Fort Lauderdale Deep Sea Fishing
Trolling trips are a great way to cover water and target a wide variety of sportfish in our waters—you never know what’s going to bite! We typically run two planers to get baits down 60–80 feet, along with four surface lines using a mix of artificial lures and bait.
It’s common on trolling trips to switch things up for a bit, like transitioning to kite fishing or bottom fishing, depending on the conditions. Trolling gives us the ability to cover a lot of ground and scout the ocean throughout the day. We aim to be ready for anything and adapt to whatever the day brings.
Target Species
We offer trolling charters year-round, with the opportunity to catch a wide variety of species. Some of the most common catches and their peak seasons include:
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Kingfish: Best from June through October
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Wahoo: Best from August through December
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Sailfish: Best from August through March
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Mahi Mahi: Typically best during windy conditions, especially with an east wind in the fall and early winter
Where We Fish
We cover a lot of water on our trolling trips—it’s a great way to survey the ocean and locate the most productive areas each day. We typically stay within 2 miles of shore, trolling around the extensive network of artificial reefs and wrecks. It’s not uncommon to cover 10 to 20 miles of water over the course of a single trip.
What's Included
- All tackle
- Bait
- Ice
- Cooler
- Fish cleaning service
- All necessary federal licensing
- Experienced captain and mate
What To Bring
Feel free to bring anything you’d like for your day on the water! This includes food and drinks (other than water), as well as sunscreen and sun protection like hats, buffs, or hooded sun shirts. Be sure to pack polarized sunglasses to reduce glare and help spot fish, and don’t forget your camera to capture those trophy moments with your catch.
- A customary 20% tip for the hardworking mate is appreciated
- Food & drinks you'd like for the day, excluding water
- Sun protective clothing
- Sunscreen
- Polarized Sunglasses
- Camera
- Spray Sunscreen
- No hard liquor (nothing good comes from a bottle of liquor in the summer sun)
Fort Lauderdale Deep Sea Fishing FAQs
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From $400
Trip Rate
second-generation charter fisherman
Capt. Lou Perez
I was born and raised in Fort Lauderdale as a second-generation charter fisherman and have fished our local waters for over three decades. My life revolves around fishing, and I hold a high standard for every trip. I build almost all of the equipment we fish with, and look forward to showing you a memorable day on our special fishery!
The Ultimate Fort Lauderdale Offshore Boats
45’ Hatteras |
28’ center console
We run two highly specialized boats to suit every type of fishing adventure. Our 45’ Hatteras has been custom built and fine-tuned over the past 15 years for comfort, range, and serious offshore performance. Our 28’ center console was custom restored specifically for Southeast Florida fishing.