Fort Lauderdale, Florida inlet

[eula30]

Hi, From Fort Lauderdale inlet, How far out is a good spot to go a get some Dolphins? I was told 7 miles out but some said 1½ out. About a month ago I both a Sport craft fisherman boat it came with a pair of out rigger and is ready to go out but I don’t know where to go. Any advice or idea on where to go fishing from Fort Lauderdale Inlet.<br />Thank you

 

[JB]

Re: Fort Lauderdale, Florida inlet

What Ft. Lauderdale inlet?<br /><br />There are two that I know of: Port Everglades and Lighthouse Point. They are miles apart.<br /><br />Well, either way, I have found Dolphin as close as a mile and I have had to go 10 miles. It just depends on where the blue water is today, and what is floating in it.<br /><br />Find the blue water. Then find a weed line or other floating "cover". I have found as many as a dozen nice ones under a log.<br /><br />When I couldn't find anything afloat, I used to spread several sheets of newsprint on the water, then cruise it until they showed up.<br /><br />Don't forget that once you are in the Gulf Stream it is moving you north at 3 to 7 miles an hour. If you don't have a GPS and know how to use it stay in sight of land.<br /><br />Good luck.

 

[eula30]

Re: Fort Lauderdale, Florida inlet

Tank’s JB<br /><br />I was referring to Port everglades, I don’t think I can go 10 miles out since I only have 12 gallons fuel tank on a 90hp but I will try to find that blue waters on Monday, most of the mornings I leave about 5:300 to 6:00 am and go to some buys about ½ miles south of port everglades inlet and try to catch some snappers and I see all does boat just keep going and going out to the ocean and I want to follow them but I’m new ad offshore fishing and I really want to be safe and enjoy it. I do have a gps but I don’t think I’m going to go that far 10 miles. But I do get excited when I see them coming in and see what the catch. I had never catch a dolphin before but they said it is really exciting when you’re fighting with the fish. I will be going Monday early in the morning and try it with ballyhoo and see what happens, I will keep you post it.<br /><br />Ps: Do you know where reef 8A is located? I heard that is close to the port everglade inlet. Have you ever heard about it?<br /><br />Thank you

 

[JB]

Re: Fort Lauderdale, Florida inlet

Hi, Eula.<br /><br />Dolphin are great fun to catch on light tackle. No more beautiful fish swims, and no fish excels it on the table.<br /><br />For "schoolies" under about 20lb, use heavy fresh water tackle. Once you have them located, cast a 1 oz. Krocodile spoon or similar flashy lure and hold on. Many spectacular jumps. When you find a school, keep a fish in the water to hold the school near the boat.<br /><br />Do not bring a green fish into your boat. Gaff it and straight to the fish box. A hot, green dolphin can trash your boat real fast.<br /><br />Bon Voyage!

 

[snapperbait]

Re: Fort Lauderdale, Florida inlet

Ditto what JB says... Here's something I'll share with ya that might help ya catch a few... Some locations of artificial reefs in Florida... <br /> http://capmel.com/artificial_reefs.htm