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Lauderdale-by-the-Sea

Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, Broward County, FL

😁 Moderate
Light Rain Β· 73Β°F Β· Feels 77Β°
Marine Chart
Solar
Sunrise
07:02 AM
Sunset
07:42 PM
Water Temp.
Temp. FΒΊ
74 FΒΊ
Temp. CΒΊ
24 CΒΊ
Wind
Speed
20 mph
Direction
ENE
UV Index
Strength
1
Level
Low
Tide Chart
Solunar Forecast
Waning Crescent Β· 40% illuminated

Hourly Fishing Activity

12a
3a
6a
9a
12p
3p
6p
9p
Peak
Good
Slow
Poor

Feeding Windows

Major
5:56 AM
to
7:56 AM
Major
6:20 PM
to
8:20 PM
Minor
1:06 AM
to
2:06 AM
Minor
11:47 AM
to
12:47 PM
πŸŒ• Moon Rise
1:36 AM
πŸŒ‘ Moon Set
12:17 PM
β˜€οΈ Sun Rise
6:04 AM
πŸŒ… Sun Set
6:41 PM

Local Fishing Resource

Fort Lauderdale Fishing Cheat Sheet

Free

Sailfish capital of the Atlantic, world-class inshore, and year-round reef action

What's Inside

Species Breakdown
Best Seasons
Tides & Timing
Bait & Tackle
Where to Fish
Gear Picks
🐟 Sailfish 🐟 Mahi-Mahi 🐟 Snook 🐟 Tarpon 🐟 Yellowtail Snapper
Open the Broward County Cheat Sheet

Fish Species in This Area

Common Snook

Common Snook

Centropomus undecimalis

Spring Summer
Common
Up to 55.1 inches
Inshore, Mangroves, Estuaries
Family: Centropomidae

Prized sport fish found around mangroves and inlets. Sensitive to cold temperatures.

Local Notes: Look for snook around any structure or current break at Lauderdale-by-the-Sea during the warmer months.

Spotted Seatrout

Spotted Seatrout

Cynoscion nebulosus

Year Round
Common
Up to 35.8 inches
Inshore, Grass flats, Estuaries
Family: Sciaenidae

Popular inshore species with distinctive spots. Found over grass flats and sandy bottoms.

Local Notes: Work any grass flats adjacent to Lauderdale-by-the-Sea with DOA Shrimp or live pilchards at first light.

Mangrove Snapper

Mangrove Snapper

Lutjanus griseus

Year Round
Occasional
Up to 22 inches
Inshore, Mangroves, Reefs
Family: Lutjanidae

Versatile species found from mangroves to offshore reefs. Excellent eating.

Local Notes: Hold to any structure at Lauderdale-by-the-Sea. Light fluorocarbon and live shrimp.

Red Drum

Red Drum

Sciaenops ocellatus

Year Round
Occasional
Up to 59.1 inches
Inshore, Estuaries, Surf zones
Family: Sciaenidae

Popular game fish with distinctive black spot near tail. Found in shallow coastal waters.

Local Notes: Patrol the shorelines and flats near Lauderdale-by-the-Sea. Gold spoons and live shrimp on light tackle.

Sheepshead

Sheepshead

Archosargus probatocephalus

Fall Spring
Occasional
Up to 35.8 inches
Inshore, Docks, Structures
Family: Sparidae

Bottom feeder with strong teeth. Found around structures and pilings.

Local Notes: Found around any hard structure at Lauderdale-by-the-Sea. Fiddler crabs or shrimp on a light jig head.