Fishing Fort Lauderdale in the Spring
| Month | Avg. Air Temps °F (Hi/Lo) |
| March | 80° / 64° |
| April | 83° / 68° |
| May | 85° / 72° |
The spring brings warmer waters and more fish into this area. Inshore, snook and jacks offer good fishing. Cobia, pompano, jacks, Spanish mackerel, bluefish and whiting are found along the beaches. Some of these fish are found in the surf, while others will require a boat for better fishing. This area is known for its offshore fishing and anglers can target the Gulf Stream for billfish, mahi mahi, wahoo and tuna. The fishing is also good on the reefs and wrecks for grouper, snapper and other bottom fish.
Fishing Fort Lauderdale in the Summer
| Month | Avg. Air Temps °F (Hi/Lo) |
| June | 88° / 75° |
| July | 90° / 76° |
| August | 90° / 77° |
Offshore, the summer months offer excellent fishing for a variety of pelagic species, however, it does get hot down here, so plan on getting out there early in the morning to get on some of the better bites. Snapper season draws a lot of interest in the summer. Snook and tarpon fishing can also be very good in the summer. You have a lot of options whether you fish inshore, along the beaches or further offshore.
Fishing Fort Lauderdale in the Fall
| Month | Avg. Air Temps °F (Hi/Lo) |
| September | 89° / 76° |
| October | 86° / 73° |
| November | 81° / 67° |
As the water temperatures cool in the fall, the bite stays strong in this area for so many different species of fish. The annual fall mullet run provides some of the most exciting fishing of the year for a variety of different species. Tarpon and snook get a lot of attention from anglers who fish inshore. The offshore fishing can also be very good for bottom fishing as well as trolling for pelagic species.
Fishing Fort Lauderdale in the Winter
| Month | Avg. Air Temps °F (Hi/Lo) |
| December | 78° / 64° |
| January | 76° / 59° |
| February | 78° / 62° |
The cooler winter months can provide some excellent fishing opportunities in this area since it really isn’t that cold down here. Many migratory species of fish will move back down the coast as they follow the mullet in the fall, but then the warm water temperatures will keep them down here in the winter. Anglers do well with pompano, bluefish and Spanish mackerel through the winter nearshore and along the beaches. The typical resident fish found inshore will typically bite well all winter. Offshore, sailfish hit their peak in the winter, however, you do have to deal with the winter winds that can make the waves a lot tougher to deal with further offshore.
