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Fort Lauderdale Deep Sea Fishing Charter & Sailfish Catch

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Duration4h–8h

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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.

4h–8h

Step-by-step itinerary

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.

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot for heart conditionsInfants 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.