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Deep Sea Fishing in Fort Lauderdale

19 charter boats in Fort Lauderdale, Pompano Beach, Hillsboro Inlet and Dania Beach that run offshore and deep sea trips, listed A to Z with their boats and published prices. Call the captain directly – we never take a commission.

19 boats11 publish prices$800 typical half day$1,547 typical full day
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The boats

Fort Lauderdale deep sea fishing charters, A to Z

Every boat here lists offshore, reef or wreck trips on its own published trip menu. Confirm the trip, the price and what is included before you book.

Bay Breeze Sportfishing

1784 Southeast 15th Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316

Capt. Christopher Aiello43 ft Viking Convertible

OffshoreDeep seaWreck

Targets: Sailfish, Mahi-mahi, Wahoo, Blackfin tuna, King mackerel, Black grouper, Gag grouper, Yellowtail snapper

Offshore fishing 4-8 hr (from) $900Kite fishing 4-6 hr (from) $1,275Live bait trophy trip 4-5 hr (from) $1,100
(954) 249-6029Website

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Benny's Fishing Charters

Alsdorf Park Boat Ramp (business address 3109 East Atlantic Boulevard, Pompano Beach, FL 33062)

Capt. BennySeaVee center consoleUp to 4 guests

InshoreOffshore

Targets: Mahi-mahi, King mackerel, Sailfish, Wahoo, Blackfin tuna, Bonito, Snapper, Grouper

Private fishing trip, up to 4 people (starting at) $550
(954) 706-6565Website

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Don't Panic Sportfishing

521 N Riverside Dr, Pompano Beach, FL 33062

Capt. Ron47 ft Buddy Davis (Don't Panic); 42 ft Post (Don't Panic!!)Up to 6 guests

Coast Guard license shown on their site checked October 2026

OffshoreDeep seaReef

Targets: Sailfish, Mahi-mahi, Wahoo, King mackerel, Blackfin tuna, Snapper, Grouper, Cobia

4 hours (half-day) $8506 hours $1,2508 hours (full-day) $1,600
(954) 263-4648Website

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Fishing Headquarters (Catch My Drift)

301 Seabreeze Blvd., Ft Lauderdale, FL 33316

85 ft Gulfcraft party boat Catch My Drift; 46 ft sportfishers The Big Game and COB TOO

OffshoreReefParty boat

Targets: Snapper, Grouper, King mackerel, Tuna, Mahi-mahi, Sailfish, Yellowtail snapper, Mutton snapper

Drift/anchor fishing 4 hr (per person) $70Kids 12 and under (afternoon trip) $40Saturday night 6 hr (per person) $85+1 more on their site
(754) 214-7863Website

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It's Never Enough Sport Fishing

Pompano Beach

Capt. Anthony DiPilato

OffshoreDeep sea

Targets: Mahi-mahi, King mackerel, Amberjack, Great barracuda, Bonito, Shark, Blackfin tuna, Sailfish

3 hr guided trip (starting at) $7003 hr shark trip (starting at) $725Half day 4 hr (starting at) $750+2 more on their site
(954) 998-9333Website

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Killin Time Charter

Hillsboro Inlet Fishing Center, 2705 North Riverside Dr., Slip #10, Pompano Beach, FL 33062

Capt. Tom Oberrender53 ft Hatteras "Killin' Time"Up to 6 guests

Coast Guard license shown on their site checked October 2026

OffshoreDeep sea

Targets: Mahi-mahi, Wahoo, Sailfish, Swordfish

Half day 4 hr (from) $8003/4 day 6 hr (from) $1,150Full day 8 hr (from) $1,495
(954) 946-2628Website

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Lady Pamela II Sportfishing

5400 North Ocean Drive, Hollywood, FL 33019

Capt. DavidLois Ann (drift party boat); 50 ft custom sportfishing boatsUp to 60 guests

Coast Guard license shown on their site checked October 2026

NearshoreOffshoreDeep seaParty boat

Targets: Snapper, Grouper, King mackerel, Mahi-mahi, Barracuda, Sailfish, Wahoo, Tuna

Drift fishing 4 hr (per person) $70Shared sportfishing 4 hr (per person) $225Private sportfishing (starting at) $795
(954) 761-8045Website

