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King Mackerel fishing in Broward County

3 rated shore spots in Broward County hold king mackerel — ranked below with today's live forecast score for the species.

King Mackerel forecast map for Broward County

Every spot colored by how it fishes for king mackerel right now. Scrub the timeline, tap a pin for its forecast, or go full screen.

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Size, bag and season rules in Broward County

Open: keep up to 2 a day of 24 in or more

Broward County

Rules set by Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and FWC

Minimum size
24 inMeasured nose to the fork of the tail
Bag limit
2 a day

Source: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission · checked Sep 30, 2026

A summary of the rules these authorities publish for anglers, checked on the dates shown. It is not legal advice: the authority's own page is the rule, and rules can change.

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Best king mackerel spots in Broward County

1Pompano Beach Fishing PierGood · 65ReliableSpring and fall migrations. Live runner on a wire stinger rig under a float off the end.2Deerfield Beach International Fishing PierFair · 63ReliableSpring and fall runs; live runners on stinger rigs from the end.3Dania Beach PierGood · 71Worth a trySpring and fall runs; live runners on single-hook wire rigs off the end (no trebles on this pier).
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Tactics for king mackerel

Top baits, best first

  1. Menhaden (Pogy)
  2. Threadfin Herring
  3. Pilchards (Scaled Sardines)
  4. Sabiki Rig

Rigs that work, best first

  1. King Mackerel Stinger Rig
  2. Trolley Rig
  3. Freeline Live Bait

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