Fort Lauderdale Deep Sea Sportfishing Charter 4-Hour

Fish for mahi, sailfish and tuna aboard your own chartered boat with a professional crew running the lines.

A private 4-hour sportfishing charter in Fort Lauderdale puts up to 6 guests on a 46' Hatteras with a licensed captain and first mate, all rods, tackle and bait supplied. You fish offshore targeting mahi-mahi, sailfish, snapper, wahoo and tuna using trolling, bottom fishing or kite fishing depending on conditions. Everything from the fighting chair to the live wells to the onboard galley is yours alone for the afternoon.

The experience

You arrive at the dock and board the 46' Hatteras Don't Tell Mom with your group of up to six. The captain and first mate brief you on the day's conditions and which species are running, then head offshore into the Atlantic. The boat carries outriggers, downriggers and live wells rigged and ready. You don't touch the setup. What you do is fish. The crew positions the lines, handles the techniques (trolling, kite fishing, bottom fishing, wreck fishing), and coaches you through the fight when something hits. Rods, reels, bait and tackle are all onboard. You bring only yourself and your appetite for the catch.

Four hours is enough time to work multiple marks without the full-day commitment. The boat has an onboard toilet, fridge, coolers with ice and a fighting chair bolted to the deck. Bottled water is provided. If you want food or other drinks, you can arrange catering in advance or grab something from a nearby convenience store before departure. The first mate stays focused on your success: baiting, setting, clearing lines, and keeping the action moving. Whether you're a seasoned angler or picking up a rod for the first time, the crew adjusts the tactics to match what's biting and what you want to target.

At the end of the four hours, the boat heads back to port. Fish cleaning is included, so you leave with your catch ready to cook or have shipped. Fishing licenses are handled by the charter, and everything you need to fish is already aboard: no gear to rent, no tackle to buy, no decisions about what to bring.

What’s included

• Rods, reels, bait and tackle.
• licensed captain and first mate.
• bottled water.
• onboard cooler, galley and air-conditioning.
• fishing licenses.
• fish cleaning.

Before you book

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

Book up to1d before

AgesAdult (10 to 90 years) · Under 10: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

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

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Good to know

Low physical effortPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Don't Tell Mom Sportfishing

Is this one for you?Book this private charter if your group wants to fish without managing the boat, the tackle or the technique: the captain and mate handle all of it while you focus on the catch. A half-day format works for a free afternoon or a first-time angler who wants to test the water without committing a full day.

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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 species can I catch on a Fort Lauderdale deep sea fishing charter?

The 46' Hatteras targets mahi-mahi, sailfish, snapper, wahoo, tuna and grouper depending on the season and what's running when you go. The captain and first mate read the conditions that morning and tell you which species are most likely and which techniques will work best.

Do I need fishing experience to book this charter?

No. The charter is suitable for all physical fitness levels and welcomes first-timers. The captain and first mate coach you through every step, from holding the rod to fighting the fish. They handle the boat, the lines and the technical decisions about where to fish and how.

What's included in the 4-hour charter price?

Rods, reels, bait and tackle; the licensed captain and first mate; bottled water; onboard coolers, galley and air-conditioning; fishing licenses; and fish cleaning. You provide only yourself and your group of up to six people.

Can I bring food and drinks aboard?

Bottled water is provided. Food and other drinks are not included, but you can arrange catering in advance or pick up items from a nearby convenience store before boarding.

How many people can fish on the boat at once?

The 46' Hatteras accommodates up to 6 guests, so the charter is private to your group. The boat has enough space and tackle stations for everyone to fish simultaneously or take turns.