4-Hour Big Game Deep Sea Fishing Charter Fort Lauderdale

Fishing tour with adaptive methods for the best catch opportunities

A 4-hour shared big game deep sea fishing charter departing from Fort Lauderdale takes small groups (never more than six) into the Atlantic Ocean to fish for mahi, tuna, wahoo, king mackerel and sailfish. The captain and mate handle the boat and guide the fishing. You bring the effort. All tackle, bait and fishing licenses are included, and the crew cleans your catch and provides coolers with ice.

The experience

The boat leaves Fort Lauderdale and heads into the Atlantic, where the captain reads the conditions and chooses the tactic that day: trolling, live baiting, or fishing around a shipwreck. You're fishing for the biggest and most fish the ocean will give up: mahi, tuna, wahoo, king mackerel, sailfish, amberjack and whatever else is running. The captain and mate handle the heavy work of navigation and rigging. Your job is to fish and hold on when something takes the line.

This is a public charter, so you'll fish alongside a few other anglers (the boat caps at six total). All the tackle and bait come with the booking, and the crew cleans your catch at the end. You get coolers and ice to take your fish home, and a photo opportunity with what you've landed. The 4-hour window is tight enough that you're fishing the whole time, not sitting in a cabin.

What’s included

• Trolling, live baiting and shipwreck fishing depending on conditions.
• all bait and tackle.
• fishing licenses.
• captain and mate.
• fish cleaning.
• coolers and ice.
• photo opportunity with your catch.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 08:00 and 13:00

Book up to4h before

GroupUp to 6

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 8 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot recommended with heart problems

Operated by New Lattitude Sportfishing

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to fish with a small group and don't own tackle or a license. The crew handles the boat and the rigging, so you can focus on the fishing itself. The 4-hour window keeps the pace tight and the fishing active the whole time.

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Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What kind of fish can I actually catch on this charter?

Mahi, tuna, wahoo, king mackerel and sailfish are the main targets, along with amberjack and other big game species depending on the season and what's running that day. The captain adjusts the fishing method to chase whatever is most likely to bite.

Do I need my own fishing license or gear?

No. Fishing licenses are included in the charter, and all tackle and bait come with the boat. The captain and mate provide everything you need to fish. You just show up ready to work.

Will I be fishing alone or with other people?

This is a shared charter, so you'll fish with other anglers booked on the same trip. The boat holds a maximum of six people total, so the group stays small.

What happens to the fish I catch?

The crew cleans your catch before you leave the boat. You get coolers and ice to keep the fish fresh for the ride back to Fort Lauderdale.

How long is the actual fishing time, and what if the weather is bad?

The charter runs 4 hours total. The captain adapts the fishing method and location based on the day's conditions (trolling, live baiting, or shipwreck fishing) to give you the best chance of success in whatever the Atlantic is doing that day.