Top Shot Sportfishing 

4.9/5 (24 reviews)
 
State licensed
 801 Seabreeze Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316, United States

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

30 years of experience
 ID & credentials verified
 responds within an hour

Most popular features:

 Fishing License
 Live Bait
 You Keep Catch
 Catch cleaning & filleting
 Toilet
 Child Friendly
 Air Conditioning
 Ice Box
 Rods, reels & tackle
 Fighting Chair

Trip availability and prices

Trip Date:
Days:
Group Size:
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Half Day Trip (AM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:30 AM
Price for up to 6 people
US $875 
Half Day Trip (PM)

 In demand! Last booked: 1 day ago

FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
Price for up to 6 people
US $875 
3/4 Day Trip (AM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
Price for up to 6 people
US $1,275 
There are 2 people looking at this charter.

Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.9/5
out of 5 stars from 24 reviews
Boat
4.9/5
Crew
4.9/5
Experience
4.9/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (23)

Fun 6 hr
Snapping Good Time
Snapping Good Time
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Angler rating

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Anglers claimed

Good experience

94%

Appropriate for children

93%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

100%

Caught fish

90%

Showing 1 - 5 of 24 reviews
Jennifer W.
Jennifer W.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Snapping Good Time

VERIFIED

Half Day Trip (AM) on July 28, 2024

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 !

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 !  

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 Jennifer W. recommends Top Shot Sportfishing

Nathaniel C.
Nathaniel C.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Great experience

VERIFIED

Half Day Trip (AM) on March 26, 2025

Tom & Kyle took my family & I out on the “Happy Day Today” boat. It was a beautiful, clean, well maintained boat with plenty of space to lounge! They took great care of us and went above and beyond to make sure every single one of us were enjoying ourselves! Highly recommend!!!

Tom & Kyle took my family & I out on the “Happy Day Today” boat. It was a beautiful, clean, well maintained boat with plenty of space to lounge! They took great care of us and went above and beyond to make sure every single one of us were enjoying ourselves! Highly recommend!!!  

 Nathaniel C. recommends Top Shot Sportfishing
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John S.
John S.
4.7/5

Experience:

4.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Fun 6 hr

VERIFIED

3/4 Day Trip (AM) on August 31, 2024

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

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  

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 John S. recommends Top Shot Sportfishing

Vasilios A.
Vasilios A.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Great morning with the Captain and Mate

VERIFIED

3/4 Day Trip (AM) on September 4, 2024

 

 Vasilios A. recommends Top Shot Sportfishing

Jamie J.
Jamie J.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Fishing with Dave

VERIFIED

Half Day Trip (AM) on May 21, 2024

 

 Jamie J. recommends Top Shot Sportfishing

FAQs about Top Shot Sportfishing

What are the trip rates for 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)
Which amenities are available onboard with Top Shot Sportfishing?

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
What's included in the trip price with Top Shot Sportfishing?

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)
What types of fishing does Top Shot Sportfishing offer?

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)
What fishing techniques does Top Shot Sportfishing offer?

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)
Which fish species can I catch with Top Shot Sportfishing?

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

Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States

ID & license verified
24 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.

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

What is the boat like?

Boat Image
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

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

Which fishing techniques you can try

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

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.

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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