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The Program Sportfishing Charters

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4.8 Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent (112)
318 East Ocean Avenue
Lantana FL, United States

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. He is also a private chef – when the fish is cooked on board you know it’s going to be tasty!

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 to go into. 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, Bluefin Tuna, Mahi Mahi, Snapper, Grouper, Barracuda, 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, the fish you catch can be grilled by the captain during the 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 or spearfish and 2 fly fishing rods.

Book a trip with The Program Sportfishing Charters today!

  • Fishing License
  • You Keep Catch
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Drinks
  • Toilet
  • Child Friendly
  • Snorkeling Equipment
  • Ice Box
  • Rods, reels & tackle

Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip – Sportfishing
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    $900
    This day offers the most flexibility to do what you'd like to do! Fish the whole time for Sailfish, Mahi Mahi, Snapper, Grouper, and many more, or snorkel, or cruise around and eat freshly caught fish straight from the grill on board. Just let the captain know before the day what you'd like to do and he'll make it happen! All the fishing gear, licenses, and a case of water are included in the price of the trip. Don't forget to bring along snacks, sunscreen, and to wear deck shoes and a hat.
  • Private trip
    3/4 Day Trip – Sportfishing
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    $700
    You'll have the extra time to target different species throughout the day. You can target Wahoo and Sailfish in the morning, then target Mahi Mahi or go and bottomfish the reef and wrecks for Snapper or Groupers. Let the captain know prior to the trip if you wish to snorkel and he can arrange the equipment. Don't forget to bring along a packed lunch that can go into the captain's cooler. Fishing gear, licenses, and a case of water are included in the price. Wear deck shoes and bring sunscreen.
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip – Inshore (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    $500
    You'll be fishing the inlets and intercoastal for Snook, Tarpon, Jack Crevalle, Snapper, and Barracuda. Let the captain know if you wish to cruise around Boynton during your trip instead. You'll try a variety of techniques. Let the captain know prior to the trip if you wish to fly fish – he has two rods he can bring along. Fishing license, gear, and water are included. Bring along snacks (which can go into the captain's cooler) and wear deck shoes. Sunscreen and a hat are recommended.
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip – Inshore (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    $500
    You'll be using a variety of techniques in the inlets to target Jack Crevalle, Tarpon, Snapper, and Barracuda. All the fishing gear, tackle, and licenses are included in the price of the trip, as well as a case of bottled water. You can bring along other drinks and should bring your own snacks. Wear light layered clothing and deck shoes. Don't forget sunscreen and a sun hat! Let the captain know before the day if you wish to fly fish – he has 2 rods available.
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip – Sportfishing
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 7:30 AM
    $500
    You'll be targeting some top species and you’ll only be 2 miles off the beach! You'll be reeling in the likes of Sailfish, Kingfish, Mahi Mahi, Tuna, Grouper, Snapper, and many more. The captain knows the best spots to go for the most productive day. The fishing gear, licenses, and a case of water are all included in the price. Let the captain know if you wish to snorkel in advance of the trip. Don't forget to bring snacks, sunscreen, a sun hat, and to wear deck shoes.
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About the Captain

Christian Rec
Lantana, Florida, United States
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112 Customer Reviews
Response time 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!

About this listing

Targeted Species

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

Grouper (Black) Black Grouper
King Mackerel (Kingfish) King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Sailfish Sailfish
Snapper (Mangrove) Mangrove Snapper

Snapper (Mutton) Mutton Snapper
Snapper (Yellowtail) Yellowtail Snapper
Tuna (Blackfin) Blackfin Tuna
Wahoo Wahoo

Boat Specs

Bluewater (Center console) originally built in 1998, and restored in 2017. Powered by a 350HP Suzuki engine.

Length
28 ft
Capacity
6 persons

Types of Fishing

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

Fishing Techniques

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

Amenities

Toilet
GPS
Fishfinder
Snorkeling Equipment
Live Bait Well
Outriggers
Tuna Tubes
Spearfishing Equipment
Ice Box
Toilet
GPS
Fishfinder
Snorkeling Equipment
Live Bait Well
Outriggers

Trip Includes

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

Cancellation Policy

Free cancellation up to 7 days prior to trip

Customers can cancel or modify their booking up to 7 days before the trip date free of charge. If the trip is canceled or modified later, or in the event of a no-show, 100% of the deposit will be charged.

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
PayPal
Bank Transfer

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Customer Reviews

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Angler Rating
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Good experience
92%
Friendly captain
97%
Recommend this charter
95%
Appropriate for children
91%
Satisfied with the boat
98%
Catch intended fish
81%
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James M.
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First Trip On The Ocean

VERIFIED   NEW  Full Day Trip – Sportfishing on September 28, 2021
Well for starting a few minutes late I believe the captain made up for it. We trolled out near some wrecks and got a couple...
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Great Trip

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip – Sportfishing on June 14, 2021
Had a great start to the trip catching all the live bait we needed for the day.  Found some great spots to troll for Mahi...
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VERIFIED   NEW  3/4 Day Trip – Sportfishing on October 15, 2021
Captain Chris is absolutely amazing. Been on charters before but nothing like this. Had 3 14 year old teens and Capt never...
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Half day am trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip – Sportfishing on April 29, 2021
Had a great family day memorable for all Christian made us feel at home and comfortable on the rough seas especially kind and...
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Miami, FL
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Full day trip

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip – Sportfishing on May 28, 2021
We had an amazing day of fishing with Captain chris. It was our first offshore trip and we couldn’t have asked for more....
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FAQs about The Program Sportfishing Charters

The Program Sportfishing Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • $500 per group - Half Day Trip – Inshore (AM) (4 hours)
  • $500 per group - Half Day Trip – Inshore (PM) (4 hours)
  • $500 per group - Half Day Trip – Sportfishing (5 hours)
  • $700 per group - 3/4 Day Trip – Sportfishing (6 hours)
  • $900 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
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Snorkeling Equipment (Inform capt. prior to trip if want to use, 4 people)
  • Live Bait Well
  • Outriggers
  • Tuna Tubes
  • Spearfishing Equipment (Inform capt. prior to trip if want to use, 4 people)
  • Ice Box (Cooler for your snacks and drinks)
Trips booked with The Program Sportfishing Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle (Custom made X Generation & Shimano)
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Drinks (1 case of water provided)
  • First Mate (Used when more than 4 anglers. Custom to tip 20%)
  • Fishing License
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
  • Fly Fishing (Inform capt. prior to trip to use 2 fly rods)
  • 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