The Program Sportfishing Charters 

4.9
(277 reviews)
 
State licensed
 900 Blue Heron Boulevard, West Palm Beach, FL 33404, United States

The Program Sportfishing Charters 

West Palm Beach, FL, United States
28 ft
6
4.9
(277 reviews)

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It's time to get on board and book a trip with The Program Sportfishing Charters today. Captain Christian is a highly skilled captain that has been fishing the southeast coast since a child.

Captain Christian and his crew will go above and beyond for you and your group. Capt. Christian has years of experience and has been a tournament fisherman for the past 14 years. As a local, he knows the best places to take you for the most incredible day out.

The day will be spent on a 28' center console. There is some seating for the elderly and a cooler on board for the snacks you'll bring along. There is a T-top for shade and plenty of rod holders, giving you the maximum chance of reeling in your trophy catch while staying comfortable.

The species you'll be targeting vary depending on whether you have an inshore or offshore trip, but can include Sailfish, Blackfin Tuna, Mahi Mahi, Snapper, Grouper, Barracuda, sharks, and many more. There's a fish out here with your name on it!

This boat is for 6 anglers. Children are welcome but must be over 5 years old. Parents should bring along life vests for all anglers under 10 years of age. Beginners are welcome and will love learning from Capt. Christian. Inshore trips are usually better for kids.

You'll need to bring along snacks, sunscreen, and wear a hat and deck shoes. All of the fishing gear, licenses, and a case of water are included in the price of the trip. You'll be using custom-made by X-Generation rods and Shimano reels. On the full day trip, all legal catch will be filleted for you by the captain.

Please inform the captain before the day of the trip if you wish to snorkel, spearfish, or fly fish. The captain has equipment for 4 to snorkel.

Book a trip with The Program Sportfishing Charters today!

It's time to get on board and book a trip with The Program Sportfishing Charters today. Captain Christian is a highly skilled captain that has been fishing the southeast coast since a child.

Captain Christian and his crew will go above and beyond for you and your group. Capt. Christian has years of experience and has been a tournament fisherman for the past 14 years. As a local, he knows the best places to take you for the most incredible day out.

The day will be spent on a 28' center console. There is some seating for the elderly and a cooler on board for the snacks you'll bring along. There is a T-top for shade and plenty of rod holders, giving you the maximum chance of reeling in your trophy catch while staying comfortable.

The species you'll be targeting vary depending on whether you have an inshore or offshore trip, but can include Sailfish, Blackfin Tuna, Mahi Mahi, Snapper, Grouper, Barracuda, sharks, and many more. There's a fish out here with your name on it!

This boat is for 6 anglers. Children are welcome but must be over 5 years old. Parents should bring along life vests for all anglers under 10 years of age. Beginners are welcome and will love learning from Capt. Christian. Inshore trips are usually better for kids.

You'll need to bring along snacks, sunscreen, and wear a hat and deck shoes. All of the fishing gear, licenses, and a case of water are included in the price of the trip. You'll be using custom-made by X-Generation rods and Shimano reels. On the full day trip, all legal catch will be filleted for you by the captain.

Please inform the captain before the day of the trip if you wish to snorkel, spearfish, or fly fish. The captain has equipment for 4 to snorkel.

Book a trip with The Program Sportfishing Charters today!

Christian Rec
Captain
Christian Rec
11 years of experience
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Half Day Trip – Sportfishing
In high demand Last booked: 5 days ago
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
5 hour trip starts at 7:30 AM
Barracuda (Great)
Amberjack
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
+8
US $575
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Half Day Trip – Inshore
Just booked! Last booked: 2 hours ago
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 hour trip multiple starting times (8:00 AM, 1:00 PM)
Barracuda (Great)
Amberjack
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
+8
US $575
Entire boat: up to 6 people
3/4 Day Trip – Sportfishing
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Amberjack
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Jack Crevalle
+8
US $775
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Full Day Trip – Sportfishing
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Barracuda (Great)
Amberjack
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
+8
US $975
Entire boat: up to 6 people
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Rating

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

Anglers' gallery (370)

What anglers say

94%
Great experience
94%
Family friendly
98%
Friendly captain
98%
Good boat
93%
Recommended
91%
Caught fish

Reviews (277)

  • Jennifer Applebee
    Jennifer Applebee
    us
    New York, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Successful family fishing trip

    Half Day Trip – Sportfishing on May 22, 2026 • 4 adults • 1 child

    Captain Christian was great from the start. Responsive and making us aware of the water conditions letting us decide on options. His expertise and skill allowed us to catch some bait fish, which was a great thing to start on and our 5 year old son loved it! There was so much seaweed, it wouldve made trolling difficult. So he helped pick out a great spot over an old barge and we had a lot of action. And caught 2 giant amberjacks! We were successful, plus we had a great experience that we hope to replicate in the future.

