Fort Lauderdale Fishing Charters
Fishing Charters in Fort Lauderdale
The main draw of Fort Lauderdale is definitely the beautiful turquoise waters of the Atlantic Ocean. You cannot take full advantage and appreciate everything our beaches and oceans have to offer by just sunbathing and swimming. Before you head back home you need to charter a Fort Lauderdale fishing boat. If it's not on your bucket list, it should be! The Gulfstream, located a few miles off the coast, attracts the biggest, strongest, fastest, and most importantly most delicious fish! Fort Lauderdale deep sea fishing is the perfect way for anglers of all ages and experience levels to hook up with some of the most exciting fish the Atlantic Ocean has to offer. Our Fort Lauderdale fishing charters are docked minutes from Port Everglades and the inlet. This allows all of our boats easy access to the ocean, maximizing the amount of time boats are able to fish. Fort Lauderdale Fishing Charters are a good option for anyone staying in Pompano, Lauderdale by the Sea, Dania and Hollywood Beach as they are only a short drive away.
Fishing Boats In Fort Lauderdale
Featured Boat
Every few weeks we update our featured boat in each city. Currently Captain Mike's 43' Hatteras is crushing the competition. Mike has hit his stride this month with the beginning of Sailfish season. Every day we are getting new testimonials from our clients about how many fish they caught and how good a time they're having on his fishing trip.
About Fort Lauderdale's Best Fishing Boat
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Make: 43' Hatteras Sportfish
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Number of Guests Allowed: 6
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Amenities: 3 Fighting Chairs, Tuna Door, Air-conditioned Salon with Full Couch and Chairs, Clean Full Size Bathroom, Kitchen, 2 Staterooms, Stereo
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Fishing Gear: Penn International and Shimano Tackle, 2 Hightech Fish Finders, 100 Gallon in Deck Live-well for Bait
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Specialty: Sailfish, Dolphin, Shark, Swordfish, Kingfish, Tuna
About The Captain
Name:Captain Mike
Experience: Captain Mike grew up fishing in Fort Lauderdale on his grandfathers boat. He began really honing his fishing skills when he got offered a job on a fishing charter in the Bahamas in 1994. Mike resume consists of numerous prestigious tournament victories including the Blue Marlin tournaments in the Bahamas Billfish Championship Series. Mike still charters trips in the Bahamas and the rest of the Caribbean but calls Fort Lauderdale his home to be near his family.
Captain Mike was just written up in the Sun Sentinel for catching a 325lb swordfish! Click the image below for a link to the article!
As your personal fishing concierge, VIP fishing charters can arrange fishing trips on any type of fishing boats in Fort Lauderdale, including:
Sportfish
- 43 feet
- Clean bathroom with electric flush toilet
- Spacious fishing area
- Experienced, reliable crew
- Great reviews from customers
Sportfish Yacht
- 55 feet +
- Onboard heads
- Generator with Air Conditioned Salon
- Large area on transom for fishing
Center Console
- 25 - 40 feet
- Fish from any point on boat
- Capable of high speeds
- True "Tropical" fishing feel
- For hardcore fishing enthusiasts
Types of Fish You Might Catch on a Fort Lauderdale Fishing Charter
Upcoming Fort Lauderdale Fishing Tournaments
The Sailfish Challenge presented by Mercury Marine Fort Lauderdale, Florida. February 23rd- 26th, 2012. The IGFA Hall oF Fame Museum plays host to this amazing event. Last year close to 80 boats and 500 anglers participated for prizes in excess of $200,000. Contestants can fish from three different inlets including the Hillsboro Inlet in Pompano Beach, Lake Worth Inlet in West Palm Beach or the Government Cut in Miami. This is truly a world class fishing event spanning three separate counties that shouldn't be missed by any true angler.
About Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale has been a desirable vacation destination for the last few decades but now competes with Miami as one of the top cities in South Florida to visit. The city is nicknamed "Venice of America" for the hundreds of inland canals." Many of Fort Lauderdales' residents live directly on a canal with ocean access. Boat is still a major form of transportation here and many of the local attractions have public dockage. Visitors and residents enjoy the city's close proximity to both Palm Beach and Miami. Over the last decade or so Fort Lauderdale has really transformed itself from what was once considered a spring break destination to a world class luxury vacation destination. Many high-end hotels and were recently built along the white sand beaches of Fort Lauderdale including, the W Fort Lauderdale Hotel and the Ritz Carlton to name a few. Fort Lauderdale really comes to life in the Fall and Winter when all of the northerners smarten up and head down to take advantage of the warm weather. Fort Lauderdale International Airport services most of the United States and Caribbean making it a convenient tourist destination. Port Everglades, located in Fort Lauderdale, is the largest cruise ship port in the world. Within a couple mile radius of downtown Fort Lauderdale, visitors can enjoy historic Las Olas Boulevard. This walking street is littered with restaurants, cafes, boutiques, art galleries, and pastry shops. When you are finished eating and shopping you can enjoy the Museum of Discovery and Science, Imax theatre, and local events at our many parks and the Broward Center for the performing arts.