Catch of the Day 

5.0/5 (107 reviews)
 
Federally permitted
 Southeast Dixie Highway 4905, Stuart, FL 34997, United States

Catch of the Day 

Over 3 miles offshore
Stuart, FL, United States
37 ft
6
5.0/5 (107 reviews)

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Come fish the Sailfish Capital of the World with a crew that lives and breathes South Florida offshore fishing. From sailfish exploding on kite baits to mahi, blackfin tuna, kingfish, and wahoo tearing through the spread, Catch of the Day is built around one thing — giving our anglers the best shot at quality fish.

Fish aboard our 37’ Ocean Yachts Billfish, a proven offshore sportfishing platform powered by twin Cummins diesels and designed to fish hard without sacrificing comfort. A large open cockpit gives anglers plenty of room when the action gets hectic, while an air-conditioned cabin and private restroom make her just as comfortable for families as she is capable for serious fishermen.

Every trip is built around what the ocean gives us that day. We troll, live bait, fly kites, bump troll, and bottom fish, changing locations and tactics as conditions dictate. We don’t lock ourselves into one style of fishing — the goal is to find the bite and give you the best opportunity to capitalize on it.

Capt. Trent Shapiro is a Stuart native with over 25 years of experience fishing South Florida waters. Raised fishing out of St. Lucie Inlet with his father, he has spent a lifetime learning the local reefs, currents, seasons, and fisheries. Tournament fishing and time spent chasing big game throughout the Bahamas and beyond have added to the experience he brings to every charter.

Catch of the Day is also committed to protecting the fishery and giving back to the community through conservation efforts, youth fishing events, educational seminars, charity trips, and local outreach.

Whether you’re looking for your first sailfish, filling the box with dinner, or you’re an experienced angler ready to fish hard, climb aboard and let’s go fishing.

Come fish the Sailfish Capital of the World with a crew that lives and breathes South Florida offshore fishing. From sailfish exploding on kite baits to mahi, blackfin tuna, kingfish, and wahoo tearing through the spread, Catch of the Day is built around one thing — giving our anglers the best shot at quality fish.

Fish aboard our 37’ Ocean Yachts Billfish, a proven offshore sportfishing platform powered by twin Cummins diesels and designed to fish hard without sacrificing comfort. A large open cockpit gives anglers plenty of room when the action gets hectic, while an air-conditioned cabin and private restroom make her just as comfortable for families as she is capable for serious fishermen.

Every trip is built around what the ocean gives us that day. We troll, live bait, fly kites, bump troll, and bottom fish, changing locations and tactics as conditions dictate. We don’t lock ourselves into one style of fishing — the goal is to find the bite and give you the best opportunity to capitalize on it.

Capt. Trent Shapiro is a Stuart native with over 25 years of experience fishing South Florida waters. Raised fishing out of St. Lucie Inlet with his father, he has spent a lifetime learning the local reefs, currents, seasons, and fisheries. Tournament fishing and time spent chasing big game throughout the Bahamas and beyond have added to the experience he brings to every charter.

Catch of the Day is also committed to protecting the fishery and giving back to the community through conservation efforts, youth fishing events, educational seminars, charity trips, and local outreach.

Whether you’re looking for your first sailfish, filling the box with dinner, or you’re an experienced angler ready to fish hard, climb aboard and let’s go fishing.

Trent Shapiro
Captain
Trent Shapiro
9 years of experience
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Trip availability and prices

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Half Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 hour trip multiple starting times (6:30 AM, 12:30 PM)
Amberjack
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
+8
US $1,400
Entire boat: up to 6 people
3/4 Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 6:30 AM
Barracuda (Great)
Amberjack
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
+8
US $1,700
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Full Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 6:30 AM
Barracuda (Great)
Amberjack
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
+6
US $2,000
Entire boat: up to 6 people
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Rating

5.0
107 reviews
4.9
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (101)

What anglers say

100%
Great experience
97%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
97%
Recommended
89%
Caught fish

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Stephen Hill
Stephen Hill
us
Sarasota, FL, US
Member since 2025
5.0
Verified
Catch of the Day; is the only way to fish!
3/4 Day Trip on April 23, 20255 adults

