| Planning a Fort Lauderdale sport fishing expedition? | | | | inspect the boats in person, develop a rapport |
| The city and its surrounding areas offer anglers | | | | with local captains and often garner a better price. |
| both deep sea saltwater fishing and freshwater | | | | Pier 66 Marina |
| fishing. So, whether you want to go bottom or | | | | Like the Hall of Fame Marina, the Pier 66 Marina is |
| drift-boat fishing or take a deep sea charter, the | | | | another hot spot for some of Fort Lauderdale's |
| city and surrounding area has something for | | | | biggest and best fishing charter companies. The |
| everyone. | | | | marina can be found on SE 17th Street or by |
| Because sport fishing is so popular in Fort | | | | phone at 954-525-6666. Again, ask your hotel |
| Lauderdale, you won't have a hard time locating a | | | | concierge or the IGFA for a recommended boat |
| charter boat or fishing guide company. However, | | | | and captain. |
| for the most current information on prices, quality | | | | Hillsboro Inlet Charters |
| companies and pier locations, try the resources | | | | Trusted by Fodor's, Frommer's and Forbes |
| below. | | | | Traveler, the Hillsboro Inlet Charter Fleet has built |
| The IGFA (International Game Fish Association) - | | | | a strong reputation for high-quality fishing charters |
| World Fishing Center | | | | that get results. The company has over 12 |
| The World Fishing Center, run by the IGFA | | | | vessels, each specifically designed for pompano, |
| (International Game Fish Association) is an | | | | sailfish, marlins and even shark. To make a |
| incredible 3-acre park, museum and library that's | | | | reservation or an inquiry, contact them at (954) |
| also home to a virtual reality sport fishing | | | | 943-8222. |
| simulator. Anglers can practice reeling in a | | | | Average Prices and Charter Rates |
| computer-generated catch, browse the library | | | | Your average bottom fishing boat trip will cost |
| resources or even find a list of recommended | | | | around $40 to $60 for a half-day trip, but that |
| local guides and charter companies. | | | | usually includes your basic fishing equipment and |
| You can visit the World Fishing Center daily | | | | bait. Expect to pay more for a private charter, |
| between 10am and 6pm, or you can call them at | | | | which usually ranges from $350 for a half day to |
| 1-954-927-2628 and ask to speak with a librarian. | | | | about $600 for a full-day. |
| The IGFA has a website at igfa.org. The site even | | | | Nearby cities and municipalities like Dania Beach, |
| lets you search for IGFA-certified captains in the | | | | Pompano Beach, Lauderdale by the Sea and |
| Fort Lauderdale area. | | | | Deerfield Beach also offer free or very |
| The Hall of Fame Marina | | | | reasonably priced fishing piers for anglers who |
| The Hall of Fame Marina, on Seabreeze Boulevard, | | | | prefer a more relaxed, Fort Lauderdale sport |
| is full of captains and charter fishing companies, all | | | | fishing experience. Most also offer visitors |
| clamoring for your Fort Lauderdale sport fishing | | | | rod-and-reel rentals for less than $10 a day. |
| business. Going down to take a look lets you | | | | |