Happy Snapper Sportfishing
5.0/5 (60 reviews)
State licensed
2705 North Riverside Drive, Pompano Beach, FL 33062, United States–
Happy Snapper Sportfishing
State licensed
5.0/5 (60 reviews)
2705 North Riverside Drive
Pompano Beach, FL, United States
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Happy Snapper Sportfishing will take you to an unforgettable adventure on the east coast of Florida. Join Captain Harold and explore what offshore waters have to offer.
The trips are available year round and you can join regardless of your fishing experience. Even as a novice, you can go after the biggest fish out there - the only difference is that you'll have more assistance by the captain than an experienced angler.
All aboard the magnificent 48' Viking Sportfish boat. This vessel has more than enough room for 6 anglers to join. She's been fully refurbished in 2020, has the latest navigational electronics and safety equipment. The comfort of this boat goes beyond what you would usually expect from a fishing boat - there's an enclosed cabin with AC, a private bathroom, a fully functional kitchen, and she's wheelchair accessible.
Visit offshore reefs and wrecks, searching for Mahi Mahi, Sailfish, Tuna, Barracuda, Kingfish, and other big game fish. If you feel that catching them is too easy or too hard, you can always change the technique and adjust it to your skill.
There's hardly anything you need to do to prepare, since the crew takes care of everything. Your fishing equipment, license, catch cleaning, snacks, and drinks are fully covered. Just bring some sunglasses and sunscreen, and you're ready to go.
Fish with Happy Snapper Sportfishing and see what offshore fishing is all about!
Popular features
Fishing license
You keep catch
Catch cleaning & filleting
Drinks
Toilet
Popular features
Fishing license
You keep catch
Catch cleaning & filleting
Drinks
Toilet
Rating
5.0
60 reviews
5
56
4
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2
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1
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5.0
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
5.0
Fishing Experience
Anglers' gallery (66)
+60
What anglers say
100%
Great experience
100%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
93%
Recommended
98%
Caught fish
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Jennifer Long
North Carolina, US
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Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Amazing 8 hour trip
Full Day Trip on April 6, 2026 • 6 adults
Had a group of 5 including 2 dads and 3 kids (ages 14, 14, and 13). Mix of girls and boys. First time deep sea fishing in Florida. Caught Max number of blackfin tuna within the first few hours of the trip. Did a variety of live and artificial bait. Captain and first mate afe incredibly knowledgeable and skilled, not to mention easy to talk to for an 8 hour adventure. Absolutely recommend and will be contacting Captain John in the future when we are in the area again!
Reported catch:
0
Robert Trest
North Dakota, US
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Member since 2025
5.0
Verified
Unforgettable Day on the Water — Captain Harold and John Made It Perfect for My Daughters
3/4 Day Trip on September 8, 2025 • 4 adults
I booked a 6-hour trip with Captain Harold and First Mate John, and it was an absolute highlight for me and my daughters.
Captain Harold went out of his way to make sure my girls had a memorable day on the water. He was patient, professional, and clearly cared about making the experience special for them.
John was top-notch — helpful, friendly, and knowledgeable. He guided my daughters through every step, cheered them on, and made sure they had the best chance to reel in fish. His attitude and energy set the tone for the whole trip.
We caught plenty of fish, but what mattered most was how much fun my daughters had. Watching them light up with every catch is something I’ll never forget.
If you’re looking for a charter that delivers not only fish but unforgettable memories for your family, Happy Snapper Sportfishing is it. I can’t recommend Captain Harold and John enough.
Reported catch:
Response from Captain
September 11, 2025
thank you Robert
captain Harold
1
Miya Lee
Massachusetts, US
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Member since 2025
5.0
Verified
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ An Unforgettable Fishing Experience!
3 hour fishing trip . 6 people max on July 7, 2025 • 2 adults • 2 children
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
An Unforgettable Fishing Experience!
We had an incredible day out on the water with Captain Harold and John! From start to finish, everything was smooth, professional, and so much fun. Not only did we catch mahi-mahi, king mackerel, and wahoo, but the crew went above and beyond to make sure we were comfortable and had the best chance at landing some serious fish.
Captain Harold’s knowledge of the water and fishing hot spots is unmatched, and John was right there to help with everything we needed. Both were super accommodating and made the entire experience easy and enjoyable for everyone on board.
To top it all off, they cleaned and filleted all of our fish for us at the end, which was the perfect finishing touch. They even recommended a local restaurant that would cook what we catched!!!! And the restaurant cooked it to perfection!!!! We couldn’t have asked for a better trip — highly recommend this charter to anyone looking for a top-tier fishing adventure!
1
Vincent Calabrese
New York, US
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Member since 2025
5.0
Verified
Amazing experience!
2 hr fishing trip on August 6, 2025 • 4 adults
Had a fantastic morning with Captain Harold. He has the first boat closest to the ocean on Pompono Beach, lines were in the water 15 minutes after we left, with our first fish within minutes. Ended up catching a beautiful 30lb wahoo, sailfish (catch and release) and a few others that were fun to pull in. Had great tasting fish (sashimi) for days. His boat is very nice, spacious, and rigged for a great fishing experience. I highly recommend using Captain Harold for your fishing experience. Thanks again!
Reported catch:
1
Curtis Musta
Repeat angler
Pennsylvania, US
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Member since 2021
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3 trips
5.0
Verified
Success
3/4 Day Trip on April 20, 2026 • 2 adults
Captain Moochie and mate John are absolutely beasts. 6 hour trip. Trolled then kite and deep with more trolling at the end. Ricky got the Sail!!! Awesome job from these guys. My permanent go to when in town. Thanks for your expertise and most of all the great time on the water!
