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Target Species — What We Catch in Pompano Beach

From billfish and pelagics to reef and wreck dwellers, these are the species we most often target—plus when they peak and how we fish them.

Pelagics

Fast movers along the color change and current rips. We troll, live‑bait, or run kites depending on the day.

Atlantic sailfish in-water beside the boat, dorsal sail raised

Sailfish

Best: Dec–Feb · Apr

  • Kite spreads & live baits

  • Edges, slicks & north winds

Mahi-mahi with neon green-yellow flanks near a Sargassum weedline

Mahi‑Mahi (Dolphin)

Best: Apr–Sep

  • Weedlines, birds & debris

  • Trolling ballyhoo/strips

Wahoo side profile with electric blue tiger stripes

Wahoo

Best: Nov–Feb · Jul–Aug

  • High‑speed or planer trolling

  • Low light & moon windows

Blackfin tuna close-up with bronze-purple sheen and yellow finlets

Blackfin Tuna

Best: Mar–Jun

  • Feathers, livies & jigs

  • Bird plays on the edge

Silver king mackerel with slim torpedo body and sharp teeth

King Mackerel (Kingfish)

Best: Spring · Fall

  • Planers & live bait drifts

  • Reef line 80–180 ft

Pro Tips

  • Fronts & north winds fire up sails and kings

  • Look for birds & flying fish around weedlines for mahi

  • Early/late light boosts wahoo & tuna bites

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Reef & Bottom

Structure fishing over reefs, wrecks and ledges from 80–300 ft. Great table fare and steady action when currents and conditions align.

Yellowtail snapper with vivid yellow stripe and tail

Yellowtail Snapper

Best: Spring–Fall · Clear water helps

  • Anchor & chum on the 70–100 ft reef

  • Light leaders, tiny hooks, drifted baits

  • Steady, fun action — great table fare

Mutton snapper showing rose-green hues and pointed snout

Mutton Snapper

Best: Late Spring–Summer · After fronts

  • Live baits or fresh cut on ledges & wreck edges

  • Long leaders, slow drifts in 90–180 ft

  • Hard-fighting, excellent eating

Mottled grouper close-up—South Florida reef species

Grouper (Gag · Red · Black)

Best: Season dependent · Structure bites

  • Live baits & heavy jigs on wrecks/rock piles

  • Heavier tackle to turn heads quickly

  • Fantastic fillets — crew advises regulations

Greater amberjack with bronze band through the eye

Amberjack & Almaco

Best: Spring–Early Summer · Wreck thumpers

  • Vertical jigs & livies over deep wrecks

  • Powerful fights — buckle up

  • Great option on 6–8 hr trips

Gray triggerfish side profile with tall dorsal trigger

Gray Triggerfish

Best: Year-round (open seasons vary)

  • Small natural baits on lighter tackle

  • Reef edges & hardbottom in 80–140 ft

  • Excellent table quality when in season

Silver porgy with blue accents—common reef table fish

Porgy

Best: Year-round · Family-friendly

  • Cut baits over patch reefs & rock

  • Steady bites on light tackle

  • Great eating, easy for all ages

Rigging Notes

  • We match leaders & hooks to current clarity

  • Expect by‑catch like bonitas & cudas

  • Seasons/limits vary—crew will advise

Coastal / Nearshore

Near the beach and inlet when conditions set up. Seasonal shots at migratory fish, plus fun by‑catch.

Cobia near the surface with dark lateral stripe

Cobia

Best: Spring pulses · Clearer water

  • Live baits around rays, buoys & structure

  • Drifts over sand/reef edges 20–60 ft

  • Quality fillets — regs reviewed by crew

Tarpon rolling at the surface—large silver scales

Tarpon (Seasonal)

Best: Late Spring–Summer · Dusk/Dawn

  • Live baits on tide windows at inlet/beach

  • Spectacular jumps — catch & release

  • Great for evening specialty trips

Great barracuda side profile showing long body and teeth

Barracuda

Best: Year-round · Clear, bright days

  • Flashy lures & live baits over reefs

  • Aggressive surface strikes, great photos

  • Often released — ask about options

Crevalle jack with yellow fins and deep chest

Crevalle Jack

Best: Year-round · When bait stacks

  • Topwater & live-bait action near bait schools

  • Powerful fights for all skill levels

  • Great for fast-paced, high-volume bites

Best Windows

  • Strong tide movement near the inlet

  • Clearer water and bait presence

  • Low‑light periods for ambush feeders

Legal catch filleted and bagged at the dock—clean, labeled bags with ice

Regulations & Handling

We follow Florida Fish & Wildlife (FWC) size, season and bag limits. Your crew will advise what’s in season and handle fish respectfully.

  • Legal harvest only; protected species are released

  • Keep or release—your call within regulations

  • We’ll fillet & bag edible catch at the dock

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Species FAQs

Can we target a specific species?

Yes—when season and conditions allow. We’ll plan at the dock and adapt on the water.

Do you clean our fish?

Yes—legal, edible fish are filleted and bagged after the trip.

Is gear provided?

All rods, reels, tackle and bait are included. Bring sun protection & snacks.

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