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RingMaster Charters

Hillsboro Inlet Fishing Center, 2705 N Riverside Dr, Pompano Beach, FL 33062

Capt. Christian53 ft Hatteras sportfisher "RingMaster"Up to 6 guests

OffshoreDeep seaReef

Targets: Sailfish, Mahi-mahi, Wahoo, Blackfin tuna, Snapper, Grouper, Amberjack, King mackerel

1/2 day (4 hr) $8503/4 day (6 hr) $1,250Full day (8 hr) $1,700
(954) 290-8866Website

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Starlight Fleet Florida

Hillsboro Inlet Fishing Center, 2705 N Riverside Dr, Pompano Beach, FL 33062

85 ft Starlight

Coast Guard license shown on their site checked October 2026

ReefParty boat

Targets: Grouper, Snapper

Deep sea drift fishing 4 hr (from) $65
(954) 488-0692Website

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Ultimate Sportfishing

Hillsboro Inlet Fishing Center, 2705 N Riverside Dr, Pompano Beach, FL 33062

Capt. Rob Archibald45 ft Hatteras "Crowd Pleaser"Up to 6 guests

OffshoreDeep seaReef

Targets: Sailfish, Mahi-mahi, Tuna, Wahoo, Snapper, Grouper, Shark

Half day (4 hr) $8003/4 day (6 hr) $1,150
(954) 673-3616Website

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Uncharted Waters Private Charters

801 Seabreeze Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316

48 ft Ocean Yacht Super Sport (Lucinda); Century 3200 center console (Chasin' Scales); 38 ft Tiara 3800 Open (Offshore Pursuit)

NearshoreOffshoreDeep sea

Targets: Sailfish, Mahi-mahi, Tuna, Wahoo, Snapper, Grouper, Swordfish, King mackerel

(954) 361-4556Website

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Listed alphabetically – this is not a ranking. Updated October 2026. All 20 operators: Fort Lauderdale fishing charters.

What to expect

Deep sea fishing in Fort Lauderdale at a glance

Offshore and deep sea trips run past the beaches to reefs, wrecks, ledges and open water for bigger fish. Expect longer runs, more swell and longer trips – full days are common.

  • Trip lengths these boats publish: Half day (about 4 hours) – 8; Three-quarter day (about 6 hours) – 6; Full day (8 hours or more) – 4.
  • Fish they list most: Sailfish, Mahi-mahi, Wahoo, King mackerel, Snapper, Grouper, Shark, Tuna.
  • In season in October: Wahoo, Snapper (see the Fort Lauderdale season calendar).
  • Group size: most of these boats that publish a limit take up to 6 guests (the largest up to 60).
  • Coast Guard license: 4 of 19 show the captain’s US Coast Guard license on their own site.

Offshore water is rougher than the bay. If you get seasick, read how to avoid seasickness on a charter before you go, and check the Fort Lauderdale wind forecast – the captain always makes the final weather call.

Prices

What deep sea fishing costs in Fort Lauderdale

Calculated from the private-trip prices these boats publish, as of October 2026. Prices are for the whole boat, not per person; tips and fish cleaning can be extra.

TripMedianRangeBoats
Private half day (about 4 hours)$800$750 – $9007
Private full day (about 8 hours)$1,547$1,400 – $1,7004

More: fishing charter prices across the US · half day vs full day.

Questions

Deep sea fishing in Fort Lauderdale: questions

How much is deep sea fishing in Fort Lauderdale?

Among 7 boats that publish a private half-day price, the median is $800 (from $750 to $900), and the median full day is $1,547. Prices are for the whole boat. Confirm the price and what is included when you book.

What fish can you catch deep sea fishing in Fort Lauderdale?

The fish these boats list most often are Sailfish, Mahi-mahi, Wahoo, King mackerel, Snapper, Grouper. What bites depends on the month – see the season calendar.

Is deep sea or inshore fishing better in Fort Lauderdale?

Inshore trips are calmer, shorter and better for kids and first-timers; offshore trips run farther for bigger fish and take more time. Fort Lauderdale also runs inshore trips: 6 inshore guides. Inshore vs offshore explained.

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