Capt. Taco’s Hooked Up Sportfishing
Capt. Taco’s Hooked Up Sportfishing
Capt. Taco’s Hooked Up Sportfishing is your key to the best angling in South Florida. Cruise out of Fort Lauderdale and feel the connection with the waters. Fishing with Capt. Taco is a unique experience everyone should have!
Deep drop for what is around the wrecks, including Amberjack, Grouper, Cobia, and Mutton Snapper. Try kite fishing for Sailfish and get a bonus of Shark, Kingfish, Wahoo, Mahi Mahi, and many more.
If you are a big fan of Sharks, target these pelagic monsters in about 350 ft of water. Go for fast Mako Shark, Thresher Sharks that look like aliens, beautiful Hammerheads, Tiger Shark, Bull Shark, Blacktip… and the list just goes on!
One of the best things about the beautiful waters of Fort Lauderdale is that you don’t have to travel too far out to enjoy rod-bending action! Capt. Taco will take you trolling the reef for Kingfish and Bonito or offshore for something bigger. Cast with spinner rods for schools of Mahi Mahi, target Wahoo, Tuna, and occasional Blue Marlin.
Or get the most out of your South Florida trip and get your hands on Swordfish. Head up to 20 miles out, rig bait, and get ready for an adrenaline rush.
Capt. Taco will take you out aboard the ‘Hooked Up.’ With 41’ of excellence, she comes powered by two 450 HP Avico engines. Inside and outside, six anglers will find ample of space and can have a seat wherever they like.
Once the Hooked Up sets out, a reliable set of navigational electronics will guide you, homing in on the hottest grounds. You will be using International reels ranging from 20 to 80 lb and custom rods, built by Capt. Taco.
The action will take place outside the cockpit. There are 4 fighting chairs for those who are up to a challenge. All aboard!
The trips aboard the Hooked Up are all-inclusive. You only need to bring your own food and drinks.
Customer reviews
Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (159)
+156Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
97%
Appropriate for children
95%
Friendly captain
99%
Satisfied with the boat
99%
Recommend this charter
95%
Caught fish
92%
Nov 1, 2025
3/4 Day Trip (AM)
Taco - The man the myth the legend
Taco is an amazing guy and a true professional. I'd recommend this charter to absolutely anyone - whether you're coming as a small group, a big group, or even with kids. Taco is the man. He's a local with a wealth of knowledge about the waters, the best fishing spots, and how to make the whole experience fun and successful. We landed some incredible fish —red snapper, mahi mahi, and amberjack-and had an unforgettable time out on the water. I'm super happy I had the opportunity to meet him and fish alongside him. It was an absolute blast from start to finish.
Taco is an amazing guy and a true professional. I'd recommend this charter to absolutely anyone - whether you're coming as a small...
Captain replied
Sep 18, 2025
Half Day Trip (PM)
Higly recommended
We didn’t catch a lot of fish today (not our day..) but we got a few snappers and a big grouper so we were happy. We had to throw the grouper back so that was a bummer but its the law... Captain and his deck hand worked extremely hard to find us some fish. I have been out on charters before with not so great experience but these guys stood out and really cared to give us a good time! We all enjoyed the day on the water and I will definitely go out with Taco again for my next fishing trip.
We didn’t catch a lot of fish today (not our day..) but we got a few snappers and a big grouper so we were happy. We had to throw...
Captain replied
Aug 5, 2025
Half Day Trip (AM)
BOOK WITH TACO!
Captain Taco provided a perfect trip for my family. My wife and two sons, 15 & 13, enjoyed the best day of fishing. Captain Taco, along with his exceptional first mate Dan, knew the perfect fishing spots and we all caught numerous fish on a 4 hour trip. Captain Taco also had a great restaurant recommendation where our caught fish could be cooked for us for lunch. Amazing! Finally, if you are worried about getting sea sick then Captain Taco has excellent advice to avoid that concern. Book with this Captain!
Captain Taco provided a perfect trip for my family. My wife and two sons, 15 & 13, enjoyed the best day of fishing. Captain...
Captain replied
Feb 23, 2025
Full Day Trip
Best of So FL
I had some friends visiting from out of town, and I wanted to show them a true Florida experience. Of course, that meant getting out on the ocean. After looking through all the options on Fishing Booker and reading a ton of reviews, Taco stood out with the best feedback. I’m glad I went with them. Taco and Dan were great and had all the right gear. The two experienced lifetime anglers in our group raved about how good the trip was. Communication was quick, and the whole experience was perfect . We’ll definitely book with Taco again. Highly recommend, book with confidence.
I had some friends visiting from out of town, and I wanted to show them a true Florida experience. Of course, that meant getting...
Captain replied
Feb 21, 2025
3/4 Day Trip (PM)
PERFECT TRIP
Communication was great, had us right out in the water and kites in the air. The captain and crew were amazing and my a dream come true for my 10 year old son. They had him bringing in Sailfish, Tuna, King. They were so nice to my wife and she brought in a sailfish too. Everything we hoped for and more. Dan was amazing on the poles and so kind and patient, he was the best crew we’ve ever had. We chose Taco cause of this amazing reviews and they were dead on, he’s phenomenal.
