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Fish Local Knowledge

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1005 Seabreeze Blvd
Fort Lauderdale FL, United States

Fish Local Knowledge is a Fort Lauderdale-based company which is located on Seabreeze Boulevard. If you are looking for fast-paced fishing adventures aboard a tournament-rigged boat, give this dynamic crew a try.

Their beautiful boat, ‘Local Knowledge,’ is a classic 43’ Hatteras sport fishing boat that has been fully refurbished to become one of the cleanest and well-equipped vessels in the area. Her multiple features include a full range of electronics, with 2 fish finders, a GPS, and a VHF radio, as well as a radio for your enjoyment.

The Local Knowledge has 3 fighting chairs on deck for multiple hookups and a huge 100-gallon livewell to keep your bait enticing for big game fish. Inside, her air-conditioned salon has a full-sized coach and 2 chairs, providing the perfect space to relax. There are also 2 luxurious staterooms and a kitchen to make you feel right at home.

Most importantly, the Local Knowledge has a clean, full-sized bathroom with an electric toilet. With bench seating on the flybridge, she also allows you to take in the stunning views of Fort Lauderdale as you draw away from the dock at the art of your fishing trip.

High-quality tackle is supplied on board, with Penn International and Shimano rods and reels ranging from 12# to 100# available for you to use. This puts you in the best position to hook the fish of a lifetime, be it Sailfish, Swordfish, Wahoo, Mahi Mahi, Tuna, or any of the other game fish regularly landed aboard the Local Knowledge. You could be bottom fishing, trolling, kite fishing, or jigging with this charter company, who will do whatever they can to put you on the fish.

Everyone is welcome on board, whether they are family and friends or corporate clients. Whatever your group, the captain will always work hard to ensure you have a great day on the water.

  • Fishing License Included
  • You Keep Catch
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Drinks
  • Toilet
  • Child Friendly
  • Air Conditioning
  • Ice Box
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Fighting Chair
  • Food (Lunch & Snacks)

Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    Multiday Trip - Bahamas
      FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    3 days trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Overnight stay, liveaboard
    US$ 1800
    up to 6 persons / day
    This is the ultimate vacation - travel to the Bahamas aboard a luxurious, comfortable and clean Hatteras sport fishing boat, and take advantage of the amazing fishing in the area. Lodging not included. Fuel and gratuity included. Military discounts are available year-round!!
  • Private trip
    10 Hour Trip - Swordfish
      FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    10 hours trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US$ 1500
    up to 6 persons
    Fort Lauderdale offers some of the worlds greatest Swordfishing just 15 miles off the coast. Day or night trips available, where you will be using specializes equipment and fish in deep waters – the choice is yours. This package is great for experienced anglers.
  • Private trip
    8 Hour Trip
      FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    8 hours trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US$ 1100
    up to 6 persons
    This trip allows you more time more fish! You will travel around 20 miles out for some amazing fishing action for Mahi Mahi, Billfish, and many more.
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip
      FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    6 hours trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US$ 800
    up to 6 persons
    This 3/4 day trip allows more time to try more techniques and explore more options or to target that trophy game fish you've always wanted, such as Sailfish or Shark.
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip
      FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    4 hours trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US$ 600
    up to 6 persons
    This half-day Fort Lauderdale fishing trip takes place within 3 miles offshore! You will be targeting whatever is in season and biting, including Bonito, Tarpon, Barracuda, and more.
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip - Split Charter
      FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    4 hours trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US$ 150
    per person
    4 persons minimum
    The crew will get you out with other people. Sign up with as much advanced notice as possible.
There are 7 people looking at this charter.

About this listing

Targeted Species

Amberjack
Barracuda (Great)
Bonito
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)

Grouper (Black)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Sailfish
Shark (Blacktip)

Shark (Hammerhead)
Swordfish
Tuna (Blackfin)
Wahoo

Boat Specs

Hatteras (Offshore sport fishing) originally built in 1973, and restored in 2015. Powered by 2 400HP Cummins engines, with a maximum cruising speed of 15 knots.

Length
43 ft
Capacity
6 persons

Types of Fishing

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing

Fishing Techniques

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Kite Fishing

Amenities

Toilet
Air Conditioning
Fighting Chair
GPS
Life Jackets
Fishfinder
Bed
Flybridge
Live Bait Well
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Multimedia System
Outriggers
Ice Box
Toilet
Air Conditioning
Fighting Chair
GPS
Life Jackets
Fishfinder

Trip Includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Snacks
Drinks
First Mate
Fishing License Included
Lunch

Policies

FREE Cancellation
You can cancel or change your booking free of charge up to 1 day before the trip date.
Pickup agreed upon reservation
Transfer to/from departure site may be available and included in price depending on your location and distance from the dock.
Child Friendly
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed
Disabled Accessible

Payment

Book with 25% deposit
When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 25% deposit to guarantee your reservation.
Pay remaining balance to captain
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
American Express
Checks

When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, there is a 5% fee.

About the Charter Operator

Fish Local Knowledge
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States
Member since October 2014
Angler's Choice
17
Reviews
4
Reports
Fish Local Knowledge is a team of professional captains that know the waters of Fort Lauderdale like the back of their hand. With over two decades of professional experience, the crew can easily put their clients on billfish and various game fish species. The tournament team is friendly, knowledgeable, and always ready to put you on top of the hottest bite.
Response time: within an hour
Response rate: 100%

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Customer Reviews

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4.14 out of 5 stars from 17 reviews

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Fish local knowledge rippoff.

I paid 800 dollars for my 2 kids, me, and my wife to fish for 6 hours. We waisted 2 hours hunting bait in the roughest water they could put us in which made my wife and I sea sick. So they told Us we were going back to the calm water of the canal to fish then after catching one fish within minutes of getting back to the canal they went back to the dock, run us off the boat and kept our money. The owner or fleet manager later told me that he was gonna work something out with me and my family because what the crew did was against policy but it’s been 4 days and today was our last day on vacation and I’m being avoided. We only got 2 of the six hours we paid for, and not a single penny of the money back for the time we didn’t get. Above are the messages between me and the fleet manager/owner. Im just gonna file a police report and talk to the local news to see if they can help me with the situation. My children were hurt deeply and they missed out on a wonderful opportunity due to a couple crooks.

Fished June 25, 2018
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6 hour trip with Captain Vinnie

We did not catch anything big and nothing was biting the last two hours. Weather was a little cool. Crew did a pretty good job, tried a few different locations. They were very proficient and obviously run everything on a schedule which is a little bothersome. Average trip but you can never tell what you will catch or you will catch anything. Price is a little too compared to other trips I have taken. I would go again but would have to pay several hundred less. Trip was $ 800 with $100 tip. And live bait is extra $40 which they did not get.

Fished March 14, 2018
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Great trip

We were over booked on fish Local Knowledge.  We got bumped over to the Island Hooker.  We had a great trip.  We were put in some big fish. Caught a 40” golden amber jack and a 51” KingFish. 
Great trip. 

Fished December 30, 2017
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