Fort Lauderdale fishing report for the week of September 24, 2026. The mullet run has reached Broward County in full force, and the Saturday full moon is adding big tides and strong current at the inlets. Inshore and nearshore, the action is excellent, and offshore, the first signs of fall sailfish are appearing.
What’s Hitting
This week, snook are the main attraction, feeding hard on mullet at the inlets and along the beaches. Tarpon are rolling behind the bait schools, especially at dawn, and big jacks are crashing mullet in the surf. Offshore, the first sailfish of the fall season are showing on the edge in 120 to 200 feet, and a few mahi and kingfish are still around. At night, tarpon and snook are feeding under the lights in the Intracoastal.
Where to Find Them
Port Everglades and Hillsboro inlets are the hot spots for snook on the outgoing tide. The beaches from Pompano Beach to Hollywood are holding mullet schools with snook, tarpon, and jacks following them. Offshore, look for sailfish along the edge from the Port Everglades sea buoy north to Hillsboro. At night, the Intracoastal bridges and docks are producing snook and tarpon.
Tides & Conditions
The full moon is driving strong tides and fast outgoing current at the inlets, which pulls the bait through and gets the snook feeding. Water temps are in the low 80s and clear along the beaches. Mornings have been calm, with the east wind building in the afternoon. Keep an eye on the tropics and check the marine forecast before running offshore.
Tackle & Tactics
A live finger mullet on a 5/0 circle hook is the best bait for snook and tarpon. Fish it free-lined or with a small float along the beach and at the inlets. For artificials, try a large swimbait, a bucktail, or a topwater plug at dawn. Use 40- to 60-pound fluorocarbon leader. For sailfish, slow-troll or kite-fish live goggle-eyes or pilchards along the edge.
Local Intel This Week
The Hillsboro Inlet and the Port Everglades jetties offer good shore fishing, and the Anglin’s Pier and Dania Beach Pier provide easy access to the beaches. For boaters, the Hillsboro Inlet public ramp and the Colee Hammock and Sunrise Boulevard ramps are good options. Fish are concentrating at the inlets on the outgoing tide. Check current FWC regulations, slot sizes, and seasons before keeping fish.
This Week’s Tip
At night, snook and tarpon feed along the shadow lines of Intracoastal bridges and docks. Cast a small swimbait or live shrimp up-current and let it drift into the shadow line. That is where the strike usually comes.
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