  • Craig Rodriguez
    Craig Rodriguez
    Repeat angler
    us
    New York, US
    Member since 2024
    3 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Serious program.

    Half Day Trip – Sportfishing on April 11, 2026 • 4 adults

    Upon our request, Captain Christian navigated some pretty rough conditions to take us offshore for some entertaining fishing. we caught a few large apex predators that fought hard and challenged what little skills we brought to bear, which was very exciting for all of us. Christian is a thoroughly skilled Captain, angler / rigging, expert, and fishing tournament winner. there’s no doubting his experience. I highly recommend Program Sport Fishing.

  • Ross Morland
    Ross Morland
    Repeat angler
    us
    Virginia, US
    Member since 2025
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Good vibes and tight lines!

    3/4 Day Trip – Sportfishing on April 17, 2026 • 5 adults

    Despite the poor weather, Captain Christian still put us on the fish. We fished a variety of techniques and caught Vermillion Snapper, Blackfin Tuna, and Barracuda. The boat was clean and organized with all the right tackle. The Captain was super friendly and had a positive attitude. We would definitely recommend this charter and hope to book again one day!

  • Dawn Bower
    Dawn Bower
    us
    Pennsylvania, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Great day on the water!

    Half Day Trip – Inshore - 1:00 PM on June 27, 2026 • 5 adults • 1 child

    One of our best fishing charters yet! We caught bait fish, snapper, trigger fish, a ginormous amber jack, and a huge barracuda and we only booked a half day of fishing. Where we fished the water was a beautiful blue sapphire color, which was a bonus for me! I would recommend Captain Christian’s Charter.

  • John Driscoll
    John Driscoll
    us
    Minnesota, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Catching not fishing

    Half Day Trip – Sportfishing on March 26, 2026 • 3 adults

    It was more like a crime scene with all the fish slaying we did with Captain Christian. Most fish the university fish biologist has seen in a long time she told us when we got back to shore. Big Wahoo, a bunch of thick tuna, and plenty other which made for a great time with a great captain. Captain Christian is going to make sure you have a fun time, listen to good tunes and catch fish. Will be back again and highly recommend to others.

  • Gregory Krieger
    Gregory Krieger
    Repeat angler
    us
    New Jersey, US
    Member since 2026
    3 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    A trip to remember!

    Half Day Trip – Inshore on April 7, 2026 • 4 adults • 1 child

    captain Christian was fantastic. He adjusted timing of our trip to miss the bad weather. He went out of his way to ensure my grandson caught several varieties of fish. He made one final stop to enable him to catch two additional species as a topper for the day!

  • Chase Malkovich
    Chase Malkovich
    us
    Illinois, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Great time! Very knowledgeable! Caught fish!!! Definitely go! You won't regret it!

    Half Day Trip – Sportfishing on July 22, 2026 • 1 adult

    Christian was very knowledgeable about the fish in South Florida! Had a great time. Caught a Bonita, Barracuda, and ended the day with a cubera snapper!!! So much fun! You won't be disappointed! Book his charter!!! A+ Keep up the good work!!!

  • Ross Hoehn
    Ross Hoehn
    us
    Minnesota, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Trips keep getting Better and Better

    Full Day Trip – Sportfishing on May 1, 2026 • 3 adults

    This is our second time out with Christian and he keeps on bringing us the Fish. Caught a massive cow and bull Mahi on our most recent trip. Couldn’t recommend a better charter.

  • Vincent Carnevale
    Vincent Carnevale
    Repeat angler
    us
    New York, US
    Member since 2024
    4 trips
    4.0
    Verified

    Good trip on the Inter Coastal

    Half Day Trip – Sportfishing on April 1, 2026 • 2 adults

    Had a good day of fishing. Capt did a good job of finding us big fish. We had requested to stay inside the inter costal. Captain was knowledgeable and a good boat handler. Would be 5 stars but charged us an additional $75 for live at the end of trip when we docked at the end of the charter. We were not told up front at the time of booking or before we left the dock to fish. Never had a charter capt charged for bait. It took away from an otherwise very good day.

  • Nicholas Johnson
    Nicholas Johnson
    us
    South Carolina, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    pretty good trip

    Half Day Trip – Sportfishing on June 15, 2026 • 5 adults • 1 child

    the first hour we landed 9 fish. over all a very great guy to go fishing with!

