FORT LAUDERDALE
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The 10 most popular sportfishing & deep sea fishing in Fort Lauderdale. Here's what they actually deliver, who runs them, and what they cost.
Half-day drift fishing off Fort Lauderdale with provided gear, reef bites, and free fish cleaning—great value at $85 for 4 hours.
“Christina, Josh and the Captain were fantastic. While we didn’t have much luck with catching the fish, they kept us entertained with others’ fish and teaching us about puffer fish, squirrel fish (poisonous fish) and so much more.”
Half-day fishing from Fort Lauderdale with beginner coaching, all gear and licenses, and ice plus cleaning. Morning or afternoon options.
“Fun experience, definitely a must do once in your lifetime. Great crew with tonnes of experience. Wear comfortable shoes, no flip flops. Bring change of clothes, and plenty of hand wipes!”
4-hour reef bottom fishing in Fort Lauderdale with Millionaire’s Row cruise, bait and tackle included, and fish cleaning for day or night.
“Although we didn't catch anything, a lot of others did. The sea was rough and windy but the crew and captain were very knowledgeable and kept us all safe and comfortable. We will go again!”
Shared half-day deep-sea fishing from Las Olas with gear, licenses, and free fish cleaning for up to 6 anglers in Fort Lauderdale.
“The best fishing experience we have had yet! The captain and deckhand were great and the experience was a great way to spend the morning. We took home some tuna and got to catch and release some really cool fish. Will definitely be coming back!”
4 hours of Gulfstream drift fishing off Fort Lauderdale with gear, bait, licenses, and crew help included for $75 per person.
“It was an amazing experience, and I highly recommend it!”
Private shark fishing charter from Fort Lauderdale for up to six. Expert captain, all gear and cleaning included, bring your own food.
“Wonderful day!”
Shared half-day big game fishing off Fort Lauderdale with trolling, wreck fishing, and live bait. Up to six anglers for $250.
“We got there before 8 but everyone was forced to stand around for 30 minutes before departure even though our crew wasn’t doing anything at all. When we arrived, we were pressured into “tipping” $45 per crew member before we even mRead more”
Half-day sport fishing off Fort Lauderdale on a 48-foot Ray Davis boat. Max 6 anglers, all gear included, big-game targets.
“Loved the time frame options. 4 hours was a perfect amount of time. I do feel that 5 people was almost too many. Maximum guest of 4 would be perfect.”
8-hour private sportfishing trip from Hollywood with gear and license included, A/C lunch, fish cleaning, and a crew focused on catching.
“Just returned from a 8 hour private charter with captain Adam and 1st mate Bob and had an incredible time they worked very hard and kept us catching fish all day really felt they went over and above all expectations. This was my third time fishing with this outfit and won't be the last. Thanks…”
Private 4-hour deep sea fishing on a 52' Hatteras in Fort Lauderdale. Target tuna, sailfish, wahoo, mahi and more.
“This was an amazing experience with Happy Day Today, Captain Tom and Kyle. My son caught a 7ft sailfish, a bucket list item for a young 18 year old, now on to more dreaming of the next big catch he will make. Kyle was an amazing angler and it was my son’s first kite fishing…”
