Private 5-Hour Deep Sea Sportfishing Charter in Fort Lauderdale

Chase offshore species with tackle and crew support for five hours straight

A private 5-hour deep sea sportfishing charter in Fort Lauderdale aboard the 46' Hatteras Don't Tell Mom, accommodating up to six guests with a licensed captain and first mate. You fish using trolling, kite fishing, bottom fishing and wreck fishing depending on conditions, targeting sailfish, mahi-mahi, tuna, wahoo, snapper, grouper and amberjack. All rods, reels, bait, tackle and fishing licenses are included, along with onboard facilities and fish cleaning.

The experience

What's the difference between a half-day and a full-day charter? Five hours gives you enough time to reach deeper waters and switch techniques without the fatigue of eight hours at sea. The 46' Hatteras carries up to six anglers, so you're not competing for rod space or the captain's attention. Your crew (a licensed captain and professional first mate) adjusts the fishing method based on what's biting: trolling for sailfish and wahoo near the surface, kite fishing to cover more water, bottom fishing over reefs for snapper and grouper, or wreck fishing around structures where amberjack hide. The boat's outriggers and downriggers let the lines work at different depths at once, and the fighting chair is there when something big takes the bait.

Everything you need to fish is aboard: rods, reels, bait and tackle are provided, and your fishing license is included so you don't arrange it separately. The 46' Hatteras has an onboard restroom, shaded seating, a full galley, air-conditioning, and coolers with ice: practical comfort for five hours on the water. Bottled water is included. If you want food beyond that, a convenience store is nearby and catering can be arranged before you depart. At the end of the day, the crew cleans your catch so you leave with fillets ready to cook.

You show up at the dock with a valid ID, step aboard, and fish. The captain reads the conditions and decides where to go and what technique to use. Families, groups of friends and solo anglers all book this charter. The crew handles the heavy lifting so you focus on the strike and the fight.

What’s included

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

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 07:30 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 5-hour private charter if a half-day feels rushed but a full day is too long on the water. You get the full range of offshore techniques and species without the all-day commitment.

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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 expect to catch on a Fort Lauderdale deep sea fishing charter?

Sailfish, mahi-mahi, tuna, wahoo, snapper, grouper and amberjack are the primary targets depending on the season and water conditions. The captain and first mate adjust the fishing methods (trolling, kite fishing, bottom fishing and wreck fishing) to pursue whatever is most active that day.

Is the 46' Hatteras suitable for families with children?

Yes, the boat accommodates up to six guests of any age and is suitable for all physical fitness levels. The crew provides full support, and the onboard facilities include a restroom, shaded seating and air-conditioning for comfort during the five-hour trip.

What do I need to bring or arrange before the charter?

Bring a valid ID. Rods, reels, bait, tackle and your fishing license are all included. Bottled water is provided. If you want meals or snacks beyond that, a convenience store is nearby and catering can be arranged in advance.

How does a 5-hour charter compare to a longer fishing trip?

Five hours is long enough to reach deeper offshore waters and try multiple fishing techniques without the physical demand of a full-day charter. It's the middle ground for anglers who want more action and range than a half-day but don't need eight hours on the water.