Fort Lauderdale inshore fishing charters
Snook, tarpon, seatrout and more on the Intracoastal and bays.
Book a local captain for an inshore trip on the Intracoastal Waterway, the canals and the bays of Fort Lauderdale. Trips start at $500 for 4 hours, $550 for 6 hours and $700 for 8 hours, with the fishing license, rods, reels, tackle and bait included.
Book your inshore trip
Every calendar below shows live availability. Choose your number of guests, a date and a time, then book.
4-hour inshore charter
6-hour inshore charter
8-hour inshore charter
Saltwater license covered by the captain. Free cancellation up to 72 hours before. Full refund or free reschedule if the guide cancels for weather. Questions? Call (407) 392-4593, 9 am – 6 pm.
What does a Fort Lauderdale inshore fishing charter include?
iOutdoors books 4-, 6- and 8-hour inshore fishing trips on the Intracoastal Waterway, canals and bays of Fort Lauderdale for snook, tarpon, spotted seatrout and barracuda, with Spanish mackerel, pompano, bluefish, flounder and snapper near the inlet. Trips start at $500 for 4 hours, $550 for 6 hours and $700 for 8 hours. Trips meet at the 15th Street boat ramp, and the licensed captain covers your saltwater fishing license.
What’s included and what to bring
- Licensed local captain
- Boat and fuel
- Saltwater fishing license (covered by the captain)
- Rods, reels and tackle
- Bait
- Captain tip (10–20% is customary)
- Food and drinks
- Transportation to the meeting spot
What to bring
Reviews from Fort Lauderdale trips
4.9299 reviewsfrom iOutdoors trips around Fort Lauderdale. These reviews will show here as they come in
Captain Brett was great! Put us on fish and iguanas. He went above and beyond, offering multiple suggestions on everything from places to eat and things to do after we finished. He was Easy to talk to and very friendly.
Rosa Babin · October 2026 · Google
Jose was wonderful! Thanks for a great time!
Elisha Stoecklin · October 2026 · Google
We did the cast and blast trip and were able to check a couple things off the list. One of the guys in our group was really wanting to catch a snakehead and got it done, and I was able to knock a peacock bass off my bucket list as well.We also got some good iguanas during the hunting portion of the…
Derek Marlin · September 2026 · Google
Jose got us on a lot of iguanas and caught some nice fish very professional really knows what he is doing and was really nice to be around
Trenton Tillotson · September 2026 · Google
Made last minute reservations and had a great time fishing with Captain Tim.
PDQ Fire & Water Damage · August 2026 · Google
Captain Jose is highly recommended!!!! We had a blast…no pun intended. Very affordable, great conversations with the captain and crew, and a little rain didn’t ruin the fun. If you were ever looking g for some reason to get to Florida, this is your reason
Jay Cueva · August 2026 · Google
We had a blast! We caught fish all day, some nice largemouth bass, some peacock bass, and even a couple catfish! We highly recommend !
Jeremy Bartley · August 2026 · Google
I would highly recommend these guys if you wanna get the peacock bass marked off your list. My second time using this outfit and worth every penny.
Patrick Mehran · July 2026 · Google
Awesome experience. Captain was awesome as well!
William Hamlet · July 2026 · Google
Cpt Jose was great, he had cold water on hand and noticed my uncle fading in the sun. He's already a lifesaver in my book, would definitely book with him again.
Christopher Bell · July 2026 · Google
Have fished with Brett several times.He's very good
Michael Mayhall · July 2026 · Google
Captain Jose was very personable and accommodating to our needs! We’ll definitely be back.
Clint Powell · July 2026 · Google
What’s biting inshore by season
Winter Dec–Feb
- Snook and seatrout in the Intracoastal
- Spanish mackerel and bluefish near the inlet
Spring Mar–May
- Snook get active
- Tarpon start to show
Summer Jun–Aug
- Tarpon and snook
- Early starts beat the heat
Fall Sep–Nov
- The mullet run brings snook and tarpon
- Pompano near the inlet
Fish you can catch inshore in Fort Lauderdale
Snook, tarpon, seatrout and barracuda are the main targets. Swipe to see what you could catch.
Spotted seatrout
Speckled troutOver grass and sandy bottoms in the bays.
Barracuda
Great barracudaFast, toothy fish around structure.
Flounder
Southern flounderOn sandy bottoms near the inlet.
Seasons, size and bag limits apply: see the FWC saltwater fishing regulations. Your captain can tell you what you can keep.
Where you’ll fish
Inshore trips fish the Intracoastal Waterway, the canals and the bays, and around the inlet.
Meeting spot: 15th Street boat ramp, 1784 SE 15th St, Fort Lauderdale. Your captain confirms the spot and start time with you before the trip, based on conditions.
Also in Fort Lauderdale: bass fishing and drift fishing.
Fort Lauderdale inshore fishing questions
How much does an inshore fishing charter in Fort Lauderdale cost?
Trips start at $500 for 4 hours, $550 for 6 hours and $700 for 8 hours. The booking calendar shows the exact price for your date and group.
What can I catch inshore in Fort Lauderdale?
Snook, tarpon, spotted seatrout and barracuda, with Spanish mackerel, pompano, bluefish, flounder and snapper near the inlet.
Where do the trips meet?
At the 15th Street boat ramp, 1784 SE 15th St, Fort Lauderdale. Your captain confirms the spot and start time with you before the trip.
Do I need a fishing license?
No. The captain’s saltwater license covers everyone fishing on the trip.
What’s included in the price?
The licensed captain, boat and fuel, your saltwater fishing license, rods, reels, tackle and bait. Not included: the captain’s tip (10–20% is customary) and food and drinks.
Which trip length should I pick?
4 hours is a good first trip and works well with kids. Longer trips give the captain time to move between spots and work the tide.
Is inshore fishing good for kids and first-timers?
Yes. Inshore trips fish calmer, protected water, and your captain sets up the rods and helps every step of the way.
Can we keep the fish we catch?
Size and bag limits apply to many species, and some are catch and release. Your captain can tell you what you can keep on the day.
What happens if the weather is bad?
If the captain or guide cancels for weather, you get a full refund or a free reschedule.
What is the cancellation policy?
You can cancel for free up to 72 hours before your trip.
Nearby inshore fishing trips
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