Rating

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

Anglers' gallery (370)

What anglers say

94%
Great experience
94%
Family friendly
98%
Friendly captain
98%
Good boat
93%
Recommended
91%
Caught fish

All reviews (277)

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Jennifer Applebee
Jennifer Applebee
us
New York, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Successful family fishing trip
Half Day Trip – Sportfishing on May 22, 20263 adults1 child

Captain Christian was great from the start. Responsive and making us aware of the water conditions letting us decide on options. His expertise and skill allowed us to catch some bait fish, which was a great thing to start on and our 5 year old son loved it! There was so much seaweed, it wouldve made trolling difficult. So he helped pick out a great spot over an old barge and we had a lot of action. And caught 2 giant amberjacks! We were successful, plus we had a great experience that we hope to replicate in the future.

Reported catch:
Amberjack
Christian Rec
Response from Captain

u fpkks qere awesome! thanks again !

Craig Rodriguez
Craig Rodriguez
Repeat angler
us
New York, US
Member since 2024
3 trips
5.0
Verified
Serious program.
Half Day Trip – Sportfishing on April 11, 20264 adults

Upon our request, Captain Christian navigated some pretty rough conditions to take us offshore for some entertaining fishing. we caught a few large apex predators that fought hard and challenged what little skills we brought to bear, which was very exciting for all of us. Christian is a thoroughly skilled Captain, angler / rigging, expert, and fishing tournament winner. there’s no doubting his experience. I highly recommend Program Sport Fishing.

Christian Rec
Response from Captain

you gus wete awesome!

Ross Morland
Ross Morland
Repeat angler
us
Virginia, US
Member since 2025
2 trips
5.0
Verified
Good vibes and tight lines!
3/4 Day Trip – Sportfishing on April 17, 20265 adults

Despite the poor weather, Captain Christian still put us on the fish. We fished a variety of techniques and caught Vermillion Snapper, Blackfin Tuna, and Barracuda. The boat was clean and organized with all the right tackle. The Captain was super friendly and had a positive attitude. We would definitely recommend this charter and hope to book again one day!

Reported catch:
Blackfin Tuna
Christian Rec
Response from Captain

you guys were awesome thanks so much boys !

Louis Carter
Louis Carter
us
Florida, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
OUTSTANDING!!
Half Day Trip – Inshore on June 22, 20261 adult1 child

Christian was an AWESOME Captain and a great experience for us! The minute we let our lines down we got hits from snapper all around!! And caught two barracuda - which was fun to bring in! We're going to be eating some ceviche tonight! Tomorrow some Snapper Piccata - ask Christian about it - he used to be a Chef too!

Christian Rec
Response from Captain

cant wait for another trip together ! great work !

Dawn Bower
Dawn Bower
us
Pennsylvania, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Great day on the water!
Half Day Trip – Inshore - 1:00 PM on June 27, 20264 adults1 child

One of our best fishing charters yet! We caught bait fish, snapper, trigger fish, a ginormous amber jack, and a huge barracuda and we only booked a half day of fishing. Where we fished the water was a beautiful blue sapphire color, which was a bonus for me! I would recommend Captain Christian’s Charter.

Reported catch:
Great Barracuda
Amberjack
Mangrove Snapper
Christian Rec
Response from Captain

loved it great times !

FAQs about The Program Sportfishing Charters

The Program Sportfishing Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $575 per group - Half Day Trip – Inshore (4 hours)
  • US $575 per group - Half Day Trip – Inshore - 1:00 PM (4 hours)
  • US $575 per group - Half Day Trip – Sportfishing (5 hours)
  • US $775 per group - 3/4 Day Trip – Sportfishing (6 hours)
  • US $975 per group - Full Day Trip – Sportfishing (8 hours)
When you book a trip with The Program Sportfishing Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet Modified toilet
  • Fighting chair
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Snorkeling equipment Inform capt. prior to trip if want to use, 4 people
  • Live bait well
  • Outriggers
  • Tuna tubes
  • Spearfishing equipment
  • Ice box Cooler for your snacks and drinks
  • Radar
Trips booked with The Program Sportfishing Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle (Custom made X Generation & Shimano)
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (Free of charge )
  • Drinks (1 case of water provided)
  • First mate (Used when more than 4 anglers. Custom to tip 20%)
  • Fishing license (I clean fish for my customers yes! )
The Program Sportfishing Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore fishing
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Offshore fishing (Max 15 miles offshore)
  • Reef fishing
  • Wreck fishing
  • Flats fishing
  • Backcountry fishing
The Program Sportfishing Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Heavy tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Drift fishing
  • Kite fishing
  • Handline
  • Spearfishing
  • Deep sea fishing
Top targeted fish species with The Program Sportfishing Charters include:
  • Amberjack
  • Barracuda (Great)
  • Cobia
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Grouper (Black)
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Sailfish
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Snapper (Mutton)
  • Snapper (Yellowtail)
  • Tuna (Blackfin)
  • Wahoo

