Fishing Reports by Capt. Ron Mallet

Fort Lauderdale, Florida - Saltwater Fishing Report - We are into the winter pattern. A few days of breeze from the north, the temps hit the 50's at night and the ocean temp is starting to come down too. This is what we need to push the fish south and into our waters. This past week has shown some promi more...
Capt. Ron Mallet - Fort Lauderdale

Fort Lauderdale, Florida - Saltwater Fishing Report - Winter is trying to show its face. During the last few weeks we have had our share of wind and rain. This is normal for this time of year, although a little late. These patterns help to push the fish south, back to our waters after roaming north duri more...
Capt. Ron Mallet - Fort Lauderdale

Fort Lauderdale, Florida - Saltwater Fishing Report - The north breeze blew a few days this week and it started the fall push we have waited for. Lots of baitfish in the area, and the gamefish are following. Blackfin Tuna, Kingfish, Sailfish and Dolphin all travel with the bait and they stop to play wit more...
Capt. Ron Mallet - Fort Lauderdale

Fort Lauderdale, Florida - Saltwater Fishing Report - We are deep into summer and it's patterns. This years fishing has held up well through the heat. The Dolphin action has been the most dependable that I can remember in years. Kingfish are still making a strong showing too. I spoke to a few fisherman more...
Capt. Ron Mallet - Fort Lauderdale

Fort Lauderdale, Florida - Saltwater Fishing Report - The action has held up pretty well for July and this far into August. The Dolphin are active although not many large ones. Kingfish are biting hot one day and the next day the Bonita take over. Not bad for the middle of summer. Inshore the Jack Cre more...
Capt. Ron Mallet - Fort Lauderdale

Fort Lauderdale, Florida - Saltwater Fishing Report - As we get deeper into summer we pick up the typical summer patterns. Closer to shore the Bonita are taking the baits quicker than the Kingfish. A suprise Sailfish has won the race a few times lately too. Offshore the Dolphin action has been fairly co more...
Capt. Ron Mallet - Fort Lauderdale

Fort Lauderdale, Florida - Saltwater Fishing Report - Lots of rain and thunderstorms the last few weeks. Luckily it is building later in the day and letting me get on the water most mornings. The live baits are producing a few Kingfish and Bonita in closer on the reefs. Not many Sailfish lately. The Dol more...
Capt. Ron Mallet - Fort Lauderdale

Fort Lauderdale, Florida - Saltwater Fishing Report - It feels like summer already. Lots of rain and thunderstorms. Luckily it is building later in the day and letting me get on the water most mornings. The report has stayed the same for a while because much has stayed the same... until lately. Not load more...
Capt. Ron Mallet - Fort Lauderdale

Fort Lauderdale, Florida - Saltwater Fishing Report - Classic spring action. The Kingfish are smacking the baits as quickly as you can get them out. The average size has hovered around the 12 to 15 pound mark but each day gives up a 30 to 50 pounder to one of the local boats. Some days it's mine. Blackf more...
Capt. Ron Mallet - Fort Lauderdale

Fort Lauderdale, Florida - Saltwater Fishing Report - The bite is on. We had one of those days yesterday that almost felt like work. Lots of Kingfish. Some large ones and a nice mix of mediums. At times they were on the baits as soon as it hit the water. A nice size Dolphin jumped in on the party too. C more...
Capt. Ron Mallet - Fort Lauderdale