From start to finish we had an incredible time with Captain Trent and crew. Once selected, I was shortly contacted by Captain Trent and walked through the future booking. I was then followed up to confirm that the weather was going to be good (it was actually amazing) and that all things were ready for our arrival and asked if there were any questions. We arrived on time and departed on time after a short, but important safety briefing. It should be understood that these trips are called "fishing" and not "catching" but true to the name of the boat, within 30 minutes or less of arriving at the fish spot, we had tight lines and an amberjack joined the ice chest. Through out the course of the trip, the crew worked very hard to keep the baits fresh, free of weeds and spotting for activity. We caught a nice batch of fish, including a mahi mahi which was the target fish we were hoping to catch! Once the trip was completed, the fish were cleaned up, ziploc'd and ice offered for us to bring them home. Again, great communications, great experience, cannot recommend this team enough! Thank you Captain Trent and team for a very memorable experience had by all!

Reported catch:
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Amberjack
James Stevenson
James Stevenson
Repeat angler
us
Georgia, US
Member since 2019
5 trips
5.0
Verified
4th time is the charm.
Full Day Trip on September 1, 20242 adults

Over the last year I have planned and booked charter trips for me and a few friends. Each time the captain found reason to cancel, even after weekend vrbo's were paid for. This time once again the weather turned south at the tast moment, but this time we were not to be disappointed. Captain Trent called me and gave us the weather update and the option of what to do. We decided to go and boy was it worth it. Captain Trent worked hard all Day to keep is between the storms and on the fish. As for his mate, Bazil, I have never met a harder working person in my life. This young man never stopped. All lines were in the water as fast as possible, constantly changing leaders and baits to make sure we didn't miss a fish. During the day we cought multiple Mahi, limited out on Tuna, and landed 2 Sailfish. Both Bazil and captain Trent were enjoyable to be around and very knowledgeable as well. The boat..... There is no way by looking at it you would know it was almost 15 years old. the boat is beutiful. It was a nice surprise to find that the cabin has air conditioning. It was a well needed brake from the sun. I would definitely recommend booking with Captin Trent, and I will be back as soon as possible for another day.

Reported catch:
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Sailfish
Mike Rogers
Mike Rogers
Repeat angler
us
Minnesota, US
Member since 2020
7 trips
5.0
Verified
A Top-Shelf Experience
Full Day Trip on January 15, 20252 adults

Captain Trent called me and advised me against going out during what was expected to be particularly rough water. We adjusted our 3-day excursion with him and had an absolute blast - Captain Trent is a terrific guide. His crew is also top-shelf. I am so glad I was able to book Catch of the Day and would absolutely recommend to others. They work hard. They treated us so well and made it very fun, indeed!

Reported catch:
Amberjack
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Sailfish
Trent Shapiro
Response from Captain

Really appreciate the great review Mike! It was an absolute blast having you aboard, and we’re glad you guys enjoyed your time out on the water. Nothing beats good fishing and great company. Looking forward to the next trip!

George Orr
George Orr
Repeat angler
us
Alabama, US
Member since 2022
3 trips
5.0
Verified
Great Trip
Half Day Trip (PM) on July 28, 20244 adults2 children

We had a great time with Captain Trent and his first mate- slow start, but all of a sudden all 4 lines were hit! We had 4 bonitos on the line which put up a pretty good fight- we were able to get two in the boat- dolphins managed to pick off the other two. After releasing them, we changed locations and caught two sailfish at the same time, a third was circling but managed to evade our attempts to land three at a time. After a lengthy battle we managed to pull the sailfish in beside the boat and release them. Great day on the water.

