Lucky Dog Sportfishing invites you for a day of fun or tournament fishing in Palm Beach, Florida. Captain Bob offers exciting fishing trips to suit anglers of all skill levels who want to experience the thrill of offshore fishing.

Your vessel for the day is a 35’ Ocean Master center console custom-built for fishing Florida waters. Powered by twin inboard 350 HP Yanmar engines, with a maximum cruising speed of 30 knots, this boat is fast and reliable. It’s fitted with top of the range electronics like a GPS full of marked productive spots, a fishfinder, and lots more. It’s also outfitted with a live well set up for kite fishing, as well as outrigger and downriggers. There’s a toilet on board, as well as a bed for your comfort.

Captain Bob Lorello loves fishing. He’s a master of the trade and a patient teacher who makes everyone’s day on his boat fun and educational. You and your family, and especially kids, will be treated to tips and instructions on how to cast, hook, and reel in your fish. For his effort, gratuity is greatly appreciated.

Anita-L Sportfishing offers nearshore and offshore trips that will also have you visiting the wrecks and reefs. These waters are abundant with Kingfish, Cobia, Barracuda, Amberjack, and Snapper. And if you head offshore on a full day trip, Mahi Mahi, Sailfish, Blue and White Marlin, and Wahoo are all potential targets.

Captain Bob offers Swordfish fishing trips that last 8 hours, leaving at 5:00 p.m. for the best chance of being productive. Feel free to also contact him regarding trips to the Bahamas. All trips include fishing gear, a license, drinks, snacks, and catch cleaning, just keep in mind that live bait is charged extra. Book today for a trip of a lifetime!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $650
    The half day trip is best for the nearshore waters where targeted species include Barracuda, Cobia, King Mackerel, and more.
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    US $650
    You will be fishing in the afternoon from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
  • Private trip
    3/4 Day Trip
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Aug 2 - Apr 29
    US $900
    The 6-hour trip can take you to the reefs where you can target some bottom fish like Amberjack, or the offshore waters for King Mackerel, Mahi Mahi, Sailfish, and more.
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $1,200
    On the full day, you'll have 8 hours to fish the offshore waters for Mahi Mahi, Sailfish, Wahoo, White and Blue Marlin, and more.
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FAQs about Lucky Dog Sportfishing

Lucky Dog Sportfishing offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $650 per group - Half Day Trip (4 hours)
  • US $650 per group - Half Day Trip (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $900 per group - 3/4 Day Trip (6 hours)
  • US $1,200 per group - Full Day Trip (8 hours)

When you book a trip with Lucky Dog Sportfishing, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • Fighting Chair
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Flybridge
  • Live Bait Well
  • Outriggers
  • Tuna Tubes
  • Ice Box
  • Radar

Trips booked with Lucky Dog Sportfishing include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Snacks
  • Drinks
  • Fishing License

Lucky Dog Sportfishing offers the following types of fishing:
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing
  • Reef Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing

Lucky Dog Sportfishing offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Fly Fishing
  • Drift Fishing
  • Kite Fishing
  • Deep Sea Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Lucky Dog Sportfishing include:
  • Amberjack
  • Barracuda (Great)
  • Cobia
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Marlin (Blue)
  • Marlin (White)
  • Sailfish
  • Swordfish
  • Wahoo

Meet the Captain

Robert Lorello
Palm Beach, Florida, United States
1 Fishing Report
130 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since November 2014
Captain Robert has been fishing for 40 years and absolutely loves it! He enjoys every moment spent on the water and especially in the company of his guests. He says his favorite part of this business is seeing his customers smile and being happy on his charters. There is nothing quite like sharing this incredible feeling of joy and victory when a fish is caught!

About this listing

Targeted species

Amberjack Amberjack
Barracuda (Great) Great Barracuda
Cobia Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi) Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)

Boat specs

Ocean Master (Center console) originally built in 2001, and restored in 2015. Powered by 2 350HP Yanmar engines, with a maximum cruising speed of 30 knots.

Length
34 ft
Capacity
6 persons

Types of fishing

Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Popping
Fly Fishing
Drift Fishing
Kite Fishing
Deep Sea Fishing

Amenities

Toilet
Fighting Chair
GPS
Fishfinder
Flybridge
Live Bait Well

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Catch cleaning & filleting
Snacks
Drinks
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 20% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 20% 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
American Express

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 129 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (71)
Can\u2019t wait until our next trip with Captain Bob!
The boys Thanksgiving week fishing trip
The boys Thanksgiving week fishing trip
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Angler rating
119
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
97%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
96%
Appropriate for children
90%
Satisfied with the boat
99%
Caught fish
76%
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Dawn H.
Severna Park, MD
Excellent
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5.0 / 5
Boat
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great trip with Captain Bob and Steve

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on August 20, 2023
Came down from Annapolis for a half day fishing trip.  We had a great time with Capt. Bob and Steve.  They were very welcoming...
Dawn H. recommends Lucky Dog Sportfishing
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Robert C.
Excellent
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Experience:
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5.0 / 5
Boat
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5.0 / 5
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Fishing trip in April

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on April 8, 2023
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Lilia M.
VLG WELLINGTN, FL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
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Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Highly recommend!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on July 16, 2023
The whole experience with Captain Robert was a pleasure and as easy as it gets. From the booking till my party docked, everything...
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Andrew A.
Grand Rapids, MI
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Full day with captain Bob

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on April 3, 2023
My 15yr old son and I spent the day with captain Bob and really enjoyed it.  During the morning we went 10miles off shore...
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Nicole D.
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Great experience for a family Christmas gift!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on December 23, 2023
Captain Bob was great all around. He is very knowledgeable and helped our family to catch several fish. Our boys were able...
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