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Stay up to date with the latest fishing techniques, seasonal trends, and expert tips from Captain Lou Perez. Whether you're a seasoned angler or just starting, our blog will help you get the most out of every trip—offering insider knowledge to maximize your chances of success on the water.
52 Pound Wahoo Caught in Fort Lauderdale on Live Bonita – Offshore Fishing Report The offshore bite out of Fort Lauderdale continues to heat up, and one of the highlights this week aboard the Wicked Cuda was landing an absolute trophy 52-pound wahoo on a live bonita. If you’re searching for wahoo fishing in Fort…
Fort Lauderdale mutton fishing
Fort Lauderdale Mutton Snapper Fishing Report – Spring Bite on Fire Offshore If you’re looking for the best mutton snapper fishing in Fort Lauderdale, the spring season is delivering some of the most consistent action we see all year aboard the Wicked Cuda. Out of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, the reefs, wrecks, and offshore ledges are…
sailfish season is in full swing
If you’ve been dreaming about checking a true bucket list fish off your list, there is no better time than now to experience the world-class sailfish fishing in Fort Lauderdale. The offshore waters have been absolutely alive with activity, and our recent trips have delivered nonstop action targeting one of the fastest and most acrobatic…
grouper season is here
May 1st Grouper Season Opener | Wicked Cuda The wait is over! May 1st marks the highly anticipated grouper season opener in Fort Lauderdale, and it’s shaping up to be one of the most productive and exciting times of the year for deep sea fishing in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Aboard the Wicked Cuda, we’ve already…
mahi, wahoo, tuna
Jumbo Blackfin Tuna & Wahoo Action Aboard the Wicked Cuda This morning aboard the Wicked Cuda was nothing short of incredible and a perfect example of why the spring fishing season in Fort Lauderdale, Florida is widely considered the best time of year for offshore fishing. With ideal conditions and bait stacked over the reef,…
large spring kingfish
Spring Kingfish (King Mackerel) Bite is On Fire The spring fishing season in Fort Lauderdale, Florida is officially heating up, and with it comes one of the most exciting bites of the year—kingfish, also known as king mackerel. Anglers targeting Fort Lauderdale offshore fishing charters are seeing an incredible push of large “smoker” kingfish moving…
awesome spring fishing
Epic Father & Son Sailfish Action Aboard the Wicked Cuda Today’s Fort Lauderdale fishing report was one for the books—an unforgettable father and son fishing charter filled with nonstop offshore action, big game fish, and memories that will last a lifetime. Fishing aboard the Wicked Cuda, we headed offshore into the deep blue waters of…
inshore permit action
Rare Permit Caught on 2-Hour Charter Today’s Fort Lauderdale fishing report is proof that you don’t need a full day offshore to experience incredible fishing in South Florida. Our 2-hour inshore fishing charter in Fort Lauderdale, Florida delivered nonstop action, multiple species, and one of the rarest catches you’ll ever see in local waters. If…
wicked Cuda
Giant Barracuda Caught Aboard the Wicked Cuda | Barracuda Fishing Fort Lauderdale If you’re searching for the best Fort Lauderdale fishing charter, this recent trip aboard the Wicked Cuda is exactly why barracuda fishing in Fort Lauderdale is one of the most exciting experiences in South Florida. We headed offshore on a perfect South Florida…
giant yellow jack
Giant Yellow Jack Caught Offshore The variety of species biting right now out of Fort Lauderdale continues to impress, and this trip delivered something you don’t see every day—a giant yellow jack that had everyone on board fired up. Trophy Yellow Jack Steals the Show While fishing offshore structure, we hooked into a powerful fish…
a day to remember
15 Sailfish in One Day – A Charter Boat Record! Some days on the water stand out forever—and this was one of them. Fishing out of Fort Lauderdale, we experienced one of the most incredible offshore bites we’ve ever seen. By the end of the trip, we went an unbelievable: 16 sailfish bites 15 sailfish…
Tuna Time
Jumbo Blackfin Tuna Bite Heating Up Offshore The offshore action out of Fort Lauderdale is reaching another level as the blackfin tuna bite ramps up in a big way this month. If you’ve been waiting for the right time to target tuna in South Florida, the window is officially opening—and it’s producing quality fish. 5…