Charter Fishing in Miami and Miami Beach for Sailfish, Tarpon, Dolphin and Kingfish aboard the Knot Nancy

A CHARTER FISHING ADVENTURE IN MIAMI AND MIAMI BEACH ABOARD THE

"KNOT NANCY"

Captain Dave Kostyo specializes in live bait, light tackle fishing charters. 35 plus years of Tarpon Fishing, Sailfish fishing, Kingfish Fishing, Dolphin Fishing, Amberjack, Tuna, Cobia, Wahoo and more!!!

sailfish fishing, dolphin fishing, tarpon fishing, kingfish fishing in miami south florida

We're out sailfishing, kingfishing, dolphin and tarpon fishing the South Florida coast off Miami and Miami Beach most days, so our fishing reports are constantly updated. Check back often to get the latest fishing report. Whether it was a great day, OK day, or tough day, you'll get the report on what's happening in the Miami area aboard Knot Nancy.
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Let’s start with the offshore action. After a giant surge in sailfishing that had anyone who could put a live bait in the water catching numerous sails, the action has settle back to more of what normally takes place in January. How much action you’ll see on any given day depends on the wind and current conditions as well as what part of the coastline you’re fishing. Be prepared to make a move should the action heat up somewhere other than where you’re fishing. A good run of kingfish had everyone licking their chops as it was like numerous years ago when you got the kings chummed up and the action was fast and furious. Throw in some mutton and grouper action to round things out. Just remember that grouper season is closed so you’ll have to release these tasty fish.

Inshore, the tarpon action has run the gamut from cold to hot. A few of the cold fronts have played havoc with the water temperature. If you fished on any of those nights, the tarpon were hard to find if not almost impossible. When the water temperature warmed back up, the tarpon were back in their usual locations in huge numbers and feeding very well. The fish have been averaging in the 30 – 80 pound range. The shrimp have been running at Government Cut, however, I have not yet seen any shrimp action up at Haulover.

Brad Coren’s dad, Stewart made a visit to South Florida and of course they had to get in a day of fishing together. A few throws of the castnet had plenty of live pilchards in the livewell. We anchored up in 115’ and started chumming. It didn’t take long before the baits were getting hit as fast as we could put them in the water. The kingfish bite was on. We kept our limit, threw back some, and missed the hook up on several. We moved to try for some different species. The first move gave us a bonito on the downrigger in 190’. The last move of the morning saw action on the bottom rod with an amberjack.

Steve Schuman and Steve Drazin caught tarpon and mangrove snapper at Government Cut. As soon as the tide turned, the tarpon disappeared.

Alexander and Gabi Boesl also saw tarpon action at Government Cut. Alexander was amazed at how hard and for how long the tarpon could fight. Just when he thought the battle was coming to an end, the tarpon would take off on another attempt to free itself.

Jerry Halsten’s 17 year old son Olin had always dreamed of catching a tarpon. That dream became a reality on their evening tarpon trip. The 16 – 20 knot wind from the NNW/NNE had the channel at Government Cut a bit on the sloppy side. The fish didn’t mind and about 2 minutes after putting the first bait out, neither did Olin or Jerry. Olin was in to his first dream tarpon. He did an outstanding job of fighting the fish and soon had it along side for a DNA sample before being released. The action continued with Jerry catching a mangrove snapper, then a tarpon. Olin’s turned yielded the largest tarpon (80 pounds) of the evening and Jerry added another very large mangrove snapper. It’s always amazing how smooth the waters seem to become when fighting a fish.

This year I am continuing to take DNA samples of tarpon for the Tarpon Genetics Program http://myfwc.com/research/saltwater/tarpon/genetics/recapture-study During 2011, I was one of the top ten persons to contribute DNA samples. I will continue to participate in this research program as the tarpon action heats up in 2012. I encourage everyone who fishes for tarpon to get a few of the sampling kits. Here’s another link where you can get all the information you’ll need about the program http://myfwc.com/research/saltwater/tarpon/genetics

Give me a call or send me an email to schedule your trip. It’s that easy to get in on the great action we experience every winter and spring off the South Florida (Miami, Miami Beach, Key Biscayne) coast.

