Fort Lauderdale Offshore Fishing Charters
Fort Lauderdale’s Highest Rated Offshore Fishing
No matter what you call it—offshore, deep sea, reef, or nearshore—this is the most versatile Fort Lauderdale offshore fishing charter on the menu. These 4–6 hour trips are designed to give you options. We’ll start by targeting migratory pelagic species, and if the bites slow, we can swing inshore of the blue water to fish the reef and wrecks for bottom species.
Instead of locking you into one single plan, this trip lets Captain Matt adjust in real time based on conditions, current, and what’s biting.
On a typical Fort Lauderdale offshore fishing trip, we’ll start by looking for migratory pelagics, including:
Mahi mahi
Blackfin tuna
Wahoo
Sailfish
If that bite is slow or conditions aren’t ideal, we can slide back toward the reef and wrecks to target bottom and structure-oriented fish such as:
Snapper
Grouper
Amberjack
African pompano
And other seasonal species
This ability to switch between pelagics and reef fishing is what makes this offshore charter such a solid all-around option. While live bait fishing for all of these species as it is a fan favorite, we always have the option to run offshore and troll a weedline or the edge of the continental shelf for large snapper and grouper.
Offshore Fishing Target Species
Offshore Trip Options & Pricing
All offshore and deep sea charters are private trips for up to 4 guests aboard a 22 ft Privateer center console.
Start times / departures are at 7:00 am or 4:00 pm.
4-Hour Offshore/Deep Sea Charter—$600
5-Hour Offshore/Deep Sea Charter—$750
6-Hour Offshore/Deep Sea Charter—$900
These trips give you enough time to run offshore from Fort Lauderdale, hunt pelagics, and still have the flexibility to hit the reef or wrecks if we need to change the program.
Start your adventure.
Ready to embark on the most action-packed way to fish Fort Lauderdale?
Book an Offshore Fishing Charter with Captain Matt Schenk today!