Broward County fisherman? 2024
Wurming67 reply :
Last weekend was brutal fishing in lox with the high water,dingy water and them pumping all that water where are you guys going this weekend?
soflabasser reply :
Sorry to hear the fishing was brutal on a boat in Loxahatchee. The fishing has been on fire for bullseye snakehead, peacock bass, and other exotics, so you can always give those fish a try. Do not be surprised if you catch a big bass when fishing for exotics, these fish coexist well together.
Wurming67 reply :
When I was fishing in a jon boat in the local canals in West Broward I was catching alot of snakeheads and mudfish on my expensive spinner baits so I switched to the Walmart $1 spinnerbaits and those those exotics put up a good fight but tear up lures.
Turf reply :
Didn't get out this weekend unfortunately. Hoping to hear some reports of better conditions/fishing than last weekend however.
Wurming67 reply :
Went to the alley it was rough only thing biting was the mosquitos.....
soflabasser reply :
On 6/16/2017 at 7:42 AM, Wurming67 said:When I was fishing in a jon boat in the local canals in West Broward I was catching alot of snakeheads and mudfish on my expensive spinner baits so I switched to the Walmart $1 spinnerbaits and those those exotics put up a good fight but tear up lures.
Spinnerbaits are one of my favorite snakehead lures and I agree they beat them spinnerbaits pretty bad.The bass fishing is good in the areas snakeheads live, caught a +5.5 and +4 pound bass as bycatch while fishing for snakeheads these past 2 weekends. Caught other bass between 1 to 3 pounds as well.
SFL BassHunter reply :
With the higher waters lots of the areas we fish on boats around here are well not that great.
I've been doing a lot of bank fishing. That has also been a bit tough.
BCline reply :
On 6/19/2017 at 11:52 AM, soflabasser said:
Spinnerbaits are one of my favorite snakehead lures and I agree they beat them spinnerbaits pretty bad.The bass fishing is good in the areas snakeheads live, caught a +5.5 and +4 pound bass as bycatch while fishing for snakeheads these past 2 weekends. Caught other bass between 1 to 3 pounds as well.
What do you do with the snakeheads you catch? I have heard they are good to eat but have not been brave enough to try one yet. Are we still supposed to kill these fish when we land them?
- Bruce -
Wurming67 reply :
I've tried them they aren't bad to eat as far as killing them to control population that's impossible I think the avg snakehead lays over 150,000 eggs in a two year period grant it a majority of them wont make it but that's still alot,they are a blast to catch they just tear up your lures so use cheap lures and hold on for the ride?
soflabasser reply :
On 6/19/2017 at 10:52 PM, BCline said:
What do you do with the snakeheads you catch? I have heard they are good to eat but have not been brave enough to try one yet. Are we still supposed to kill these fish when we land them?
- Bruce -
I spoke with a FWC biologist a while ago and he told me its 100% legal to release bullseye snakehead in the exact area they are caught. I have heard they taste as good as saltwater fish, but I don't want to eat them since I prefer eating what I catch from the ocean.
On 6/20/2017 at 4:41 AM, Wurming67 said:I've tried them they aren't bad to eat as far as killing them to control population that's impossible I think the avg snakehead lays over 150,000 eggs in a two year period grant it a majority of them wont make it but that's still alot,they are a blast to catch they just tear up your lures so use cheap lures and hold on for the ride?
I agree that at this point it is extremely unlikely that man can eliminate snakeheads from South Florida. These fish reproduce extremely well in our climate, but a couple extreme cold fronts might significantly lower their numbers. Largemouth bass and peacock bass are known to eat baby snakeheads, so these fish will have a hard time spreading as much as a peacock bass. These fish are a blast to catch and the big ones(+8 pounds) fight like a snook going to the mangroves. Fishing for them is more like hunting since you have to quietly walk on the bank since they bolt off and don't bite if you make too much sounds while walking. I don't mind having a couple lures destroyed by snakeheads since its worth the money to me, and I am sure the tackle stores are quite happy with all the tackle I have to buy in order to catch these fish.
Wurming67 reply :
Next great Florida lure is gonna be a baby snakehead hmmmm
BCline reply :
On 6/20/2017 at 4:41 AM, Wurming67 said:I've tried them they aren't bad to eat as far as killing them to control population that's impossible I think the avg snakehead lays over 150,000 eggs in a two year period grant it a majority of them wont make it but that's still alot,they are a blast to catch they just tear up your lures so use cheap lures and hold on for the ride?
How do you feel about eating fish caught is "residential" water? I've been in south florida for two years and so far have only eaten ocean caught fish. I have concerns about residential and golf course runoff contaminating the urban water around here.
Wurming67 reply :
I wouldn't eat much freshwater fish down here I just tried a bite or two stick with ocean fish
soflabasser reply :
Weather looks good for the weekend. Might do some more snakehead fishing and then start targeting other species for a while.
Wurming67 reply :
I'm actually thinking of going to lox this weekend
BCline reply :
Bank fishing around Deerfield Beach has been brutal during lunch time this week. I typically catch 2 - 3 bass everyday but this week I have only managed to land one little guy. I hope you are able to find more productive waters than I have.
