Ringmaster Charters 

4.9/5 (274 reviews)
 
Federally permitted
 2705 North Riverside Drive, Pompano Beach, FL 33062, United States

Ringmaster Charters 

Over 3 miles offshore
Pompano Beach, FL, United States
53 ft
6
4.9/5 (274 reviews)

Surf the seas in style with Ringmaster Charters. With the Gulf Stream gushing past Pompano Beach, you'll have access to a range of delicious and big game fish, giving you a day to remember on the water. Captain John Caselli is a third-generation captain, having fished professionally since 14. He's fished all over the US and Caribbean, but has settled in Hillsboro Inlet since age 20, and promises to share his knowledge and skills with each customer.

Prepare to be treated in luxury aboard the 53' Hatteras convertible. Fitted with 3 air conditioners, ample seating inside and outside, and a fridge and ice box, you're guaranteed the full treatment aboard. Catering can be arranged but feel free to bring your own food and use the kitchen at your leisure. Powered by twin 650 HP Diesel engines, you'll speed off to the sweetest fishing spots, preparing to meet huge, powerful fish.

The fishing here is close to shore, so don't expect a long ride. In fact, we are the closest to deep water anywhere in the continental United States. Here you can expect to catch dolphin, wahoo, tuna, sailfish, barracuda, and amberjack to name a few. We do some bottom fishing but because of our sharp drop off don't expect it to be like the keys or the west coast. We enjoy kite fishing when the conditions are favorable. Trolling is our most commonly used method.

You're in for a big struggle, whichever you hook, and the first mate will be by your side to give you any assistance you need. Your rewards will be great at the end of the day when the crew cleans and prepares your catch for you to take home and cook. Some fish, such as Shark and Sailfish, will have to be released according to law and also because we like to set high standards to show other operations that healthy releases are the way we can keep our fishery healthy.

Novices and experts alike will love a trip with Ringmaster Charters, so come aboard and see the sea in style!

Surf the seas in style with Ringmaster Charters. With the Gulf Stream gushing past Pompano Beach, you'll have access to a range of delicious and big game fish, giving you a day to remember on the water. Captain John Caselli is a third-generation captain, having fished professionally since 14. He's fished all over the US and Caribbean, but has settled in Hillsboro Inlet since age 20, and promises to share his knowledge and skills with each customer.

Prepare to be treated in luxury aboard the 53' Hatteras convertible. Fitted with 3 air conditioners, ample seating inside and outside, and a fridge and ice box, you're guaranteed the full treatment aboard. Catering can be arranged but feel free to bring your own food and use the kitchen at your leisure. Powered by twin 650 HP Diesel engines, you'll speed off to the sweetest fishing spots, preparing to meet huge, powerful fish.

The fishing here is close to shore, so don't expect a long ride. In fact, we are the closest to deep water anywhere in the continental United States. Here you can expect to catch dolphin, wahoo, tuna, sailfish, barracuda, and amberjack to name a few. We do some bottom fishing but because of our sharp drop off don't expect it to be like the keys or the west coast. We enjoy kite fishing when the conditions are favorable. Trolling is our most commonly used method.

You're in for a big struggle, whichever you hook, and the first mate will be by your side to give you any assistance you need. Your rewards will be great at the end of the day when the crew cleans and prepares your catch for you to take home and cook. Some fish, such as Shark and Sailfish, will have to be released according to law and also because we like to set high standards to show other operations that healthy releases are the way we can keep our fishery healthy.

Novices and experts alike will love a trip with Ringmaster Charters, so come aboard and see the sea in style!

Ringmaster Charters
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Ringmaster Charters
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Trip availability and prices

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Half Day Trip
In high demand Last booked: 6 days ago
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip multiple starting times (7:00 AM, 8:00 AM, 12:00 PM)
Barracuda (Great)
Amberjack
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
+8
US $850
Entire boat: up to 6 people
5 Hour Wahoo Special
In high demand Last booked: 2 days ago
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
5 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Barracuda (Great)
Sailfish
Swordfish
Tuna (Skipjack)
+4
US $1,050
Entire boat: up to 6 people
3/4 Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Barracuda (Great)
Amberjack
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
+7
US $1,250
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Afternoon Delight
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 12:00 PM
Swordfish
Bonito
Cero Mackerel
Scorpionfish
US $1,250
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Big Fish Trophy Hunt
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Swordfish
Tuna (Skipjack)
Bonito
Cero Mackerel
+1
US $1,350
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Wahoo & Mahi Madness
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Barracuda (Great)
Amberjack
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Swordfish
+4
US $1,400
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Full Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Barracuda (Great)
Amberjack
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
+7
US $1,700
Entire boat: up to 6 people
9 Hour Trip – Tournament
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
9 hour trip starts at 6:30 AM
Barracuda (Great)
Amberjack
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
+7
US $2,000
Entire boat: up to 6 people
10 Hour Sailfish Special
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
10 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Swordfish
Scorpionfish
US $2,000
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Full Day Trip–Swordfishing / All In
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
10 hour trip starts at 6:30 AM
Seasonal trip
Apr 1 - Dec 1
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Marlin (Blue)
Marlin (White)
Sailfish
+3
US $2,500
Entire boat: up to 6 people
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Rating

