Top Shot Sportfishing 

4.9
(29 reviews)
 
State licensed
 801 Seabreeze Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316, United States–

Top Shot Sportfishing 

Fort Lauderdale, FL, United States
–
52 ft
6
4.9
(29 reviews)

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.

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.

Dave Zsak
Captain
Dave Zsak
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Half Day Trip (AM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 7:30 AM
US $900
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Half Day Trip (PM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 1:00 PM
US $900
Entire boat: up to 6 people
3/4 Day Trip (AM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
US $1,350
Entire boat: up to 6 people

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4.9
29 reviews
4.9
Boat & equipment
4.9
Captain & crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

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Paul Roder
Paul Roder
Repeat angler
in
India
Member since 2024
2 trips
5.0
Verified
Easter Miracle!
Half Day Trip (AM) on April 5, 2026 • 2 adults • 2 children

Capt. Tom and First Mate Kevin were fantastic! We caught six mahi mahi including a 53 inch bull! Great boat - clean, comfortable and well appointed. Overall, the trip greatly exceeded our expectations!

Reported catch:
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Drew Chambers
Drew Chambers
Repeat angler
us
Georgia, US
Member since 2023
2 trips
5.0
Verified
was a good trip
3/4 Day Trip (AM) on June 21, 2026 • 3 adults

👍🏻👍🏻

Reported catch:
Amberjack
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Julie Strawn
Julie Strawn
us
Michigan, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Good Charter
3/4 Day Trip (AM) on August 29, 2026 • 6 adults

Josh Biggart
Josh Biggart
us
Michigan, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Fishing with Dave
3/4 Day Trip (AM) on June 20, 2026 • 4 adults

Ari Perkins
Ari Perkins
us
New York, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Fishing with Dave
Half Day Trip (PM) on January 25, 2026 • 4 adults

crew worked hard but conditions were tough. would try again

FAQs about Top Shot Sportfishing

Top Shot Sportfishing offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $900 per group - Half Day Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $900 per group - Half Day Trip (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $1,350 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
  • Heavy tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Kite fishing
  • Deep sea fishing
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

Your captain

Dave Zsak
Dave Zsak
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States
ID & license verified
29 Customer reviews
Typical response 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.
Dave Zsak
Dave Zsak
Fully verified
29
reviews
2020
member since
~1h
response
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.

The fish you can target

Amberjack
Amberjack
Great Barracuda
Great Barracuda
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Gag Grouper
Gag Grouper
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Sailfish
Sailfish
Hammerhead Shark
Hammerhead Shark
Red Snapper
Red Snapper
Swordfish
Swordfish
Blackfin Tuna
Blackfin Tuna
Wahoo
Wahoo
Yellowtail Amberjack
Yellowtail Amberjack
Amberjack
Amberjack
Great Barracuda
Great Barracuda
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Gag Grouper
Gag Grouper
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)

Real catches by this captain

  • Young angler proudly holding a large Barracuda on a boat after a successful fishing trip, with additional fish displayed on the deck.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +2
    Great Barracuda
    Josh B.
    Josh B.
  • Angler holding a large Barracuda while fishing on a boat in open waters, showcasing a successful catch.
    Fish 1
    Great Barracuda
    John S.
    John S.
    The four of us had a great time and each of us got to bring in multiple fish. The boat is clean and in great condition. The captain gave us several fish options and locations. The friendly first mate was hard working and enjoyed what he was doing. We have no complaints and would do again
  • Two young anglers proudly displaying a large Red Snapper on a fishing charter, with the boat's interior visible in the background.
    Fish 1
    Red Snapper
    Jennifer W.
    Jennifer W.
    We went out 7/28/24, the crew did a great job having a plan for getting us on fish! We were on a short trip, 4 hours , and we got enough snapper to feed 15!! The crew was fun , knowledgeable , and took time to teach you the 101 of basic fishing ! There were 5 of us and we all had time to bring up the fish! If you are looking to book a trip and you are unsure which boat/crew/team to go with .....I can assure you THIS boat and crew won't let you down !! BOOK IT TODAY AND HAVE FUN !
  • A female angler reeling in a catch while fishing on a boat, showcasing the excitement of deep-sea fishing.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Great Barracuda
    Peter M.
    Peter M.
    Caught several tunies and hooked an almost 4 foot barracuda and got him in the boat. Sometimes you got to wana a. I’ll be back to fish with these guys.
  • Two young anglers display multiple tuna-like fish aboard the Happy Day Today charter boat in Lauderdale.
    Fish 1
    Little Tunny (False Albacore)
    Matt S.
    Matt S.
    We had a great time and caught some fish. It can be difficult to find outdoor activities that are accessible for my disabled son. These guys made sure he was involved and got in on the action. Thank you for a memorable trip!!
  • Two anglers proudly displaying a large King Mackerel while out on the open water, showcasing their successful fishing trip.
    Shannon L.
    Shannon L.
    My son caught a 7ft hammerhead shark & I got a tasty Wahoo! 1st mate did an awesome job with rigging and getting the fish while the Captain Dave handled the boat during some really choppy waves. Definitely recommend booking, if your looking to catch fish!
  • Angler proudly holding a large wahoo at a marina dock, with another crew member and boats in the background.
    Chance  .
    Chance .
    Conditions weren’t the best but Capt Dave and his first mate Dave worked their asses off and we ended the day with 2 barracuda, 2 blackfin, and a 50” wahoo! Very informative guys and the boat was very nice would def recommend!

What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
52 ft
Year built
1990
Restored in
2018
Boat manufacturer
Hatteras S/F
Boat type
Sportfishing
Engine model
Detroit Diesel 892 Turbos
Powered by
2 x 700HP
Max cruising speed
20 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

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

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
Air conditioning
Fighting chair
GPS
Fishfinder
Bed
Flybridge
Live bait well
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Outriggers
Ice box
Radar
What's included in the trip price
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

How cancellations work

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.
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What the listing policies are

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

How you can pay

Book with 10% deposit, pay rest to captain
When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 10% 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.

What’s biting in Fort Lauderdale right now

AmberjackAmberjack
Barracuda (Great)Barracuda (Great)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Grouper (Gag)Grouper (Gag)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)King Mackerel (Kingfish)
SailfishSailfish
Shark (Hammerhead)Shark (Hammerhead)
Snapper (Red)Snapper (Red)
SwordfishSwordfish
Tuna (Blackfin)Tuna (Blackfin)
WahooWahoo

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