Fort Lauderdale Inshore Fishing Charter & Tarpon Fishing

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Duration4h–6h

GroupPrivate

LanguagesEN

Mobile ticketAccepted

Tarpon & Snapper in Fort Lauderdale's Backwater — Minutes from Downtown

You get a licensed captain, a modern boat, and all fishing gear and licenses included. The captain meets you at Cox's Landing (less than 15 minutes from downtown), takes you out on the Intracoastal Waterway to fish for tarpon, snapper, snook, and other species, and returns you to the same spot. No tackle to buy, no license to arrange, no guessing where to go — just show up and fish.

4h–6h

Step-by-step itinerary

Fort Lauderdale fishing charter experience

Meet captain at Cox's Landing
Board boat and review itinerary
Depart from boat ramp
Fish around Intracoastal Waterway
View scenery and local landmarks
Pass 15th Street Fisheries dock
Return to Cox's Landing boat ramp

The Experience

"The tarpon are here year-round, but you've got to know where to look," your captain tells you as the boat cuts away from Cox's Landing, less than 15 minutes from downtown Fort Lauderdale. He's licensed, he knows the Intracoastal Waterway like his own driveway, and he's already rigged two rods — one right-handed, one left — before you've even settled in. The boat is modern, the water is blue, and you're about to spend the next few hours chasing snapper, snook, mackerel, jack crevalle, ladyfish, or whatever decides to bite. If tarpon is what you came for, he'll take you where the residents hang.

Most of the fishing happens on or around the Intracoastal, so there's always something to look at between casts — the waterway is lined with houses, restaurants, and the kind of scenery that reminds you why people move to South Florida in the first place. Your captain handles the navigation and the strategy; you handle the rod. All the tackle is there, all the safety gear is there, your fishing license is included, and the only thing you have to think about is whether you're ready when something hits. The trip ends back at the same landing where you started, so there's no scrambling for a ride home.

One detail worth knowing: 15th Street Fisheries sits right on the water near the launch point, and some people book the charter, fish for a few hours, then have the captain drop them at the dock so they can grab lunch or dinner without leaving the waterfront. It's a small thing, but it's the kind of option that turns a fishing trip into a whole afternoon.

What’s included

Professional licensed captain and modern boat.
all fishing rods, reels, and tackle.
both right-handed and left-handed equipment.
fishing license for the day.
bottled water.
all safety equipment.
access to restrooms and marina facilities at Cox's Landing.

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 Fort Lauderdale's Intracoastal without arranging your own boat, license, or tackle — the captain handles the navigation and knows where the fish are, which is what lets you spend your time casting instead of planning.