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Half Day Trip (Shared)
4 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
US $318
Shared tour: 2 people
US $318
Shared tour: 2 people
2 hr fishing trip
2 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
US $499
Entire boat: up to 6 people
US $499
Entire boat: up to 6 people
3 hour fishing trip . 6 people max
3 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
US $599
Entire boat: up to 6 people
US $599
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Half Day Trip
4 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
US $699
Entire boat: up to 6 people
US $699
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Half Day Trip (PM)
4 hour trip starts at 12:00 PM
US $699
Entire boat: up to 6 people
US $699
Entire boat: up to 6 people
3/4 Day Trip
6 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
US $949
Entire boat: up to 6 people
US $949
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Full Day Trip
8 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
US $1,299
Entire boat: up to 6 people
US $1,299
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Nighttime and Daytime Swordfishing
8 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
US $2,300
Entire boat: up to 6 people
US $2,300
Entire boat: up to 6 people
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Rating
5.0
60 reviews
5
56
4
0
3
0
2
0
1
0
5.0
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
5.0
Fishing Experience
Anglers' gallery (66)
+60
What anglers say
100%
Great experience
100%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
93%
Recommended
98%
Caught fish
All reviews (60)
Filter
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Showing 1 – 5 of 60 reviews
Jennifer Long
North Carolina, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Amazing 8 hour trip
Full Day Trip on April 6, 2026 • 6 adults
Had a group of 5 including 2 dads and 3 kids (ages 14, 14, and 13). Mix of girls and boys. First time deep sea fishing in Florida. Caught Max number of blackfin tuna within the first few hours of the trip. Did a variety of live and artificial bait. Captain and first mate afe incredibly knowledgeable and skilled, not to mention easy to talk to for an 8 hour adventure. Absolutely recommend and will be contacting Captain John in the future when we are in the area again!
Reported catch:
0
Robert Trest
North Dakota, US
Member since 2025
5.0
Verified
Unforgettable Day on the Water — Captain Harold and John Made It Perfect for My Daughters
3/4 Day Trip on September 8, 2025 • 4 adults
I booked a 6-hour trip with Captain Harold and First Mate John, and it was an absolute highlight for me and my daughters.
Captain Harold went out of his way to make sure my girls had a memorable day on the water. He was patient, professional, and clearly cared about making the experience special for them.
John was top-notch — helpful, friendly, and knowledgeable. He guided my daughters through every step, cheered them on, and made sure they had the best chance to reel in fish. His attitude and energy set the tone for the whole trip.
We caught plenty of fish, but what mattered most was how much fun my daughters had. Watching them light up with every catch is something I’ll never forget.
If you’re looking for a charter that delivers not only fish but unforgettable memories for your family, Happy Snapper Sportfishing is it. I can’t recommend Captain Harold and John enough.
Reported catch:
Response from Captain
September 11, 2025
thank you Robert
captain Harold
1
Miya Lee
Massachusetts, US
Member since 2025
5.0
Verified
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ An Unforgettable Fishing Experience!
3 hour fishing trip . 6 people max on July 7, 2025 • 2 adults • 2 children
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
An Unforgettable Fishing Experience!
We had an incredible day out on the water with Captain Harold and John! From start to finish, everything was smooth, professional, and so much fun. Not only did we catch mahi-mahi, king mackerel, and wahoo, but the crew went above and beyond to make sure we were comfortable and had the best chance at landing some serious fish.
Captain Harold’s knowledge of the water and fishing hot spots is unmatched, and John was right there to help with everything we needed. Both were super accommodating and made the entire experience easy and enjoyable for everyone on board.
To top it all off, they cleaned and filleted all of our fish for us at the end, which was the perfect finishing touch. They even recommended a local restaurant that would cook what we catched!!!! And the restaurant cooked it to perfection!!!! We couldn’t have asked for a better trip — highly recommend this charter to anyone looking for a top-tier fishing adventure!
1
Vincent Calabrese
New York, US
Member since 2025
5.0
Verified
Amazing experience!
2 hr fishing trip on August 6, 2025 • 4 adults
Had a fantastic morning with Captain Harold. He has the first boat closest to the ocean on Pompono Beach, lines were in the water 15 minutes after we left, with our first fish within minutes. Ended up catching a beautiful 30lb wahoo, sailfish (catch and release) and a few others that were fun to pull in. Had great tasting fish (sashimi) for days. His boat is very nice, spacious, and rigged for a great fishing experience. I highly recommend using Captain Harold for your fishing experience. Thanks again!
Reported catch:
1
Curtis Musta
Repeat angler
Pennsylvania, US
Member since 2021
3 trips
5.0
Verified
Success
3/4 Day Trip on April 20, 2026 • 2 adults
Captain Moochie and mate John are absolutely beasts. 6 hour trip. Trolled then kite and deep with more trolling at the end. Ricky got the Sail!!! Awesome job from these guys. My permanent go to when in town. Thanks for your expertise and most of all the great time on the water!
0
FAQs about Happy Snapper Sportfishing
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What is the boat like?
Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
48 ft
Year built
1985
Restored in
2020
Boat manufacturer
Viking sportfish
Boat type
Sportfishing
Engine model
Detroit Diesel
Powered by
2 x 710HP
Max cruising speed
30 knots