Looking for an exciting day on the water as you look for a chance to hook your next trophy? If the answer is a resounding yes, then Soflo Sportfishing has a lot to offer you. Let local Captain Dave Allen show you what Fort Lauderdale fishing is all about, and you’ll probably be back year after year.

Come aboard his 35’ Bertram sport fisher, that is fully-equipped to take up to 6 people to new fishing horizons. With its twin 250 HP Cummins engines, the vessel is stable, fast on the waves, and can take you to offshore fishing grounds in about 30 minutes.

You’ll find all the comforts of home on this spacious boat, including a small kitchen, a seating area with air-conditioning, and a private toilet. There’s an icebox for your catch and a refrigerator where you can put your food and drinks.

Fishing-wise, Capt. Dave takes great pride in providing everything you could possibly need, including top-line rods and reels, cut bait, and an assortment of lures. If you want to use live bait, it can be purchased on the way out or caught with the captain. The boat sports a flybridge and outriggers, so you’re covered on all fronts.

When it comes to your prey, there’s a wide array of species you can hook, and your guide is happy to customize the trip to your fishing ambitions. Whether it’s majestic Sailfish, tough-fighting Wahoo or delicious Mahi Mahi and Tuna you’re after, Capt. Dave can make it happen. If you prefer bottom fishing, then Grouper, Snapper, and Amberjack are all in the cards.

The first mate, David, will be with you on the trip to help out with everything you need. He and the captain will even clean and fillet the catch for you after the trip. For his good work, a 15–20% tip is a great way to show your gratitude.

Kids of all ages are welcome to join you on the trip, there will be life jackets for everyone on board. Feel free to bring food and drinks to keep your strength, and leave everything else in the capable hands of Capt. Dave and Soflo Sportfishing!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Shared trip
    Half Day Trip – Shared
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:30 AM
    $500
    A 4-hour shared trip.
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:30 AM
    $700
    This 4-hour excursion is an excellent choice for anglers who like to have an early start and catch some fish before noon. These plentiful waters are teeming with an array of fish that are both fun to catch and tasty. Mutton and Mangrove Snapper, Groupers, Mackerel, and Jack Crevalle are all ready to gulp down your bait. Pack some snacks and drinks to keep you energized.
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip (PM)
    In demand! Last booked: 1 day ago
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 12:30 PM
    $700
    Meet up with Capt. Dave in the early afternoon and set your sights on a variety of species in the abundant Fort Lauderdale waters. Anything from Jack Crevalle and Barracuda to King Mackerel and Snappers is on the menu. Don't forget your drinks and snacks and have some cash on you for tips as you see fit.
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip
    In demand! Last booked: 6 days ago
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:30 AM
    $1,000
    This is a great middle-ground trip for everyone who wants a bit more time on the water. Capt. Dave will tailor the trip to your preferences, so you can do some offshore fishing for Sailfish, Mahi Mahi, and Tuna, or opt-in for some bottom fishing and chase Groupers and Snappers. All you you need to bring is food and drinks, and some money for tips.
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    $1,350
    A full day trip will give you enough time to explore multiple fishing spots, switch between techniques, target multiple species, and experience the full extent of this amazing fishery. Depending on what you want to focus on the most, you can fish offshore for Sailfish, Mahi Mahi, and Tuna, or you can go bottom fishing for Grouper and Snapper to reel in some tasty table fare. Just bring your food and drinks for the day as well as some cash for the tip.
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FAQs about Soflo Sportfishing

Soflo Sportfishing offers the following trips to customers:
  • $250 per person - Half Day Trip – Shared (4 hours)
  • $700 per group - 4 Hour Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • $700 per group - 4 Hour Trip (PM) (4 hours)
  • $1,000 per group - 6 Hour Trip (6 hours)
  • $1,350 per group - Full Day Trip (8 hours)

When you book a trip with Soflo Sportfishing, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet Private
  • Air Conditioning
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Bed
  • Flybridge
  • Live Bait Well
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
  • Outriggers
  • Ice Box
  • Radar

Trips booked with Soflo Sportfishing include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • First Mate
  • Fishing License

Soflo Sportfishing offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing
  • Reef Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing

Soflo Sportfishing offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Kite Fishing
  • Deep Sea Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Soflo Sportfishing include:
  • Amberjack
  • Barracuda (Great)
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Grouper (Black)
  • Grouper (Gag)
  • Grouper (Goliath)
  • Jack Crevalle
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Sailfish
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Snapper (Mutton)
  • Wahoo

About the Captain

Dave Allen
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States
10 Fishing Reports
ID & License verified
147 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since October 2019
Angler's Choice
The Angler's Choice Award is given to listings that consistently deliver a high-quality service and earn great reviews from customers.
If you're looking for a local guide that spent most of his life fishing, Captain Dave Allen is your guy! He was born and raised in Fort Lauderdale and the area's waters are his playground.

About this listing

Targeted species

Amberjack Amberjack
Barracuda (Great) Great Barracuda
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi) Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Grouper (Black) Black Grouper

Boat specs

Bertram (Saltwater fishing) originally built in 1977, and restored in 2010. Powered by 2 250HP Cummins engines, with a maximum cruising speed of 20 knots.

Length
35 ft
Capacity
6 persons

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing

Fishing techniques

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

Amenities

Toilet
Private
Air Conditioning
GPS
Fishfinder
Bed
Flybridge

Trip includes

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

Cancellation policy

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.

Listing policies

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
All ages welcome, life jackets provided
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
Checks
Bank Transfer
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 4% charge will apply.

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Recent Fishing Reports

Great fishing going on in South Florida
Great fishing going on in South Florida
May 30, 2023
The fishing has been great on the reef lots of action and the offshore bite smaller mahi staring to show up with a few keepers. If your looking to catch fish and have some good laughs you picked the right boat!!!
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Great fishing going on in South Florida
Great fishing going on in South Florida
May 30, 2023
The fishing has been great on the reef lots of action and the offshore bite smaller mahi staring to show up with a few keepers. If your looking to catch fish and have some good laughs you picked the right boat!!!
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Customer reviews

Rating Summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 147 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (154)
Awesome time!!!
Awesome time!!!
Awesome time!!!
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Angler Rating
133
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Anglers Claimed
Good experience
95%
Friendly captain
99%
Recommend this charter
99%
Appropriate for children
90%
Satisfied with the boat
98%
Catch intended fish
74%
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Lauren S.
Miami, Florida
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Half Day with Captain Dave

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (PM) on April 5, 2023
We had a great day out on the water with Captain Dave.  The fish were around but didn’t want to get in the boat. That’s...
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Andy W.
Green Bay, WI
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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6 hour trip with Dave & Jeff

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip on September 20, 2022
It was a slow day catching (confirmed by other fishermen when we landed). Several reports of nobody catching fish today. Dave...
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TIM R.
Miami, Florida
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great afternoon on the water!!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (PM) on December 30, 2022
Would definitely recommend these guys. After a tough few days with not a lot of fish because of the big storm that has just...
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Craig R.
Jacksonville, FL
Excellent
4.3 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

First time with Soflo 6 HRS of various fishing

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip on March 11, 2023
Soflo Fishing Capt Dave and 1st Mate Andrew were very well synchronized and communicated professionally and respectfully. ...
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Mark V. C.
Miami, Florida
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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March fishing trip

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip on March 30, 2023
Great time. Captain Dave and deck mate Dave did an awesome job of getting us on the sail fish. My son is still smiling over...
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