Fishing Reports by Capt. Ariel Cabrera

Hot Summer Fishing and Boating - Summer fishing began with wet weather and some wild storms. Water flow constantly affects the coastal Everglades and even urban and bay fishing. This is an important note to observe. And as we move forward into the heat of the summer you'll want t more...
Capt. Ariel Cabrera - Flamingo

Summer is Here and Fishing is Good - The tarpon bite in the Everglades and Biscayne has been good. We have jumped a good number and landed a few fish. We can officially say it's summer in south Florida because it is hot! And a great boating season is here. It is a great time of the more...
Capt. Ariel Cabrera - Flamingo

Fast Spring Fishing, Choices - Spring fishing has been keeping anglers on the water, whether inshore or out on the blue seas.  I had the good fortune to help out Costa Del Mar at the Miami Billfish Tournament and I witnessed the weigh in and got reports regarding the amount of sai more...
Capt. Ariel Cabrera - Flamingo

Good Spring Fishing - South Florida waters have remained cool through the onset of this spring. Although we've had a few blustery days, there have been many warm and calm days to choose from. Inside Flamingo waters are seeing tarpon, snook, and bass up the headwaters. more...
Capt. Ariel Cabrera - Flamingo

Winter Time at Its Best - Whitewater bay and points north in inside have been producing tarpon, snook, goliath, and trout. Get a full tank and prepare to run-depending on the wind and tides. This area is usually fished best with lures. You tend to cover more water. Jigs a more...
Capt. Ariel Cabrera - Flamingo

Florida and Biscayne Bay - Recently I had the good fortune to fish the Florida Bay for several days and found good all-around action. Although we had some weak tides, we still found snook, trout, tarpon, and redfish. Jacks, ladyfish, and sharks filled in the boring moments a more...
Capt. Ariel Cabrera - Flamingo

Winter Fishing in S. Florida - The bite at Flamingo seems to be doing pretty well and now seeing more boaters on the water than before. I think it has to do with more desirable conditions and cheaper gas. Fishing is the number one reason though. And I expect to spend a lot more more...
Capt. Ariel Cabrera - Flamingo

Early Winter Bite - This is one of the most memorable times to fish waters of the Everglades National Park. Bait, wading birds, and pleasant temperatures make it easy for anglers. Now it is possible to overnight and plan that extended camping/fishing excursion. And t more...
Capt. Ariel Cabrera - Flamingo

Great Fall Fishing - Fall fishing has improved much after all the rain we had. It has brought the temperatures down a bit and made for some nice overcast days of fishing. Early morning has had great responses with topwater baits for species like, snook, tarpon, trout, more...
Capt. Ariel Cabrera - Flamingo

Great Fall Fishing - Foul weather has put a temporary slowdown on the fishing down here. Dodging the storms has been the primary focus but now as we swing into the fall season things will change and will be real fishy. I'm talking about a great fall mullet run across c more...
Capt. Ariel Cabrera - Flamingo