Reported catch:
Sailfish
Richard Lemieux
Richard Lemieux
Repeat angler
us
New Jersey, US
Member since 2023
2 trips
5.0
Verified
going all out
3/4 Day Trip on March 26, 20254 adults

We appreciated all of the hard work by the captain and crew to make sure we caught fish. They are very creative and in our case they used "kite fishing" to make sure we had our prize !!! I would recommend that your book the "all-day" trip in order to really enjoy the trip. thanks Richard Lemieux

FAQs about Catch of the Day

Catch of the Day offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $1,400 per group - Half Day Trip (4 hours)
  • US $1,400 per group - Half Day Trip - 12:30 PM (4 hours)
  • US $1,700 per group - 3/4 Day Trip (6 hours)
  • US $2,000 per group - Full Day Trip (8 hours)
When you book a trip with Catch of the Day, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet Full enclosed toilet
  • Air conditioning
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Flybridge
  • Live bait well
  • Outriggers
  • Ice box
  • Radar
Trips booked with Catch of the Day include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait (Available depending on season)
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (All fish are cleaned deboned an bagged up for our customers to enjoy free of charge. Let us know if you need some ice!!)
  • Drinks (Water an gatorade provided)
  • First mate (Industry standard to tip 20%)
  • Fishing license (All licenses are provided by the captain!)
Catch of the Day offers the following types of fishing:
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Offshore fishing (We typically fish 6mi from shore up to 25mi depending on our target. Usually it's about a 30 minute run to start fishing ? )
  • Reef fishing
  • Wreck fishing
Catch of the Day offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Drift fishing
  • Kite fishing
  • Deep sea fishing
Top targeted fish species with Catch of the Day include:
  • Amberjack
  • Cobia
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Grouper (Gag)
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Sailfish
  • Shark (Hammerhead)
  • Shark (Tiger)
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Snapper (Mutton)
  • Snapper (Vermilion)
  • Tuna (Yellowfin)

Your captain

Trent Shapiro
Trent Shapiro
Trent Shapiro

Stuart, Florida, United States

1 Fishing Report
ID & license verified
107 Customer reviews
Member since November 2018

Capt Trent Shapiro is a Stuart FL native with over 25 years of experience on the water in South Florida. Growing up in The Sailfish Capital of the World makes you quick on your feet an well versed in switching or applying new tactics

Our Team
Trent S.

Trent S.

Captain

Bazil A.

Bazil A.

First mate

1 Fishing Report
ID & license verified
107 Customer reviews
Member since November 2018

Capt Trent Shapiro is a Stuart FL native with over 25 years of experience on the water in South Florida. Growing up in The Sailfish Capital of the World makes you quick on your feet an well versed in switching or applying new tactics

Our Team
Trent S.

Trent S.

Captain

Bazil A.

Bazil A.

First mate

The fish you can target

Amberjack
Amberjack
Cobia
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Gag Grouper
Gag Grouper
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Sailfish
Sailfish
Hammerhead Shark
Hammerhead Shark
Tiger Shark
Tiger Shark
Mangrove Snapper
Mangrove Snapper
Mutton Snapper
Mutton Snapper
Vermilion Snapper
Vermilion Snapper
Yellowfin Tuna
Yellowfin Tuna
Amberjack
Amberjack
Cobia
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Gag Grouper
Gag Grouper
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)

What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
37 ft
Year built
2008
Boat manufacturer
Ocean Yachts
Boat type
Sportfishing
Engine model
Cummins
Powered by
2 x 480HP
Max cruising speed
32 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
We typically fish 6mi from shore up to 25mi depending on our target. Usually it's about a 30 minute run to start fishing ?
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Drift Fishing
Kite Fishing
Deep Sea Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
Full enclosed toilet
Air conditioning
GPS
Fishfinder
Flybridge
Live bait well
Outriggers
Ice box
Radar

What's included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
Available depending on season
Catch cleaning & filleting
All fish are cleaned deboned an bagged up for our customers to enjoy free of charge. Let us know if you need some ice!!
Drinks
Water an gatorade provided
First mate
Industry standard to tip 20%
Fishing license
All licenses are provided by the captain!

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 7 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 7 days 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.

More details

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included

Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.

Child friendly
No min. age, 2 life vests on board for them
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed
Disabled accessible
Can be lifted onto the boat, fish from chair

How you can pay

Book with 30% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 30% 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

What’s biting in Stuart right now

AmberjackAmberjack
CobiaCobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)King Mackerel (Kingfish)
SailfishSailfish
Snapper (Mangrove)Snapper (Mangrove)
Tuna (Yellowfin)Tuna (Yellowfin)

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