Good Luck
Wurming67 reply :
Think it's gonna be tough all over, sun sentiel fishing report is saying C14 but I don't know if that's a warning it's gonna be a rough weekend catching fish lol!!!
soflabasser reply :
Caught some nice bass, snakeheads, peacocks, and other fish this weekend. Thinking of diving this weekend coming up instead of regular fishing.
Wurming67 reply :
I'm going saltwater fishing in punta Gorda this up coming weekend ?
soflabasser reply :
What species will you be targeting? There's some good tarpon, snook , and redfish fishing in that area of the state. I plan on scouting for lobster since the lobster season is approaching soon. Might harvest some reef fish in the process of scouting my lobster spots.
Wurming67 reply :
Snook mainly
Turf reply :
Hoping to get out this weekend to either Lox or the Alley somewhere but we will see. Haven't heard much promising in terms of Snook so far though. Might be a bit early still. Let us know how it goes. Good luck.
Wurming67 reply :
I came across some reports from punta Gorda that snook were off the beach it don't matter to me same as when I go bass fishing if something bites cool if not I am not working lol
SFL BassHunter reply :
Love me some snook fishing. Like bass on a larger scale. lol.
Jm526 reply :
On 6/27/2017 at 10:37 AM, Turf said:Hoping to get out this weekend to either Lox or the Alley somewhere but we will see. Haven't heard much promising in terms of Snook so far though. Might be a bit early still. Let us know how it goes. Good luck.
I'll be heading out to the alley this weekend, I will fish the morning as well as trying something new, night fishing out there.
Hazard reply :
I live in West Broward. Unfortunately, I don't have access to a boat so most of my fishing is done off the docks or renting a boat from Everglades Holiday.
Anyone mind sharing with me through PM a good spot they know of for snakehead?
soflabasser reply :
On 6/27/2017 at 8:47 AM, Wurming67 said:Snook mainly
Sounds like you are going to have a good time fishing this weekend. Try snook fishing in our canal systems when you get a chance after your Punta Gorda fishing trip. There's plenty of big snook in the canals and these snook can be caught throughout the year.
Terzy reply :
Pretty much every canal in broward has snakeheads
scroll24_7 reply :
Sup guys. I do allot of bank fishing in North West Broward. Mostly catching LMB and Snakeheads. If anyone ever wants to link up Pm me here.
Rafael
Mike L reply :
On 6/27/2017 at 7:43 AM, Wurming67 said:I'm going saltwater fishing in punta Gorda this up coming weekend ?
Don't know where you're going but Tarpon are still running in the pass and check out around whorehouse point.
You're Welcome
Mike
Wurming67 reply :
On 6/30/2017 at 9:07 PM, Mike L said:
Don't know where you're going but Tarpon are still running in the pass and check out around whorehouse point.
You're Welcome
Mike
Where is that located at and thank you very much for info
Mike L reply :
If you pick up a chart of the harbor at any tackle shop it will be called Mangrove Point.
If you launch out of Ponce De Leon Park turn SE and it will be about 500 yds up.
Try to time your trip around high tide and just drift up and down turning into all the little cuts as you go.
if you're gonna use shrimp or white bait don't use any weight and cast up close to the mangroves, they will immediately head for them, so just let them go..
If you go into the pass be VERY carefull, the current if extremely strong..
Good Luck
Mike
Wurming67 reply :
On 7/1/2017 at 10:10 PM, Mike L said:If you pick up a chart of the harbor at any tackle shop it will be called Mangrove Point.
If you launch out of Ponce De Leon Park turn SE and it will be about 500 yds up.
Try to time your trip around high tide and just drift up and down turning into all the little cuts as you go.
if you're gonna use shrimp or white bait don't use any weight and cast up close to the mangroves, they will immediately head for them, so just let them go..
If you go into the pass be VERY carefull, the current if extremely strong..
Good Luck
Mike
Ended up picking up a Penn battle 2 combo and tried my luck at pg waterfront boat dock and gilherst pier saw alot of bait had a couple of strikes on a spoon but no luck talked to a local guy he said at night shark fishing is really good at gilherst pier.Havent saltwater fished in a while getting my feet wet again we are planning on moving to punta Gorda so it's gonna take some time to learn it first time I fished it.Thanks for info though
Mike L reply :
You're Welcome
Good Luck
Mike
soflabasser reply :
Been fishing mostly for peacock bass lately and I just had one of the best fishing trips today. Caught a bunch of peacocks today, with the biggest 2 being a +5 pounder and a giant +6.5 pounder. Also caught lots of nice quality sized largemouth as bycatch while fishing for peacock bass. Man do I love fishing in South Florida!
geo g reply :
On 7/30/2017 at 8:53 AM, soflabasser said:Been fishing mostly for peacock bass lately and I just had one of the best fishing trips today. Caught a bunch of peacocks today, with the biggest 2 being a +5 pounder and a giant +6.5 pounder. Also caught lots of nice quality sized largemouth as bycatch while fishing for peacock bass. Man do I love fishing in South Florida!
Where are the pics, love to see any of those fish!!!!!!!!!!!!
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