Lauderdale Lakes, Broward County
Fishing Charters for Lauderdale Lakes Families and Anglers
A 20-minute run up I-95 puts Lauderdale Lakes groups aboard the Don't Panic with the fishing grounds just outside Hillsboro Inlet.
5.0
Google rating from charter guests
30+
years Capt. Ron has fished these waters
6
guests per private charter, 12 with both boats
2
sportfishing boats: a 47' Buddy Davis and a 42' Post
Your Neighbors Already Fish with Us
Lauderdale Lakes anglers rarely find a charter on their side of State Road 7. Most of the ones we meet found us through a friend's photos before ever running a search. That is how offshore fishing charters for Lauderdale Lakes get booked now: a mahi on someone's feed, a quick message with a question, and a date on the calendar. Captain Ron answers those messages himself, and the trip that follows is the same private, six-guest experience the photos promised.
Lauderdale Lakes sits about ten miles west of the ocean, wedged between Oakland Park Boulevard and State Road 7. The drive to our dock in Pompano Beach is simple: head east on Oakland Park Boulevard, take I-95 north to the Atlantic Boulevard exit, and follow it toward the beach. Most guests make it in 20 to 25 minutes, even with morning traffic near the Cypress Creek exit. Weekend mornings are lighter still.
Once you step aboard, the ocean does the rest. Hillsboro Inlet opens onto reefs, wrecks, and the continental-shelf drop-off just one to five miles out, so the run past the inlet is short. A four-hour half-day fishing charter leaves at 7:00 AM or noon, which fits a Lauderdale Lakes family around school pickups and weekend plans.
What the Bite Looks Like for Lauderdale Lakes Guests
Spring and summer bring mahi-mahi along the weed lines, the fish most first-timers from the Oriole Estates and Hawaiian Gardens condos ask about by name. Kids and grandparents fish side by side on our family fishing charters, and the mate handles bait, tangles, and unhooking so nobody sits out. Everything is included: licenses, tackle, bait, ice, and bottled water.
We share last-minute openings and weather calls in real time, so a Lauderdale Lakes group can grab a Saturday slot that opened up on Thursday. Guests who post their catch help the next family down the street decide to book, which is how we grew here without a billboard. We run the same trips for neighbors in Lauderhill, and both cities share the same easy Oakland Park Boulevard route to the coast. Ask about the noon departure if Saturday morning soccer gets in the way.
Seven Ways to Fish from Lauderdale Lakes
Every trip is private, every rod and license is included, and a mate is aboard to rig baits and coach beginners.
- Offshore Deep Sea Fishing Private offshore and deep sea fishing charters out of Hillsboro Inlet for up to 6 guests, with 2, 4, 6 hour and full-day trips aboard fully equipped sportfishing boats.
- Half-Day Fishing Charters A four-hour offshore trip from Pompano Beach with morning or afternoon departures, focused fishing 1 to 5 miles off Hillsboro Inlet, and plenty of day left when you get back.
- Full-Day Fishing Charters An eight-hour offshore charter from Pompano Beach that gives the captain time to cover productive grounds, change tactics and target bigger fish as conditions shift through the day.
- Family Fishing Charters Family-friendly fishing trips on calm South Florida water for all ages, where kids reel in snapper and grouper with easy gear, fitted life jackets and a patient crew.
- Fort Lauderdale Sportfishing Join a private sportfishing charter for Fort Lauderdale anglers aboard a fully equipped 47-foot sportfisher for an action-packed day chasing pelagic game fish with seasoned local guides.
- Broward County Offshore Fishing Offshore charters for anglers anywhere in Broward County, departing Pompano Beach to fish the Edge, the wrecks and the Gulf Stream for sailfish, mahi, wahoo, tuna and more.
Why Lauderdale Lakes Anglers Book with Us
Being landlocked is the main reason Lauderdale Lakes residents do not fish more. There is no marina in the city, no ramp on the ocean side, and the closest inlet is Hillsboro, roughly 12 miles away by road. That makes a charter departing from Pompano Beach the practical answer: park once, walk down the dock, and let a licensed crew handle the rest.