Your captain

Christian Rec
Christian Rec

West Palm Beach, Florida, United States

9 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
277 Customer reviews
Typical response within 1 hour
Member since April 2019

Christian has been a captain for the past 5 years, but he's been fishing since he was old enough to hold a rod. He's fished the entire southeast coast and participated in a lot of different tournaments along the East Coast. Not only has he placed high in many of these tournaments, but his boat is also currently the number 2 boat under 28 feet in the whole SE coast! He recently finished second place in the world in a Sailfish tournament fishing off a 62' Viking. Fishing is his ultimate passion and addiction – he goes to sleep dreaming about fishing, then eats, drinks and breathes fishing. You'll have a great time fishing with him and his crew!

Christian Rec
Christian Rec
Fully verified
9
reports
277
reviews
2019
member since
~1h
response
Christian has been a captain for the past 5 years, but he's been fishing since he was old enough to hold a rod. He's fished the entire southeast coast and participated in a lot of different tournaments along the East Coast. Not only has he placed high in many of these tournaments, but his boat is also currently the number 2 boat under 28 feet in the whole SE coast! He recently finished second place in the world in a Sailfish tournament fishing off a 62' Viking. Fishing is his ultimate passion and addiction – he goes to sleep dreaming about fishing, then eats, drinks and breathes fishing. You'll have a great time fishing with him and his crew!

The fish you can target

Amberjack
Amberjack
Great Barracuda
Great Barracuda
Cobia
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Black Grouper
Black Grouper
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Sailfish
Sailfish
Mangrove Snapper
Mangrove Snapper
Mutton Snapper
Mutton Snapper
Yellowtail Snapper
Yellowtail Snapper
Blackfin Tuna
Blackfin Tuna
Wahoo
Wahoo
Amberjack
Amberjack
Great Barracuda
Great Barracuda
Cobia
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Black Grouper
Black Grouper

Real catches by this captain

  • Had a good time, and caught plenty of fish
    Carlos E.
    Carlos E.
  • Great time! Very knowledgeable! Caught fish!!! Definitely go! You won't regret it!
    Chase M.
    Chase M.
  • Great day on the water!
    Dawn B.
    Dawn B.
  • OUTSTANDING!!
    Louis C.
    Louis C.
  • pretty good trip
    Nicholas J.
    Nicholas J.
  • Great trip!
    Anthony F.
    Anthony F.
  • Successful family fishing trip
    Jennifer A.
    Jennifer A.
  • Trips keep getting Better and Better
    Ross H.
    Ross H.
  • Good vibes and tight lines!
    Ross M.
    Ross M.
  • great captain!
    Robert H.
    Robert H.

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
28 ft
Year built
1998
Restored in
2017
Boat manufacturer
Bluewater
Boat type
Center console
Engine model
Suzuki
Powered by
1 x 350HP

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing
Flats Fishing
Backcountry Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

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

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
Modified toilet
Fighting chair
GPS
Fishfinder
Snorkeling equipment
Inform capt. prior to trip if want to use, 4 people
Live bait well
Outriggers
Tuna tubes
Spearfishing equipment
Ice box
Cooler for your snacks and drinks
Radar
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Custom made X Generation & Shimano
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Free of charge
Drinks
1 case of water provided
First mate
Used when more than 4 anglers. Custom to tip 20%
Fishing license
I clean fish for my customers yes!

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
Live kids !
You keep catch
Crew keeps catch
Catch and release allowed

How you can pay

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

 PayPal

 Bank transfer

What’s biting in West Palm Beach right now

AmberjackAmberjack
Barracuda (Great)Barracuda (Great)
CobiaCobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Grouper (Black)Grouper (Black)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)King Mackerel (Kingfish)
SailfishSailfish
Snapper (Mangrove)Snapper (Mangrove)
Snapper (Mutton)Snapper (Mutton)
Snapper (Yellowtail)Snapper (Yellowtail)
Tuna (Blackfin)Tuna (Blackfin)
WahooWahoo

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