Communication was great, had us right out in the water and kites in the air. The captain and crew were amazing and my a dream...
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Customer reviews
Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (159)
+156Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
97%
Appropriate for children
95%
Friendly captain
99%
Satisfied with the boat
99%
Recommend this charter
95%
Caught fish
92%
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Taco - The man the myth the legend
3/4 Day Trip (AM) on November 1, 2025
Taco is an amazing guy and a true professional. I'd recommend this charter to absolutely anyone - whether you're coming as a small group, a big group, or even with kids. Taco is the man. He's a local with a wealth of knowledge about the waters, the best fishing spots, and how to make the whole experience fun and successful. We landed some incredible fish —red snapper, mahi mahi, and amberjack-and had an unforgettable time out on the water. I'm super happy I had the opportunity to meet him and fish alongside him. It was an absolute blast from start to finish.
Taco is an amazing guy and a true professional. I'd recommend this charter to absolutely anyone - whether you're coming as a small group, a big group, or even with kids. Taco is the man. He's a local with a wealth of knowledge about the waters, the best fishing spots, and how to make the whole experience fun and successful. We landed some incredible fish —red snapper, mahi mahi, and amberjack-and had an unforgettable time out on the water. I'm super happy I had the opportunity to meet him and...
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Higly recommended
Half Day Trip (PM) on September 18, 2025
We didn’t catch a lot of fish today (not our day..) but we got a few snappers and a big grouper so we were happy. We had to throw the grouper back so that was a bummer but its the law... Captain and his deck hand worked extremely hard to find us some fish. I have been out on charters before with not so great experience but these guys stood out and really cared to give us a good time! We all enjoyed the day on the water and I will definitely go out with Taco again for my next fishing trip.
We didn’t catch a lot of fish today (not our day..) but we got a few snappers and a big grouper so we were happy. We had to throw the grouper back so that was a bummer but its the law... Captain and his deck hand worked extremely hard to find us some fish. I have been out on charters before with not so great experience but these guys stood out and really cared to give us a good time! We all enjoyed the day on the water and I will definitely go out with Taco again for my next fishing trip.
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
BOOK WITH TACO!
Half Day Trip (AM) on August 5, 2025
Captain Taco provided a perfect trip for my family. My wife and two sons, 15 & 13, enjoyed the best day of fishing. Captain Taco, along with his exceptional first mate Dan, knew the perfect fishing spots and we all caught numerous fish on a 4 hour trip. Captain Taco also had a great restaurant recommendation where our caught fish could be cooked for us for lunch. Amazing! Finally, if you are worried about getting sea sick then Captain Taco has excellent advice to avoid that concern. Book with this Captain!
Captain Taco provided a perfect trip for my family. My wife and two sons, 15 & 13, enjoyed the best day of fishing. Captain Taco, along with his exceptional first mate Dan, knew the perfect fishing spots and we all caught numerous fish on a 4 hour trip. Captain Taco also had a great restaurant recommendation where our caught fish could be cooked for us for lunch. Amazing! Finally, if you are worried about getting sea sick then Captain Taco has excellent advice to avoid that concern. Book...
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Best of So FL
Full Day Trip on February 23, 2025
I had some friends visiting from out of town, and I wanted to show them a true Florida experience. Of course, that meant getting out on the ocean. After looking through all the options on Fishing Booker and reading a ton of reviews, Taco stood out with the best feedback. I’m glad I went with them. Taco and Dan were great and had all the right gear. The two experienced lifetime anglers in our group raved about how good the trip was. Communication was quick, and the whole experience was perfect . We’ll definitely book with Taco again. Highly recommend, book with confidence.
I had some friends visiting from out of town, and I wanted to show them a true Florida experience. Of course, that meant getting out on the ocean. After looking through all the options on Fishing Booker and reading a ton of reviews, Taco stood out with the best feedback. I’m glad I went with them. Taco and Dan were great and had all the right gear. The two experienced lifetime anglers in our group raved about how good the trip was. Communication was quick, and the whole experience was perfect...
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
PERFECT TRIP
3/4 Day Trip (PM) on February 21, 2025
Communication was great, had us right out in the water and kites in the air. The captain and crew were amazing and my a dream come true for my 10 year old son. They had him bringing in Sailfish, Tuna, King. They were so nice to my wife and she brought in a sailfish too. Everything we hoped for and more. Dan was amazing on the poles and so kind and patient, he was the best crew we’ve ever had. We chose Taco cause of this amazing reviews and they were dead on, he’s phenomenal.
Communication was great, had us right out in the water and kites in the air. The captain and crew were amazing and my a dream come true for my 10 year old son. They had him bringing in Sailfish, Tuna, King. They were so nice to my wife and she brought in a sailfish too. Everything we hoped for and more. Dan was amazing on the poles and so kind and patient, he was the best crew we’ve ever had. We chose Taco cause of this amazing reviews and they were dead on, he’s phenomenal.
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