Fort Lauderdale Fishing Boat Rentals

Items To Bring on Your Boat Trip

There are a number of items you should bring on a boat trip. The individual boat owner might have some extra requirements like a boater education card (if you're renting without a captain and want to operate the vessel yourself) so you'll want to ask them when making the booking.

But common items worth bringing include:

• Plenty of sunscreen
• A hat to cover your head
• Sunglasses to protect your eyes
• Fishing gear/Bait
• Towels
• Water safety gear e.g. arm bands if you can't swim
• Waterproof smartphone cases

You should be good to go with those items. Again, ask the boat owner directly if there is anything else you should bring.

The 4 Best Fishing Locations in Fort Lauderdale

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1. Intracoastal Waterway

This inland water channel runs along the east of Fort Lauderdale and runs out into the Atlantic Ocean.

The inlet consists of saltwater rivers, natural inlets and canals. It's a wonderful place to explore by boat and catch some great fish!

2.Anglin's Fishing Pier

Fishing along the coast by this pier is a great spot to catch fish. You'll find many people, fishing on the pier but you'll have a prime spot on your boat.

3. Fort Lauderdale Canals

The canals are full of all different types of fish for you to catch. You'll find plenty of peacock bass around the docks here.

4. Reefs

If you charter a fishing boat, exploring the fishing reefs surrounding Fort Lauderdale is a worthwhile trip.

Rich with marine wildlife, you'll be sure to catch some unique and common fish. With over 100 reefs dotted along the coast, you won't be stuck to choose a spot to enjoy a day fishing.

Fish Species in Fort Lauderdale

The Fort Lauderdale coastline is covered by the Atlantic Ocean and has a rich marine wildlife. There are many different fish available to catch including:

• Amberjack
• Blackfin Tuna
• Bluefin Tuna
• Cero Mackerel
• Kingfish
• Mangrove (Grey) Snapper
• Mutton Snapper
• Peacock Bass
• Red Snapper
• Redfish
• Sailfish
• Skipjack Tuna

Not all fish can be caught in Fort Lauderdale and you'll need a permit to fish in certain areas but the boat owner should be able to provide you with this information before hitting the water.

License Requirements For Boating in Fort Lauderdale

You don't need to have a boat license to rent a boat in Fort Lauderdale if you choose the captain option. If you wish to rent a boat in Miami without a captain and you were born after 1988, you'll need a boat safety identification card. Alternatively, as mentioned, you can simply rent a boat with a captain so you don't have to worry about operating the watercraft if you are born after 1988 and don't want to get a safety card.

Boat Types Available to Rent

There is pretty much every type of boat available to rent in Fort Lauderdale. These include:

• Deck Boats
• Flat Boats
• Bay Boats
• Center Console Boats
• Catamarans
• Motorboats (Small and Large)
• Bass Boats
• Cuddy Cabin Boats

Please note that this is just some of what you can charter. There are more options also available