| Florida is known for many things, including its | | | | Wreck Fishing |
| abundant sunshine, sandy beaches on the Atlantic | | | | A popular fishing excursion with both private and |
| Ocean and Gulf of Mexico, juicy oranges and, last | | | | chartered boats is wreck fishing. Wreck fishing |
| but not least, numerous opportunities for sport | | | | involves sunken ships or artificial reef programs, |
| fishing. South Florida especially is renowned for its | | | | which create habitats for fish. There are |
| sports fishing. As evidenced by the multitude of | | | | approximately 25 wrecks in the Fort Lauderdale |
| deep sea fishing charters located in south Florida, | | | | waters from which to choose. Some of these |
| sport fishing is big business and appeals to both | | | | wrecks are located in deep waters, while others |
| the novice and the seasoned angler. With its | | | | are in shallow waters. When trying to determine |
| portion of Intracoastal Waterway and warm | | | | whether to fish a deep or shallow wreck, |
| ocean waters, Fort Lauderdale is one of the best | | | | consideration should be given as to the type of |
| sport fishing locations in south Florida. Sport fishing | | | | fish targeted. Barracuda and snapper can usually |
| in Fort Lauderdale includes both freshwater and | | | | be caught around the shallow wrecks, and |
| saltwater fishing. | | | | amberjack and shark may sometimes be caught |
| Within a few feet of the shore, the water off of | | | | around the deep wrecks. At times, sailfish and |
| Fort Lauderdale reaches depths of 200 feet to | | | | mahi mahi can be found feeding on the top of |
| 300 feet. It does not take long, approximately 5 | | | | shallow wrecks. |
| miles, until the water reaches depths of over 700 | | | | Kite Fishing |
| feet. In general, deeper waters signify larger fish. | | | | Kite fishing can be a year round activity in Fort |
| The variety, size and species of fish may vary | | | | Lauderdale due to the winds that blow almost |
| based on season, but in general one could expect | | | | constantly in the area. Preferably, winds should be |
| to catch fish such as: sailfish, dolphin, barracuda, | | | | somewhere between 5 and 30 miles per hour for |
| mahi mahi, grouper, snapper, wahoo, tuna, and | | | | successful kite fishing. The type of kite used is |
| shark. King mackerel and swordfish are popular | | | | based on the wind speed, which can change daily |
| sport fish in Fort Lauderdale. King Mackerel are | | | | or even hourly. Generally, kite fishing is set up in |
| migratory and usually spend the winter months in | | | | 100 to 150 feet of water. The type of fish |
| Florida. Swordfish are generally found in the | | | | generally caught using this method is marlin, tuna, |
| waters off of Fort Lauderdale, but since they are | | | | mackerel, sailfish and mahi mahi. |
| nocturnal feeders they are best caught in the | | | | These are just a few of the many opportunities |
| hours between dusk and dawn. | | | | for sport fishing in Fort Lauderdale. Numerous |
| Sport fishing in Fort Lauderdale offers several | | | | charter boats are available for any type of fishing |
| methods of fishing for bringing in the big catch. | | | | experience that one could desire including private |
| These methods include the following: | | | | or guided fishing. |