Fishing Reports by Capt. Dave Kostyo

Dolphin Offshore, Kings and AJ's on The Reef - Here's a quick run down on what's been happening this week aboard Knot Nancy. Shorty Francios, Richard Lavalliere, and Polius George Salnave combined to catch 4 kingfish, 3 bonito, 1 mutton snapper, and 1 remora on a half day trip. The fish we more...
Capt. Dave Kostyo - Miami

It's Summertime - That Means Kingfish and Dolphin - It's summertime and that means fish early or late and watch for the afternoon thunderstorms. It's also the time of year when the downrigger and bottom rod will out produce the flatlines on most trips. The majority of action will be for kingfish, bo more...
Capt. Dave Kostyo - Miami

Consistent Good Fishing Continues - Here's a quick update on what's been happening aboard Knot Nancy. Dolphin action has been outstanding. The reef area has been producing steady action with kingfish and bonito. Throw in a mutton or AJ if you fish the wrecks and it makes for a very more...
Capt. Dave Kostyo - Miami

The Choice Is Yours, Offshore or Inshore, The Fishing is Great!! - The last part of June and the beginning of July has seen excellent fishing both offshore and inshore. If you fish the waters in the 100 - 250 foot range its been bonito, kingfish, amberjack, and an occasional blackfin tuna or sailfish. Move further more...
Capt. Dave Kostyo - Miami

Mixed Bag Offshore, Consistent Tarpon Action Inshore - The good news is that legal size dolphin have finally shown up in good numbers in our area. We've been waiting and not so patiently for the dolphin run to begin. Be prepared to burn some fuel in your search. The best action has been in the 13 - 25 more...
Capt. Dave Kostyo - Miami

Hot Afternoon/Evening Action - The action offshore for sailfish, kingfish, bonito, blackfin tuna, and an occasional dolphin remains good. Some days require patience and a bit of searching, however, it's worth the wait to get the action going. Meanwhile, inshore for tarpon, the more...
Capt. Dave Kostyo - Miami

Offshore Or Inshore, The Action Is EXCELLENT!! - Since my last report, it's been nothing but WOW fishing. Offshore the sailfish, kingfish, and bonito have kept many anglers busy. Throw in an excellent run of blackfin tuna just for good measure and the offshore angler could hardly ask for anything more...
Capt. Dave Kostyo - Miami

Pick Your Area, Inshore Or Offshore, The Action is Good - Sailfish, kingfish, a few dolphin, bonito, and plenty of tarpon have given us steady action. The weather has run the gamut from no wind to as high as 19 knots. North current and blue water accounts for the good offshore action. The windy condition more...
Capt. Dave Kostyo - Miami

Springtime Action Offshore and Inshore - It's time once again to get caught up with the fishing report. Since my last report it has been almost none stop fishing each day with just a few exceptions. Most of the days we've had good blue water and north current. It's been dolphin, kings, s more...
Capt. Dave Kostyo - Miami

Sailfish, Tarpon And More, OH YEAH!! - It's time to get caught up with the fishing trips aboard Knot Nancy, so lets get straight to it. The father and son team of Scott and Nick Osborne sample the good tarpon fishing available in Miami during the winter. We had the conditions to fish more...
Capt. Dave Kostyo - Miami