Big Game Charters LLC invites you to join Captain Norm Truman and his crew for an unforgettable offshore experience out of Pompano Beach, FL. This is a family-owned charter business that prides itself on providing you with a sportfishing trip specifically tailored to your needs.

You’ll be fishing on a 52’ Merritt sport fisher that’s powered by a pair of 550 HP Detroit engines. There’s plenty of room aboard for up to 6 anglers to comfortably fish in, so you’re free to bring some friends along for the ride. It’s equipped with everything you’ll need for an offshore trip, including navigation electronics, 4 fighting chairs, a livewell for bait, and more besides.

What you target on the water is completely up to you. If you’re interested in bottom fishing, there’s plenty of delicious Grouper and Snapper to go after. For more sporting types, you can test your mettle against the likes of Blue and White Marlin, Mahi Mahi, Sailfish, Swordfish, Tuna, and others too.

Rods, reels, and tackle are included in the price of the trip. The mate works for tips, so 20-30% gratuity is very much appreciated. Live bait can be bought at $80 for a dozen. All you need to do is bring a pair of polarized sunglasses, along with some drinks or snacks, and you’re all set to do some proper fishing.



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  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $800
    A half day trip is a good idea if you'd like to get introduced to the local fishery and what it has to offer. You'll be fishing the nearshore and offshore waters for species like Gag Grouper, Wahoo, Cobia, Snapper, and more. Rods, reels, and terminal tackle are included in the price of the trip. Live bait can be bought separately.
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 12:30 PM
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $800
    An afternoon trip is a great idea if you're not that much of a morning person. The crew will take you to the nearshore and offshore waters in search for species like Cobia, Mahi Mahi, Grouper, Snapper, and more. Rods, reels, and terminal tackle are included in the price of the trip. Live bait can be bought separately.
  • Private trip
    3/4 Day Trip
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $1,200
    If you don't have enough time for a full day trip but still want to get your money's worth, this is the trip for you! The crew will take you offshore where you can fish for species like Grouper, Snapper, Mahi Mahi, Wahoo, Tuna, and many more. Rods, reels, and terminal tackle are included in the trip price.
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $1,500
    You can't go wrong with a full day trip if you're looking to make the most from your fishing experience. You'll be going offshore where you can target species like Blue and White Marlin, Sailfish, Mahi Mahi, Red Snapper, and more besides. The trip price also includes rods, reels, and terminal tackle.
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip - Swordfishing
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    10 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $2,000
    This trip is for anyone who wants to go after the famed Swordfish. Captain Hunt will do his best to make sure you have the best chance of hooking up a worthy catch. Rods, reels, and terminal tackle are included in the price of the trip. Be sure to bring polarized sunglasses, as well as a hat and some sunscreen.
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 28 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
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Good experience
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Friendly captain
94%
Recommend this charter
89%
Appropriate for children
89%
Satisfied with the boat
94%
Caught fish
74%
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Guillermo F.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Norm

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip (AM) on August 31, 2024
Captain and the crew was great and did everything that we ask very happy with our trip.
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Adam M.
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December fishing trip

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on December 23, 2023
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Carey K.
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
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VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on August 23, 2022
Hubby and I had a FANTASTIC four hour charter on The Rebound with Captain Norm. Honestly, the best charter we’ve ever been...
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Josh S.
Cocoa, FL
Excellent
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Good day fishing

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on March 24, 2023
Capt. Norm and Shawn worked their butts off to get use some fish!! When all other boat weren’t catching we were still managing...
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Ben G.
Vero Beach, Florida
Excellent
4.7 / 5
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Captain Norm & Sean

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on May 6, 2021
My husband and I went out today with Captain Norm and Sean and took two of our friends with us. We caught a mahi mahi apiece....
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FAQs about Big Game Charters LLC

Big Game Charters LLC offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $800 per group - Half Day Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $800 per group - Half Day Trip (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $1,200 per group - 3/4 Day Trip (6 hours)
  • US $1,500 per group - Full Day Trip (8 hours)
  • US $2,000 per group - Full Day Trip - Swordfishing (10 hours)

When you book a trip with Big Game Charters LLC, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • Air Conditioning
  • Fighting Chair 4 x Fighting Chairs
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Flybridge
  • Live Bait Well
  • Refrigerator
  • Outriggers
  • Tuna Tubes
  • Ice Box
  • Radar

Trips booked with Big Game Charters LLC include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle (Shimano)
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • First Mate
  • Fishing License

Big Game Charters LLC offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing
  • Reef Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing

Big Game Charters LLC offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Deep Sea Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Big Game Charters LLC include:
  • Cobia
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Grouper (Gag)
  • Marlin (Blue)
  • Marlin (White)
  • Sailfish
  • Swordfish
  • Tuna (Blackfin)
  • Wahoo

Meet the Captain

Norm Truman
Pompano Beach, Florida, United States
7 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
28 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since March 2018
In 1968, I broke into the family fishing business of 3 generations, my dad at pier 5 Miami, older brother, then myself 25 years and now my sons. We do whatever it takes to catch fish. Our mates love people and will work hard for you. Most of our customers are repeat customers, we love to catch new people and children their first fish. Please come see the difference.

About this listing

Targeted species

Cobia Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi) Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Grouper (Gag) Gag Grouper
Marlin (Blue) Blue Marlin

Boat specs

Boat Image
Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
52 ft
Year built
1984
Restored in
2015
Boat manufacturer
Merritt
Boat type
Sportfishing

Engine model
Detroit
Powered by
2 x 550HP
Max cruising speed
28 knots

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Deep Sea Fishing

Amenities

Toilet
Air Conditioning
Fighting Chair
4 x Fighting Chairs
GPS
Fishfinder
Flybridge

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Shimano
Catch cleaning & filleting
First Mate
Fishing License

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 1 day prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 1 day before the trip date, free of charge. If you cancel or modify your booking later, or fail to show up, you'll forfeit 100% of what you've paid.

Listing policies

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

Payment

Book with 15% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 15% deposit to guarantee your reservation.

The remaining balance is to be paid directly to the charter operator on or prior to your trip date in one of the following payment methods:

Cash
Visa
Mastercard
PayPal

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