Florida Fishing Report: Sailfish, Dolphin, and Weekend Weather Warnings

Offshore Fishing Conditions

• 🎣 Sailfish have recently appeared, with charter boats reporting up to three sailfish caught in a single day on recent trips.
• 🐬 Dolphin are also present, similar to the summer season, and are being found closer to shore, often near schools of mullet.
• ⚠️ Art Sap in Hillsboro reported dirty water extending to 700 feet, impacting the sailfish and kingfish bite, but noted good dolphin catches further offshore in that area.

Tarpon and Weather Outlook

• 🎣 A few tarpon have been spotted, which could be a factor with incoming weather.
• 💨 The forecast indicates potential northeasterly winds in the 20-knot range, which could lead to sailfish tailing.
• ⚠️ Small craft advisories are expected to be issued for the Atlantic side and the Keys starting tonight and continuing through the weekend.

Weekend Safety and Offshore Travel

• 🌊 Expect 7 to 10-foot seas across Broward County waters, with an 8-foot swell, making offshore conditions very dangerous and rough.
• 🏝️ Conditions are expected to be similar down into the Keys.
• ⛽ The Gulf Stream is predicted to shift farther offshore, potentially 20-30 miles, requiring significant fuel to reach.
• ⚠️ It is crucial to check the Local 10 weather report before heading out due to rapidly changing conditions.

Personal Fishing Experience

• 🇲🇽 Captain Ray Rosher recently fished a tournament in Cabo, catching 33 stripe marlin, one blue marlin, and one sailfish over two days.
• 🎉 While they did not win the tournament, the experience was described as a great time.