Species   

     Here in South Florida, our fish population in saltwater has about as much variation as a full buffet at your local wine and dine. You may want to chase  down a lit up sailfish in hot pursuit of a bait fish, or  perhaps stay in the backwaters stalking the ever majestic "silver king" also known as the tarpon. The possibilities are limitless down here in south Florida! Only in the sunshine state........

Below are a few species which can be found in south Florida waters:

  Snook (Robalo) 

 

Found along inland waters Bruisers of the backcountry average 4-12lbs; State record 44lbs 3oz. Food quality- very good

                       

  Tarpon (Sabalo)

   

Found along bays and inland waters of Florida also known as the "Silver King" The foremost fish to rip your drag! average 15-50lbs; State record 243lbs Food quality-poor

 

    Cero mackerel (Makarela)

 

 Found mainly along bays and reefs streamline and jet fast average 2-4lbs;State record 17lbs 2oz Food quality-good

 

     Dolphin (Dorado)

 

Found along tropical waters around the Globe Also known as Mahi Mahi or Dorado extremely agressive feeders average 6-15 lbs; State record 77lbs 12 oz Food quality-excellent

 

  Atlantic Sailfish (Pez vela) 

 

 Found along the tropical waters of the carribean Also known as Pez vela average 40-80lbs; State record 116lbs 10 oz Food quality-average

 

  Spanish Mackerel (Makarela Espanola)

 

 Found along bays and reefs in Florida streamline and jet fast average 2-6lbs; State record 12 lbs Food quality-good

 

 Red Grouper (Cherna)

          Found along natural reefs and wrecks King of the bottom dwellers average 6-10lbs; State record 42lbs 4 oz Food quality-phenomenal

 

 

 

 

King Mackerel (Makarela del Rey)

 

Found along bays and reefs along the Atlantic furious speedsters and are known for having voracious appetites average 6-20lbs; State Record 90lbs Food quality-good

 

 

Bonita or "False Albacore"

 

Found along reef formations and current spirited fighters with bullet shaped bodies average 5-10lbs; State record 27 lbs Food quality- average

 

 

 

 

 

    Jack Crevalle

 

     Found along inland waters and reef formations pound for pound one of the best fighters average 10-20lbs; State record 57lbs Food quality- average

 

  Spotted Sea trout (Trucha del oceano)

       

Found along grass flats and sandy bottom very agressive feeders average 2-5lbs; State record 15 lbs 6 oz Food Quality: very good             

 

 

 

 

   Ladyfish (Pez de senora)

 

Found along inland waters extremely acrobatic fighters average 2-3lbs; State record 4lbs 10oz Food Quality: poor

 

 

     Blue Runner     

 

Fould along reefs and inland waters scrappy fighters and agressive feeders average 3-6lbs;State record 8 lbs 5 oz Food quality-average

 

Yellowtail Snapper (Rabi rubia)

 

Found along reefs and rock formations vivid markings thoughout body average 1-4lbs; State record 8lbs 9 oz Food quality-excellent

 

Mangrove or Grey Snapper (cubereta)

 

Found along inland waters and reefs also known as grey snapper average 3-5lbs; State record 17lbs Food quality-excellent

 

 

Mutton Snapper (Pargo)

 

Found along rock formations and reefs known for strong initial runs average 4-8lbs; State record 30lbs 4 oz Food quality- excellent

 

 

 

 

 

Inshore

Species

   Jan Feb March April May June July Aug. Sept. Oct. Nov. Dec.
Mangrove Snapper * * * * * * * * * * * *
Snook       * * * * * * * * * *
Tarpon       * * * * * * * *    
Sea Trout   * * * * *         * * *
Ladyfish   * * * * * * * * * * * *
Jack Crevalle   * * * * * * * * * * * *

 
Offshore Species                          
                           
Blackfin Tuna *

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Dolphin           * * * * * * * *    
Sailfish   * * * * * *       * * *
Wahoo           * * * * * * * *
King Mackerel   * * * * *       * * * *
Snapper       * * * * * * * * *  
Grouper   * * * * *       * * *  
Greater Amberjack * * * * * *
Sharks (various)   * * * * * * * * * * * *
Barracuda * * * * * *

 

 

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