When you hear the call of the ocean in Fort Lauderdale Florida, there’s no better way to go than with Top Shot Sportfishing. This wheelchair accessible charter offers trips that cater to everyone, from hardcore anglers to families who simply want to have a relaxing time on the water. The crew is the second generation of fishermen, and with Captain Dave Zsak, you’ll have an amazing experience.

Come aboard ’’Happy Day Today’’ which is a Hatteras S/F (offshore sport fishing) model from 1980, restored in 2000. The boat is 46ft long and can take 6 guests per trip. Along with 2 Detroit Diesel 871 IT engines, the vessel holds additional amenities. You can lounge on the flybridge, and tackle your trophy from a fighting chair. There’s fishfinding equipment, and downriggers and outriggers, and much more!

The charter gives you the opportunity to try out diverse fishing techniques. In their inshore trips, you can visite reef locations and have a go with fun kite fishing. Offshore trips go up to 10 miles from shore and include wreck spots. You can hone your skills with heavy and light tackle and bottom and deep sea fishing, and of course, trolling. Species you may catch are Wahoo, Mahi Mahi, Sharks, and Swordfish, to name a few.

The list of onboard amenities will make your fishing adventure highly comfortable. There are a toilet and a bed, along with TV and airconditioning. The crew includes a first mate and they will help you filet your catch in the onboard kitchen with a fridge. Children all ages are welcome and please note that the boat is wheelchair accessible. Fishing license and fishing gear are covered by the charter.

Experience a grand fishing adventure with comfort and style. Book Top Shot Sportfishing trip and become a hot-shot of the sea.



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:30 AM
    US $875
    This is a 4 hour trip for people who like to have the remainder of the day after their fishing session. Visit inshore reef locations for some kite fishing, or try your luck in offshore area with Wahoo and Mahi Mahi.
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    US $875
    This 4 hour trip is perfect for people who like to be active later during the day. Visit reefs in the inshore destinations, or try some bottom fishing at the wrecks. If setting out to offshore you can try your luck with Wahoo and Mahi Mahi.
  • Private trip
    3/4 Day Trip (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $1,275
    This is a 6 hour trip for people who like to have the remainder of the day after their fishing session. Visit inshore reef locations for some kite fishing, or try your luck in offshore area with Wahoo and Mahi Mahi.
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FAQs about Top Shot Sportfishing

Top Shot Sportfishing offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $875 per group - Half Day Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $875 per group - Half Day Trip (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $1,275 per group - 3/4 Day Trip (AM) (6 hours)

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

Trips booked with Top Shot Sportfishing include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle (All tackle included)
  • Live Bait (We catch live bait or can purchase live bait)
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (We filet your catch)
  • First Mate
  • Fishing License (Boat provides all fishing licensing)

Top Shot Sportfishing offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing (Reef, trolling, kite, live and dead)
  • Offshore Fishing (Up to 10 miles targeting Mahi Mahi and Wahoo)
  • Reef Fishing (Bottom, wreck, live bait, trolling and kite fishin)
  • Wreck Fishing (Live/dead from 100' wrecks to 400’ ship wrecks)

Top Shot Sportfishing offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle (Light tackle for Mahi Mahi, Sailfish, Barracuda)
  • Heavy Tackle (Penn 8/0 and Shimmano 8/0 for Swordfish and Shark)
  • Bottom Fishing (Grouper, Amberjack and Snapper)
  • Trolling (Inshore reef and offshore trolling out to 1,000')
  • Spinning (Light spinner casting)
  • Kite Fishing (Live bait kite fishing in 100' out to 300')
  • Deep Sea Fishing (Offshore trolling and kite for Mahi Mahi and Wahoo)

Top targeted fish species with Top Shot Sportfishing include:
  • Amberjack
  • Barracuda (Great)
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Grouper (Gag)
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Sailfish
  • Shark (Hammerhead)
  • Snapper (Red)
  • Swordfish
  • Tuna (Blackfin)
  • Wahoo
  • Yellowtail Amberjack

Meet the Captain

Dave Zsak
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States
ID & license verified
19 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since August 2020
Captain Dave Zsak is the second generation of fisherman, and he grew up into the fishing charter business. With tons of experience and tips to share he will make your outing onto the ocean worth while.

About this listing

Targeted species

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

Boat specs

Hatteras S/F (Sportfishing) originally built in 1990, and restored in 2018. Powered by 2 700HP Detroit Diesel 892 Turbos engines, with a maximum cruising speed of 20 knots.

Length
52 ft
Capacity
6 persons

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing
Reef, trolling, kite, live and dead
Offshore Fishing
Up to 10 miles targeting Mahi Mahi and Wahoo
Reef Fishing
Bottom, wreck, live bait, trolling and kite fishin
Wreck Fishing
Live/dead from 100' wrecks to 400’ ship wrecks

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Light tackle for Mahi Mahi, Sailfish, Barracuda
Heavy Tackle
Penn 8/0 and Shimmano 8/0 for Swordfish and Shark
Bottom Fishing
Grouper, Amberjack and Snapper
Trolling
Inshore reef and offshore trolling out to 1,000'
Spinning
Light spinner casting
Kite Fishing
Live bait kite fishing in 100' out to 300'
Deep Sea Fishing
Offshore trolling and kite for Mahi Mahi and Wahoo

Amenities

Toilet
Air Conditioning
Fighting Chair
GPS
Fishfinder
Bed

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
All tackle included
Live Bait
We catch live bait or can purchase live bait
Catch cleaning & filleting
We filet your catch
First Mate
Fishing License
Boat provides all fishing licensing

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
Any age welcome
You Keep Catch
Will filet your catch
Catch and Release Allowed
Release Sailfish and Sharks
Disabled Accessible

Payment

Book with 15% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 15% 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
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3.5% charge will apply.

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 19 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (20)
Hard Working
Hard Working
Hard Working
+17
Angler rating
17
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0
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
92%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
100%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
88%
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Robert M.
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   NEW  3/4 Day Trip (AM) on March 11, 2024
What a trip! Tuna , barracuda, and mackerell!  Very accommodating and educational. Been fishing many times and this was one...
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Rich E.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Happy day today charter

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip (AM) on October 29, 2023
Double sailfish hookup, 45 minutes of amazing actions, caught and released both! Captain Tom and Kyle worked like a well oiled...
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Peter M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Hard Working

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip (AM) on February 5, 2024
Caught several tunies and hooked an almost 4 foot barracuda and got him in the boat. Sometimes you got to wana a.
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Matt S.
Stilwell, OK
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great time!!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on June 7, 2023
We had a great time and caught some fish. It can be difficult to find outdoor activities that are accessible for my disabled...
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Jeff F.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Dave

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on February 2, 2024
Best charter in the area
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