Fort Lauderdale Fishing and Adventure Package
Three nights in Sunrise, next to Sawgrass Mills, with an Everglades bass trip, an iguana hunt and an offshore fishing charter. Here's a sample itinerary. We build every package around your dates and group.
What's in the Fort Lauderdale package?
The sample package is a three-night stay at the DoubleTree by Hilton Sunrise – Sawgrass Mills with three guided trips: a 6-hour Everglades bass fishing trip, a 4-hour iguana hunt and a 4-hour offshore fishing charter out of Fort Lauderdale. Your guides supply the boats, fuel and gear, and you meet them at each trip's meeting spot. Packages run year round; seasonal pricing may apply. Fishing licenses, meals and transportation are not included. Nights and trips can all be changed.
- Where
- Sunrise, FL, west of Fort Lauderdale
- Stay
- 3 nights, DoubleTree by Hilton Sunrise – Sawgrass Mills
- Trips
- Everglades bass, iguana hunt and offshore fishing
- Fish for
- Peacock bass, largemouth bass and offshore species
Sample itinerary
A typical three-night trip. Tell us your dates and we'll adjust the plan to fit.
ArrivalCheck in at the DoubleTree by Hilton
Check in for a three-night stay at the DoubleTree by Hilton Sunrise – Sawgrass Mills. Sawgrass Mills is right next door for dinner and shopping, and the Seminole Hard Rock in Hollywood is about 15 minutes away.
13400 W Sunrise Blvd, Sunrise, FL 33323
Day 1Everglades bass fishing
Grab a coffee in the lobby and drive to Everglades Holiday Park to meet your captain. You'll spend 6 hours fishing the Everglades canals for hard-fighting peacock bass and largemouth bass, with plenty of birds and alligators along the way. You're back in time for the pool before a night out.
Meeting spot: Everglades Holiday Park, 21940 Griffin Rd, Fort Lauderdale, or the location on your trip confirmation
Day 2, morningIguana hunting adventure
Meet your guide for a 4-hour hunt for invasive green iguanas, using air rifles and other methods. It's fast action and makes for great photos. Then head back for lunch.
Meeting spot: the location on your trip confirmation
- Day 2, afternoon
Offshore fishing charter
Meet your charter at the dock and cruise the Intracoastal Waterway past waterfront homes and out through Port Everglades, home to some of the world's largest cruise ships. Then fish the Atlantic for 4 hours. Back at the dock, many beachside restaurants on A1A will cook your catch.
Meeting spot: 801 Seabreeze Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, or the location on your trip confirmation
Day 3Departure
Sleep in, enjoy breakfast and check out. Spend the day exploring Fort Lauderdale, or head to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, about 25 minutes from the hotel.
Where you'll stay
The DoubleTree by Hilton Sunrise – Sawgrass Mills sits next to Sawgrass Mills, one of the largest outlet malls in the US. The sample plan books one room with two beds; larger groups get more rooms and boats.
- Dining and shopping. Sawgrass Mills is right next door.
- Close to the Everglades. A short drive to Everglades Holiday Park.
- Pool and lounge. Unwind after a day outdoors.
What's included
Included
- Hotel stay (3 nights in the sample plan)
- Guided Everglades bass fishing trip
- Guided iguana hunt
- Offshore fishing charter
- Boats, fuel and gear for each trip
Not included
- Florida freshwater fishing license for the Everglades trip
- Meals
- Airfare
- Transportation to the trips and the beach area
Things to do near Fort Lauderdale
Have a free afternoon or an extra day? These are popular with our guests.
- Sawgrass MillsShopping and dining next to the hotel
- Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & CasinoAbout 15 minutes away in Hollywood
- Fort Lauderdale BeachRestaurants and bars along A1A
- Carrie B sightseeing cruiseA narrated tour of the waterways
- Fort Lauderdale food tourTry local restaurants on a guided walk
- Everglades Holiday ParkAirboat tours and wildlife
Plan your Fort Lauderdale package
Tell us your dates, group size and which trips you'd like. Our team will get back to you with options and a quote.
Fort Lauderdale package questions
What's included in the Fort Lauderdale package?
A hotel stay at the DoubleTree by Hilton Sunrise – Sawgrass Mills, a guided Everglades bass fishing trip, a guided iguana hunt and an offshore fishing charter. Your guides supply the boats, fuel and gear. Fishing licenses, meals and transportation are not included.
What fish can we catch in the Everglades?
The Everglades canals near Fort Lauderdale hold peacock bass and largemouth bass, and the bass fishing is good year round.
Do I need a fishing license?
For the Everglades bass trip, anglers 16 and older need a Florida freshwater fishing license from gooutdoorsflorida.com. On the offshore charter, the boat's charter license covers its passengers.
Can I swap the iguana hunt or the offshore charter for another trip?
Yes. Every package is built around your group. Tell us which trips you'd like and we'll send options and a quote.
How much does the package cost?
Packages are available year round, and seasonal pricing may apply. The price depends on your dates, group size, number of nights and trips. Send us a request and we'll come back with options and a quote.