Knot Nancy Fishing Charters
nkostyo@bellsouth.net
305 620-5896 Charter
305 965-9454 Boat

Here's a round-up of what you can expect in Miami and Miami Beach during the fishing year

January - March
Sailfish and Kingfish fishing are the prime targets during the daytime. There will be many days when multiple shots at sailfish will be the norm. Some dolphin will come through as well as the hard fighting bonito (little tunny). In late March, larger dolphin begin to make a showing. Also, in very late March, schools of large bluefish are migrating past Miami, Miami Beach as they travel north. It's a very short window and very hit and miss, however, the action is fantastic if everything comes together. If the seas and wind are reasonable at night, and you're looking to pull on a monster fish, then swordfishing is for you. If you still want to pull on a big fish, but offshore at night doesn't give you a good feeling or the seas are too big, then inshore at night, the winter tarpon fishing season will be in full swing. The Silver Kings will be feasting on shrimp at the Inlets and in the Bay.
April - June
Sailfish fishing is still in high gear into May. Smoker size kingfish make their showing. Blackfin tuna come on the scene. Dolphin fishing heats up in April and May with many fish over 20 pounds. In June, the large schools of schoolie size dolphin make their showing. Swordfish are still plentiful. Tarpon fishing is still a prime inshore target through the end of June. You'll get your best shot at a 100+ pound tarpon in April and May. Daylight Savings goes into effect and afternoon/evening fishing trips will give you a shot at the best of both worlds. Fishing offshore during the afternoon for sailfish, blackfin tuna, kingfish, and dolphin, and then as dusk approaches, move inshore to catch tarpon. June starts some fabulous catch and release for snook at St. Lucie Inlet.
July - September
Summertime is upon us. Dolphin fishing remains reliable through July. Kingfish fishing takes on its summertime pattern. Bonito (little tunny) make their strong showing and give many anglers a thrill they won't soon forget. July is the one month when swordfishing can be sketchy. In August, they bounce back. Summertime is when the smaller swords are around. Wahoo also make a good showing during this time period. Inshore, the winter time tarpon have moved out of the area. There are still many resident tarpon around that make it worth while spending some time fishing for them. Snook fishing is catch and release only through August and for sheer numbers, you can't beat St. Lucie Inlet. Late September starts the wade fishing season at Marco Island.
October - December
Marco wade fishing is in full swing through October. Back in Miami, the mullet run takes place and feasting on them will be tarpon, snook, jack crevalle, and shark. Offshore, the kingfish show up in larger numbers by middle to late November. Dolphin begin their southerly migration in October. Sailfish become more prominent starting in November. Spanish mackerel come on the scene in December. Finally, tarpon make their winter time appearance during the latter part of December.

Full day charter, three quarter day charter, half day charters and evening charters are available.
Normal charter times are as follows.

Full Day
7:00 A.M. till 3:00 P.M.
$700.00 Three Quarter Day
7:00 A.M. till 1:00 P.M.
$600.00 Half Day
7:00 A.M. till 11:30 A.M.
or 1:00 P.M. till 5:30 P.M.
$530.00 Evening Tarpon
4 hours - $440.00 5 pm till 9 pm
6 hours - $540.00 5 pm till 11 pm
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Daylight Savings Time

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December to June is also the height of both the Sailfish and Kingfish Seasons. Knot Nancy Fishing Charters can customize your trip with a half day of Sailfish and Kingfish topped off with a 4 hour evening of Tarpon fishing.

Knot Nancy Fishing Charters has both swordfish fishing charters and or a combination of afternoon of either sailfishing, kingfishing or dolphin fishing finished off with a night of swordfish fishing.

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All rates are C.O.D. upon return to the dock. We require a $100 deposit when you book your trip. Looking for a corporate event, or a large group get-together, we can also put together multiple boats for day trips. Call for reservations and rates.

All ending times on the charters are when your lines come out of the water. Let Captain Dave know what your needs are and we will do our best to accommodate you.

Finding T-N-T Marine Center is very easy, from I-95 just exit at the N.W. 135th Street exit, head east past U.S.1, the marina is located approximately 1/2 block east of U.S.1 on the south side of N.E. 135th St.

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