Winter cold fronts are the other draw. From November through March, sailfish charters off Pompano Beach fire when a north wind pushes bait down the reef edge. Lauderdale Lakes is close enough to book around the forecast rather than weeks ahead. Captain Ron watches those fronts and will tell you honestly if a date looks better moved a day.
Boat traffic at Hillsboro Inlet is heaviest on holiday weekends. We recommend the 7:00 AM departure for groups who want the calmest water and the first shot at the bite. The 47-foot Buddy Davis handles the inlet chop with ease, which matters for guests who have never been offshore. Our Broward County offshore fishing charters stay within a few miles of the beach, so the ride out is short and the fishing time is long.
Where Our Lauderdale Lakes Guests Live
Oriole Estates
Hawaiian Gardens
Cypress Chase
Lakes Mall and the State Road 7 corridor
Straight from the Cockpit
"It was a fun experience, Captain was awesome!"
Daisy Bell
"It was the best experience!"
Barbara
Google review"My buddy and I rented the boat for a 6-hour fishing trip, and we had an awesome time. The weather was perfect, and we caught a bunch of mahi-mahi, tuna and some barracuda. It was our first time offshore sport fishing; Captain Ron and his first mate Damian made the experience unforgettable. They were professional, knowledgeable, and worked hard to make sure we had a successful and enjoyable trip. At the end they filleted the fish we caught and we cooked it that night, it was amazing. We for sure will be back for another trip with them."
Wood
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Places Lauderdale Lakes Anglers Know
If you can find these, you can find our slip in Pompano Beach. Directions and parking details come with your confirmation.
Half Day, Six Hours, or the Full Day
Pick the hours that fit your morning drive from Lauderdale Lakes. Four hours covers the reef, six adds a run along the edge, and eight lets the captain chase whatever is biting.
Have a question first? Send a message with your dates and group size and we will call you back. Private charter, up to 6 guests. 20% gratuity for the mate is customary.
Lauderdale Lakes Fishing Charter Questions
About 20 to 25 minutes by car. Take Oakland Park Boulevard east, I-95 north to Atlantic Boulevard, then continue east toward the beach in Pompano Beach.
Exact parking directions come with your confirmation. Plan to arrive 15 minutes before departure so the crew can run the safety briefing and leave on time.
Yes. A two-hour sunset cruise from Pompano Beach runs $400 for up to six guests, and we host boat tours for birthdays and anniversaries on the same boats.
Fishing is still the main event, but plenty of Lauderdale Lakes groups pair a morning charter with an evening cruise the same week.
It is, as long as you pick the right length. A four-hour half-day gives children real action on snapper and kingfish without wearing them out, and the mate handles bait and hooks.
The salon is air-conditioned and the head is private, so anyone who needs a break has a comfortable place to take one. Many kids from Lauderdale Lakes land their first fish within the first hour.
Four hours is $850, six hours is $1,250, and eight hours is $1,600, always private with room for up to six guests. Fishing licenses, rods, reels, tackle, bait, ice, and bottled water are included, and a 20 percent gratuity for the crew is customary.
Reserve online through Book Now or call (954) 263-4648 and we will hold your date.
Please do. Message us on social, email Captain Ron directly, or call the boat, and you will hear back from the people who actually run the trip.
Answers about seasickness, what to bring, alcohol on board, and cancellations are already collected in our fishing charter FAQ.
Also Fishing with Us near Lauderdale Lakes
Every one of these communities meets us at the dock in Pompano Beach. Every pickup city is on our fishing charter service areas in Broward County.
Deep Sea Guide
Offshore fishing charters for Lauderdale Lakes anglers
Where we run once the inlet is behind us, what is biting by season, and how to pick between four, six, and eight hours when you are driving in from Lauderdale Lakes.
Read the offshore guideLock In Your Date
Weekend mornings in season fill first. Book online in a minute, or call and we will help you match the trip to the species running off Pompano Beach that week.