About Your Trip

Stay nearshore and hit the magnificent fish the Atlantic has to offer with Captain John and his beautiful 53' Hatteras. You'll hit the sweet spots in no time aboard a comfortable convertible. Use a range of trolling and bottom fishing to try to attract the bite of exceptional species such as Wahoo, Groupers, Barracuda, Amberjack, and more.

Captain John and his experienced team have traveled the deep dark ends of the sea for the most ... Read More

About Your Guide

Growing up in a fishing family under his grandfather Captain Joe Sr., his father, Captain Joe Jr., and Captain John himself used to spend the summers fishing the Long Island sound, the northeast canyons, and winters out of Pompano Beach, Fl and the Bahamas. Captain John started fishing professionally at age fourteen and had his first charter boat at eighteen. He owned and operated the 43' charter boat "Bolo" out of Hillsboro Inlet by twenty. After six years and over 1000 charters, he took a ... Read More

Start Location

Hillsboro Inlet Park, North Ocean Boulevard, Pompano Beach, FL, USA

About Your Boat

Boat Type: Sportfisher
Boat Manufacturer: Hatteras
Year Built: 1977
Boat Length: 53
Engine Manufacturer: Detroit
Total Horsepower: 650
Number of Engines: 2
Additional Amenities: Fighting Chair, GPS, Fishfinder, Bed, Flybridge, Live Bait Well, Kitchen, Refrigerator, Outriggers, Tuna Tubes, Ice Box

Amenities and Information

Water Type

Deep Sea

Skill Levels

Advanced, Beginner, Intermediate

Tackle

All rods, reels, and tackle are included.

Fish Cleaning

This guide will clean your catch for you.

Beer

Feel free to enjoy responsibly, but please no glass.

Boat Restroom

Available

Air Conditioning

This boat has air conditioning.

Live Bait

Yes, at an additional fee

Weather

You will get a refund if the trip is canceled due to weather.

Species

Amberjack, Barracuda, Gag Grouper, Mahi Mahi, Sailfish, Wahoo

Techniques

Artificial Lure Fishing, Bottom Fishing, Heavy Tackle Fishing, Kite Fishing, Live Bait Fishing, Trolling

Packing / Extras

Everything you'll need for your trip: Snacks and Drinks, Weather Appropriate Gear, Sun Protection, Camera, Cooler to take home catch. No black soled shoes & no spray sunscreen. Rods, Reels, Tackle, Bait, Ice, Water included.
Where to Buy a Fishing License: No license needed for this trip.

Things to Keep in Mind

Payment & Tipping: We use a cashless autopay system. We'll send you a boarding pass, and on the day of the trip, your guide will scan your boarding pass to automatically transfer the remaining balance. The only cash needed is to tip your guide (we recommend 20%).
Cancellation/Refund Policy: Cancel for free up to 15 days before the trip.

Pricing & Availability

To check pricing, please select a trip date, duration, group size and start time.

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Have questions? Call us at 833-227-8246

Reviews

Allison M.

Fishing

Amazing time had by all. Highly recommend.

Pam S.

Fishing

The entire crew were great!

Jonathan B.

Fishing

Great day off of Pompano with Captain John and his mate. Started slow but ended strong with many fish (Tuna, Mahi, Grouper). Would recommend.

Glenn F.

Fishing

All around a great experience for my grandson and three of his buddies. The boat was great, they caught several fish, the capt and first mate were very pleasant and we are looking forward to going out again the next time they are here.

Linda F.

Fishing

There were four of us and we all had a great time. We caught lots of Bonita (bait fish), and was fun pulling them in but not great eating. But luckily, we did catch a couple Black Fin Tuna and one large King Mackeral - and they were ...Read More

Rich B.

Fishing

Captain John and First Mate Chris made this a really enjoyable day. The water was choppy but this boat handled the chop easily. And the boat was in very good condition and clean. We trolled for a few hours and then kite fished the rest of the time. We caught ...Read More

Dylan M.

Fishing

We had a great time fishing with Captain John and his deckhand Chris. We were able to catch a few bonito, a barracuda, and a great sailfish! Both John and Chris worked hard to put us on the fish. The boat itself was amazing. Plenty of space for everyone and ...Read More

Gwen B.

Fishing

Captain John and Chris did a fantastic job keeping the kids engaged in fishing fun the whole time! And Rusty was such a treat! The day was gorgeous. The crew were easy-going, multitasking fishing with fun conversation, and kept things moving so fluidly we hardly noticed as conditions or the ...Read More

Brian M.

Fishing

I have chartered 3 boats in 90 days. This was the best experience by far despite rough seas. My party included two dads, 10 and 12 year old boys and my friends wife. In 4 hours we caught 6 fish including mackerel and tuna despite very rough conditions. The captain ...Read More

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Once you've paid your deposit at checkout, we'll send you a boarding pass. Just show your guide your boarding pass on the day of the trip, they'll scan it, the remaining balance will transfer automatically, and you'll be all set to get out there. Just make sure you bring a cash tip for the guide!

In the case of inclement weather, our guides will make the call and we'll work with you to reschedule your trip or issue a full refund. Your safety is our top concern.

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