Fort Lauderdale Inshore Fishing Charter & Tarpon Fishing

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.

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.

Options for this experience

4 options

Afternoon charter of 4 hours, starting at 2 PMGuide in English · 14:00Private, 4 hours, 22' saltwater boat for 1 to 4 anglers: a 4-hour fishing charter beginning at 2 PM.

Morning charter of 4 hours, starting at 7 AMGuide in English · 07:00Private, 4 hours, 22' saltwater boat for 1 to 4 anglers: a 4-hour fishing charter beginning at 7 AM.

Afternoon charter of 6 hours, starting at 1 PMGuide in English · 13:00Private, 6 hours, 24' saltwater boat for 1 to 4 anglers: a 6-hour fishing charter beginning at 1 PM.

Morning charter of 6 hours, starting at 7 AMGuide in English · 07:00Private, 6 hours, 24' saltwater boat for 1 to 4 anglers: a 6-hour fishing charter beginning at 7 AM.

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, 13:00 and 14:00

Book up to4h before

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 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 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.

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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?

Snapper, snook, mackerel, jack crevalle, ladyfish, tarpon, and bluefish. The captain can focus on tarpon if that's your target.

Is the fishing license included?

Yes, your fishing license is included in the charter.

Where do we launch from?

Cox's Landing Boat Ramp. It's less than 15 minutes from downtown Fort Lauderdale and less than 10 minutes from Fort Lauderdale Beach. There is ample parking and restrooms on-site.

What if I'm left-handed?

The captain provides both right-handed and left-handed rods and reels, so you can fish with whichever feels natural.

Is the boat accessible for wheelchairs?

Yes, the boat and all areas are wheelchair accessible.

Can I bring children?

Yes. Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, and infants must sit on an adult's lap. The charter is suitable for all physical fitness levels.

What's included in the price?

Bottled water; all fishing and safety equipment; fishing licenses; the professional captain and boat; and access to bathroom and marina facilities.