4.9
274 reviews
4.9
Boat & equipment
4.9
Captain & crew
4.8
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (418)

What anglers say

97%
Great experience
95%
Family friendly
99%
Friendly captain
99%
Good boat
95%
Recommended
94%
Caught fish

All reviews (274)

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Charles Maher
Charles Maher
us
Colorado, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Unreal trip!
3/4 Day Trip on March 15, 20265 adults

Our crew of five from Montana had an incredible time on this trip. From start to finish everything was dialed -great communication, smooth logistics, and an awesome atmosphere. The guide knew the water extremely well and put us on fish. We learned a lot, caught quality fish, and had an all-around great time together. You can tell they genuinely care about the experience just as much as the catch. Would 100% recommend to anyone looking for a top-notch fishing trip -we’ll definitely be back.

Reported catch:
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Sailfish
Blackfin Tuna
Rendhir Chandran
Rendhir Chandran
us
Chicago, IL, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Fishing Extravaganza
Half Day Trip (8AM) on March 23, 20262 adults1 child

Chris and Tyler are awesome! Highly engaged and energetic, and made sure that my wife and daughter had a great time and helped them catch fish! I then got the opportunity to catch a Sailfish which got taken by a shark at the last minute…..but then I ended up catching a big one…..a large Bull Shark! What an experience and one that my whole family will never forget. Kudos to Chris and Tyler! Call them for your next charter, you won’t be disappointed! Ren and G!

Ringmaster Charters
Response from Charter operator

🤙 awesome Ren!! gald you guys enjoyed yourselves. pleasure to have you aboard

Faith Dalfonso
Faith Dalfonso
us
Texas, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
Great trip and communication
Half Day Trip - 12:00 PM on July 17, 20266 adults

Had an excellent time with my group of four on this trip! The boat was awesome (it was great to have an air conditioned interior on a hot day) and we got to catch a lot of fish. The crew members were very kind and Tyler was great and fast at answering all of my questions prior to the trip. Totally recommend!

Seelan Pather
Seelan Pather
Repeat angler
us
Connecticut, US
Member since 2024
2 trips
5.0
Verified
Enjoyable 4 hours
Half Day Trip (8AM) on December 26, 20255 adults1 child

Went out with 2 teenagers, 3 adults and a 6 year old. 4 of us where there to fish. Boat was very comfortable with a lounge if you didnt want to fish. New experience as we usually fished for small fish on charters. Trolling was different with less to do for the kids with lines set up for dragging behind the boat but reeling in a few king Mackerel was fun. Explained to Tyler and Chris that we wanted to get rods in the kids hands and they obliged with some bottom jig fishing. Chris put us over fish and we pulled up some large Amberbass which was the highlight of the day. Kids had never experienced a fish fight like that. Highly recommend. Finished of the day by having the Mackerel cooked at a restaurant Tyler suggested. Excellent!

Tim Grindstaff
Tim Grindstaff
us
Ohio, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
great crew - great trip
Full Day Trip on March 24, 20262 adults

good crew. worked hard to get us on fish. its called “fishing” and not “killing” for a reason, but they made it happen. when i booked i messaged thr captain and said “id like to get some blackfin and see my boy get a sailfish”. we finished up with 6 blackfin and my boy landed an 87” sailfish! could not be more pleased. really grest guys and hope to come back soon. bonus barracuda as well!

