due to conservation has been continually growing.
Sailfish are abundant in Fort Lauderdale’s waters January through May. This is when the sailfish migrate through the area in large numbers. Sailfish tent to congregate near underwater structures, reefs, drop-offs, and current edges. We catch sailfish in water depths ranging from 100 to 300feet, where sailfish are known to feed. Of course we catch them in shallower water and out many miles in the very deep water, however the sweet spot is from 100-300. Trolling is an effective method for targeting sailfish using rigged ballyhoo, mullet, or strip baits. Troll these baits behind the boat at varying depths and distances until you get a strike.
Kite fishing and live baits are highly effective and one of the most popular methods. Popular choices include goggle eye, pilchards, blue runners and herring.
Many anglers use teasers which are artificial or natural baits rigged to attract sailfish to the surface.

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Paul Johnson
Tavernier, Florida
Reported: 1 year ago

Mahi season is starting!

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Paul Johnson Tavernier, Florida Reported: 1 year ago

Mahi season is starting!

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Gw De Pauw
Tavernier, Florida
Reported: 1 year ago

Patrick battled some tough winds and managed to put some quality fish in the boat.

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Gw De Pauw Tavernier, Florida Reported: 1 year ago

Patrick battled some tough winds and managed to put some quality fish in the boat.

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JP Mckay
Deerfield Beach, Florida
Reported: 1 year ago

Fishing has been on fire. Spring time Peacock bass still killing it in the Everglades and Okeechobee has some big girls moving in. Been blessed.

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JP Mckay Deerfield Beach, Florida Reported: 1 year ago

Fishing has been on fire. Spring time Peacock bass still killing it in the Everglades and Okeechobee has some big girls moving in. Been blessed.

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Eric Rodriguez
Key Largo, Florida
Reported: 1 year ago

Fishing's hot with the cooler temps in the glades family got a backcountry slam each tarpon red snook

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Eric Rodriguez Key Largo, Florida Reported: 1 year ago

Fishing's hot with the cooler temps in the glades family got a backcountry slam each tarpon red snook

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JP Mckay
Deerfield Beach, Florida
Reported: 1 year ago

Weather has been a little but crazy lately in Southern Florida, but the fishing is still good! Lake Okeechobee is the best place now. Big girls are moving in. And the Peacock bass are still pretty strong!

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JP Mckay Deerfield Beach, Florida Reported: 1 year ago

Weather has been a little but crazy lately in Southern Florida, but the fishing is still good! Lake Okeechobee is the best place now. Big girls are moving in. And the Peacock bass are still pretty strong!

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Nick Dykes
Tavernier, Florida
Reported: 1 year ago

We were on a pretty constant Bonefish bite till this past cold front, but the patch reefs are holding Mangrove, Yellowtail, YellowJacks, and Grouper. The next 5 to 6 days we'll be dry docked till the wind lays

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Nick Dykes Tavernier, Florida Reported: 1 year ago

We were on a pretty constant Bonefish bite till this past cold front, but the patch reefs are holding Mangrove, Yellowtail, YellowJacks, and Grouper. The next 5 to 6 days we'll be dry docked till the wind lays

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Ron Brack
Islamorada, Florida
Reported: 1 year ago

As the year winds down I want to share my gratitude to all my clients for helping make 23 yet another successful year in fishing and adventure. Thanks to Captains Experience for contribution as well, we're building a fine relationship and I hope it builds. The fishing this year has...

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Ron Brack Islamorada, Florida Reported: 1 year ago

As the year winds down I want to share my gratitude to all my clients for helping make 23 yet another successful year in fishing and adventure. Thanks to Captains Experience for contribution as well, we're building a fine relationship and I hope it builds. The fishing this year has been on par with most trips and exceptional in many cases. We're seeing a transition in seasonal species and we will find great catches in a lil cooler weather. Looking forward to 24 being an awesome year with many exciting fishing adventures.

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