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Top 10 Winter Boating Tips for South Florida

If you are fortunate enough to be in South Florida during the winter months you’ll notice the weather is sublime. With average temperatures in the 70’s, there is no stopping the fun due to cold weather like our friends up north.

There is no place like South Florida for boating during the winter months. While here you can see everything from boat parades and seawall fishing rodeos to manatees and billfish tournaments. South Florida is a boater’s dream during the winter months.

Below we have compiled our list winter boating tips for Fort Lauderdale

1. Hurricane Season ends November 30th
2. Bill Fishing Season Begins December 1st
3. Lobster season runs until March 31st
4. Be flexible when planning your day on the water, as winter storms tend to move in fast and sit for days.
5. Palm Beach Holiday Boat Show and Fireworks Dec 6th (more info)
6. Fort Lauderdale Winter Fest Boat Parade: Dec 13th (more info)
7. Miami International Boat Show: Feb 12-16 (more info)
8. Manatee Migration: Watch the gentle giants make their way south for the winter. You can see them at a number of locations around the state. (more info)
9. Christmas Light Boat Tour: Enjoy a boat tour through the intercostal waterways to see the eclectic assortment of Christmas lights and decorations.
10. Water Taxi: Instead of sitting in holiday traffic from all the snowbirds, take the Fort Lauderdale Water Taxi to navigate around our illustrious city. (more inf0)

Bonus Tip

1. Get Mobile: Rent a boat trailer and go to the Florida Keys or West Coast to enjoy the warm weather and calmer waters. Not to mention the vast amounts of fishing and marine life you can see while there. (more info)

If you have any suggestions for our winter boating tips please let us know by calling (786) 728-9988. We’re always looking for more fun ideas to be out on the water.