Cut through the Gulf Stream from Bahia Mar and spend six hours chasing mahi, sailfish and snapper with a six-person crew. Fast boats, seasoned captains and included tackle make this a streamlined way to taste Fort Lauderdale big-game fishing.
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The marina light is sharp at dawn, a white ribbon across the water as the charter slips past Bahia Mar’s breakwater and into the wake of the Gulf Stream. On a six-hour run out of Fort Lauderdale, the ocean takes on a personality: sometimes playful, dashing dolphins along the bow; sometimes insistent, tugging at lines and daring anglers to keep up. By the time the skyline becomes a thin, distant silhouette, the real world has narrowed to rod tips, the smell of salt and bait, and the occasional metallic flash as a fish tests its freedom.
Difficulty
moderate
Duration
6 hours
Fitness Level
Moderate: you should be able to stand, brace and lift light-to-moderate weight repeatedly for several hours.
Wildlife
History
Fort Lauderdale’s sportfishing culture grew alongside early 20th-century tourism; the nearby Gulf Stream made the coast a magnet for big-game anglers.
Conservation
Captains typically practice responsible catch-and-release for billfish and follow local regulations; avoid single-use plastics and ask about proper disposal of bait and chum.
Reserve your spot on the 6 hour trip today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Hydrate before you board
Bring water or drink plenty beforehand; decks get hot and motion increases dehydration.
Take motion-sickness meds in advance
If you are prone to seasickness, take medication a few hours before departure for best effect.
Wear non-marking deck shoes
Good grip matters on a salt-sprayed deck—closed toes protect against hooks and gear.
Bring cash for crew gratuity
A 15–20% tip is customary for good service; crew work hard to locate and land fish.
Polarized sunglasses
Reduces glare and helps you spot fish, weed lines and birds working bait.
summer
Motion-sickness medication
Prevents nausea so you can fish through the prime bite windows.
Non-marking deck shoes
Improves traction on wet surfaces and protects toes from hooks and gear.
Sun-protective layers and hat
Long sleeves, a wide-brim hat and SPF keep sun exposure manageable on the open water.
summer