Spend a full day aboard a 46' Hatteras chasing sailfish, mahi, tuna and more off Fort Lauderdale. This shared 8-hour charter supplies gear, licenses, and crew instruction—bring sunscreen, snacks, and a readiness to reel.
Spend a full day aboard a 46' Hatteras chasing sailfish, mahi, tuna and more off Fort Lauderdale. This shared 8-hour charter supplies gear, licenses, and crew instruction—bring sunscreen, snacks, and a readiness to reel.
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Operated by Don't Tell Mom Sportfishing · Fort Lauderdale, Florida
The Atlantic breathes salt and light off Fort Lauderdale as the 46' Hatteras slips away from the dock—salt spray cutting the air and the horizon promising action. On a shared eight-hour charter, anglers cluster along the rail, rods bent or ready, while the captain reads birds and currents the way a guide reads a trail. Dolphins often thread the bow wake, daring you to raise your camera as the crew rigs baits and checks electronics.
moderate.
8 hours.
Light to moderate: able to stand for extended periods, brace against pulls, and move along a wet deck.
Yes—rods, reels, bait, tackle, and fishing licenses are included in the charter price.
Absolutely; the crew provides instruction on rod handling, baiting, and basic techniques—no previous experience required.
Depends on season and location but commonly sailfish, mahi-mahi, tuna, wahoo, snapper and sometimes sharks are targeted on full-day trips.
The 46' Hatteras has a head (restroom) and cabin with air-conditioning, plus shade on deck—check with operator for exact amenities.
Fort Lauderdale grew from a 20th-century yachting and shipping economy into a sportfishing hotspot as the Gulf Stream moved big-game species close to shore.
Operators commonly practice selective harvest and offer fish cleaning; follow crew guidance on size limits, seasonal closures, and catch-and-release to protect stocks and reefs.
Don't Tell Mom Sportfishing operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.




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