Reported catch:
Sailfish
Blackfin Tuna

FAQs about Ringmaster Charters

Ringmaster Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $850 per group - Half Day Trip (4 hours)
  • US $850 per group - Half Day Trip - 12:00 PM (4 hours)
  • US $850 per group - Half Day Trip - 8:00 AM (4 hours)
  • US $1,050 per group - 5 Hour Wahoo Special (5 hours)
  • US $1,250 per group - 3/4 Day Trip (6 hours)
  • US $1,250 per group - Afternoon Delight (6 hours)
  • US $1,350 per group - Big Fish Trophy Hunt (6 hours)
  • US $1,400 per group - Wahoo & Mahi Madness (6 hours)
  • US $1,700 per group - Full Day Trip (8 hours)
  • US $2,000 per group - 10 Hour Sailfish Special (10 hours)
  • US $2,000 per group - 9 Hour Trip – Tournament (9 hours)
  • US $2,500 per group - Full Day Trip–Swordfishing / All In (10 hours)
When you book a trip with Ringmaster Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet Two fully-functioning WCs
  • Air conditioning
  • Fighting chair
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Bed
  • Flybridge
  • Live bait well
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
  • Outriggers
  • Tuna tubes
  • Ice box
  • Radar
Trips booked with Ringmaster Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle (Penn, Shimano, and more)
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (All edible fish will be filled in package)
  • Drinks (Water)
  • First mate (20-25% tips are customary)
  • Fishing license (We have Allstate and federal licenses included)
Ringmaster Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Offshore fishing ( we are closer to deepwater than anywhere in the Continental United States so normally Fishing is only a mile and a half to 5 miles offshore)
Ringmaster Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Heavy tackle
  • Trolling
  • Kite fishing (Must be informed in advance)
  • Deep sea fishing
Top targeted fish species with Ringmaster Charters include:
  • Amberjack
  • Barracuda (Great)
  • Bonito
  • Cero Mackerel
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Sailfish
  • Scorpionfish
  • Swordfish
  • Tuna (Blackfin)
  • Tuna (Skipjack)
  • Wahoo

Your operator

Ringmaster Charters
Ringmaster Charters
Ringmaster Charters

Pompano Beach, Florida, United States

68 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
274 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since December 2018

My love for fishing drove me into this business in 2001. I spent 10 years as a mate fishing out of Broward county and the Keys refining my skills in an array of different techniques Whether its bottom fishing for grouper, and snapper, high speed fishing for wahoo, or kite fishing for sailfish I do it all. Got my Captains licence in 2012 and started running charters in broward county. Fishing is a passion for me and it drives me to do better each day.

Our Team
Christian M.

Christian M.

Captain

Tyler S.

Tyler S.

First mate

68 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
274 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since December 2018

My love for fishing drove me into this business in 2001. I spent 10 years as a mate fishing out of Broward county and the Keys refining my skills in an array of different techniques Whether its bottom fishing for grouper, and snapper, high speed fishing for wahoo, or kite fishing for sailfish I do it all. Got my Captains licence in 2012 and started running charters in broward county. Fishing is a passion for me and it drives me to do better each day.

Our Team
Christian M.

Christian M.

Captain

Tyler S.

Tyler S.

First mate

The fish you can target

Amberjack
Amberjack
Great Barracuda
Great Barracuda
Skipjack
Skipjack
Cero Mackerel
Cero Mackerel
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Sailfish
Sailfish
Scorpionfish
Scorpionfish
Swordfish
Swordfish
Blackfin Tuna
Blackfin Tuna
Skipjack Tuna
Skipjack Tuna
Wahoo
Wahoo
Amberjack
Amberjack
Great Barracuda
Great Barracuda
Skipjack
Skipjack
Cero Mackerel
Cero Mackerel
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
53 ft
Year built
1977
Restored in
2018
Boat manufacturer
Hatters 53
Boat type
Convertible
Engine model
Detroit DieseL 12V71TI
Powered by
2 x 650HP
Max cruising speed
18 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
 we are closer to deepwater than anywhere in the Continental United States so normally Fishing is only a mile and a half to 5 miles offshore

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Trolling
Kite Fishing
Must be informed in advance
Deep Sea Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
Two fully-functioning WCs
Air conditioning
Fighting chair
GPS
Fishfinder
Bed
Flybridge
Live bait well
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Outriggers
Tuna tubes
Ice box
Radar

What's included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle
Penn, Shimano, and more
Catch cleaning & filleting
All edible fish will be filled in package
Drinks
Water
First mate
20-25% tips are customary
Fishing license
We have Allstate and federal licenses included

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 3 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 3 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
Kids of all ages are fine on board under parental supervision. We will have to have to make decisions about weather and safety always considering young children.
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed

How you can pay

Pay online in full

Pay online in full through FishingBooker and save on credit card fees at the dock.

No additional fees.

Book with 10% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 10% 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 Pompano Beach right now

AmberjackAmberjack
Barracuda (Great)Barracuda (Great)
BonitoBonito
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)King Mackerel (Kingfish)
SailfishSailfish
SwordfishSwordfish
Tuna (Blackfin)Tuna (Blackfin)
WahooWahoo

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