Fort Lauderdale Deep Sea Fishing Charter & Sailfish Catch

Casting off the New River into the Atlantic, hunting Sailfish and Wahoo

You arrive at Fort Lauderdale Beach, board a 31-foot fishing boat with a licensed captain, and spend the day casting for Sailfish, Wahoo, and deep-sea species in the Atlantic. All rods, reels, tackle, licenses, and safety equipment are provided. You bring nothing but yourself. The boat travels the historic New River and Intracoastal Waterway before heading into open water, and returns to the same marina location when your charter ends.

Step-by-step itinerary

Fort Lauderdale Deep Sea Fishing Charter

• Arrive at Fort Lauderdale Beach location
• Get comfortable and settle on boat
• Depart marina via New River
• Travel along Intracoastal Waterway
• Pass under 17th Street Causeway Bridge
• View Port Everglades cruise ships
• Turn east into Atlantic Ocean via Stranahan River
• Fish in open Atlantic Ocean
• Return via Stranahan River to marina

The experience

The rod bends before the boat even clears the marina. That's the moment most people don't expect. The strike happens fast, and suddenly you're holding something that pulls back. It's a licensed captain steering a modern 31-foot open fishing boat out of Fort Lauderdale Beach, and you're the one gripping the reel. The boat leaves from a location just 12 minutes by Uber from downtown, so you're not spending half the day getting to the water. As you leave the marina, the historic New River opens up, and then the Intracoastal Waterway: locals call it the million-dollar alley because of the houses lining both banks. You pass under the 17th Street Causeway Bridge, and Port Everglades spreads out on your right, cruise ships sometimes docked there like floating hotels.

The captain knows where the deep-sea species are running. Sailfish, Wahoo, Mahi Mahi, Tuna, Snapper, Grouper, King Mackerel, Shark. The Atlantic off Fort Lauderdale holds all of them, and the boat is rigged to find them. Every rod and reel is already set up, both right and left-handed, and all the tackle you need is on board. You don't show up wondering what to bring or whether your equipment will work. The captain handles the technical side, and you handle the fishing. The boat has a t-top for shade, which matters when you're out there for hours and the sun is direct. Water, safety gear, fishing licenses, all included. The Stranahan River is the inlet name in Fort Lauderdale, and that's the route in and out, so you're retracing the same path back to the marina when the charter ends.

After the fishing charter, travelers often head to the Jungle Queen Riverboat Cruise or walk Las Olas Boulevard near Fort Lauderdale Beach, or visit the Bonnet House Museum and Gardens if you want something quieter. But the real draw is the water itself. The moment the line goes tight and you're no longer thinking about anything else.

What’s included

• All fishing rods and reels (right and left-handed).
• all tackle and fishing equipment.
• fishing licenses.
• bottled water.
• sun protection with t-top shade cover.
• safety equipment.
• professional licensed captain and modern 31-foot boat.
• access to local bathroom and marina facilities.
• return to the same launch location.

Options for this experience

3 options

Morning charter of 6 hours - 7 AMGuide in English or Spanish · 07:00Private: a 6-hour charter on a 50' saltwater boat for 1 to 6 guests, departing at 7 AM.

Afternoon charter of 4 hours - 2 PMGuide in English or Spanish · 14:00Private: a 4-hour charter on a 50' saltwater boat for 1 to 6 guests, departing at 2 PM.

Morning charter of 4 hours - 7 AMGuide in English or Spanish · 07:00Private: a 4-hour charter on a 50' saltwater boat for 1 to 6 guests, departing at 7 AM.

You pick the guide language when booking.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 07:00 and 14:00

Book up to14h before

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

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. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 4 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot recommended with heart problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by iOutdoor Fishing Adventures

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to fish the Atlantic without arranging your own boat, licenses, or gear. The captain handles the navigation and technique, leaving you to focus on the catch.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

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.

How far is the boat launch from downtown Fort Lauderdale?

The launch is on Fort Lauderdale Beach, about 12 minutes by Uber or Lyft from downtown.

What fish species can you catch on this charter?

Sailfish, Wahoo, Mahi Mahi, Tuna, Snapper, Grouper, King Mackerel, and Shark are the main species targeted.

Is all fishing equipment provided?

Yes. All rods, reels, tackle, fishing licenses, and safety equipment are included. Both right and left-handed rods are available.

What's included in the charter price?

Bottled water, all fishing and safety equipment, sun protection with a t-top shade cover, fishing licenses, the professional captain, the boat, and access to marina facilities including bathrooms.

Is the boat wheelchair accessible?

Yes. The boat and all areas are wheelchair accessible, and transportation options to the marina are also wheelchair accessible.

Can children and infants come on the charter?

Yes. Infants and small children can ride, and infants must sit on an adult's lap. Strollers are permitted at the marina.

What route does the boat take?

The boat departs from the marina, travels the historic New River, follows the Intracoastal Waterway, passes under the 17th Street Causeway Bridge and Port Everglades, then enters the Atlantic Ocean via the Stranahan River inlet, and returns the same way.

Are service animals allowed?

Yes, service animals are allowed on the charter.