19 species tracked across Florida's inshore and offshore waters.
Pogonias cromis
Large drum species found in estuaries. Can reach impressive sizes.
Rachycentron canadum
Large pelagic fish often found near buoys and wrecks. Excellent table quality.
Centropomus undecimalis
Prized sport fish found around mangroves and inlets. Sensitive to cold temperatures.
Trachinotus carolinus
Excellent eating fish found in surf. Silver body with yellow fins.
Mycteroperca microlepis
Popular reef fish with excellent table quality. Found around structure.
Scomberomorus cavalla
Large mackerel species prized by anglers. Strong fighter found offshore.
Lutjanus synagris
Small snapper with distinctive yellow stripes and pink spot.
Coryphaena hippurus
Mahi-Mahi (also called Dolphinfish or Dorado) is one of the most colorful and sought-after offshore gamefish in Florida. Known for explosive strikes, acrobatic fights, and excellent table fare. Found along floating weed lines and debris in the Gulf Stream, mahi are a spring and summer staple off Fort Lauderdale and the entire Southeast Florida coast.
Lutjanus griseus
Versatile species found from mangroves to offshore reefs. Excellent eating.
Trachinotus falcatus
Highly prized sport fish. Challenging to catch on flats and around wrecks.
Sciaenops ocellatus
Popular game fish with distinctive black spot near tail. Found in shallow coastal waters.
Epinephelus morio
Common grouper species in Gulf waters. Reddish-brown coloration.
Istiophorus platypterus
The Atlantic Sailfish is one of the fastest fish in the ocean, famous for its spectacular leaping ability and iconic dorsal sail. Found in the warm offshore waters of the Atlantic, it is the premier billfish target off Florida's Southeast coast. Fort Lauderdale and Palm Beach are considered among the top sailfish destinations in the world, with winter being the prime season as fish migrate along the Gulf Stream.
Archosargus probatocephalus
Bottom feeder with strong teeth. Found around structures and pilings.
Scomberomorus maculatus
Fast-swimming pelagic fish with gold spots. Common in spring and fall.
Cynoscion nebulosus
Popular inshore species with distinctive spots. Found over grass flats and sandy bottoms.
Megalops atlanticus
Large powerful fish known for spectacular jumps. Migrates along Florida coast.
Acanthocybium solandri
Wahoo is widely regarded as one of the fastest fish in the ocean and one of the most prized offshore catches in Florida. Known for scorching, line-blistering runs, the wahoo is a fall and winter target along Florida's Southeast coast, particularly off Palm Beach where the Gulf Stream comes closest to shore.
Ocyurus chrysurus
Beautiful snapper with yellow tail and lateral stripe. Excellent table fare.