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South Lake

Hollywood, Broward County, FL

😁 Moderate
Partly cloudy Β· 74Β°F Β· Feels 77Β°
Marine Chart
Solar
Sunrise
07:02 AM
Sunset
07:42 PM
Water Temp.
Temp. FΒΊ
78 FΒΊ
Temp. CΒΊ
26 CΒΊ
Wind
Speed
23 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
6:21 PM
to
8:21 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

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Fort Lauderdale Fishing Cheat Sheet

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Species Breakdown
Best Seasons
Tides & Timing
Bait & Tackle
Where to Fish
Gear Picks
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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 South Lake 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 South Lake 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 South Lake. 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 South Lake. 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 South Lake. Fiddler crabs or shrimp on a light jig head.