Flat Bottom Fishing Charters 

4.8/5 (110 reviews)
 
State licensed
 Seabreeze Boulevard 651, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316, United States

Flat Bottom Fishing Charters 

Up to 3 miles
Fort Lauderdale, FL, United States
18 ft
4
4.8/5 (110 reviews)

Welcome to Flat Bottom Fishing Charters, where big fish are always in season.

If you are in the Fort Lauderdale area and are looking for the fight of a lifetime look no further! We will be targeting GIANT Tarpon and Snook on relatively light tackle, hooking into fish in the 100lb+ range. These big Tarpon put on quite a show, jumping 6+ feet out of the water, pulling a TON of drag, breaking a lot of gear and a lot of hearts. But if you have the determination and with a little bit of luck you just might land the fish of a lifetime. Come out and test your skills against the most prized inshore fish in the world, The Silver King, Tarpon!

Captain Dennis specializes in inshore fishing for large Snook and Tarpon. He offers half-day charters for up to 4 anglers and will also supply all necessary bait and tackle. Sticking mainly to calm inshore protected waters, there's no need to worry about getting seasick on his boat.

Family and kid-friendly, they cater to all experience levels, from the avid angler to the first-time fisherman. Times are flexible, so send the captain a message and let him know if there is a time that works better for you.

Fishing licenses are included.

Book your trip now and hit the water with Flat Bottom Fishing Charters.

Welcome to Flat Bottom Fishing Charters, where big fish are always in season.

If you are in the Fort Lauderdale area and are looking for the fight of a lifetime look no further! We will be targeting GIANT Tarpon and Snook on relatively light tackle, hooking into fish in the 100lb+ range. These big Tarpon put on quite a show, jumping 6+ feet out of the water, pulling a TON of drag, breaking a lot of gear and a lot of hearts. But if you have the determination and with a little bit of luck you just might land the fish of a lifetime. Come out and test your skills against the most prized inshore fish in the world, The Silver King, Tarpon!

Captain Dennis specializes in inshore fishing for large Snook and Tarpon. He offers half-day charters for up to 4 anglers and will also supply all necessary bait and tackle. Sticking mainly to calm inshore protected waters, there's no need to worry about getting seasick on his boat.

Family and kid-friendly, they cater to all experience levels, from the avid angler to the first-time fisherman. Times are flexible, so send the captain a message and let him know if there is a time that works better for you.

Fishing licenses are included.

Book your trip now and hit the water with Flat Bottom Fishing Charters.

Dennis Crowley
Captain
Dennis Crowley
10 years of experience
ID & credentials verified
responds within an hour

Trip availability and prices

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5 Hour Snook & Tarpon
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
5 hour trip multiple starting times (8:00 AM, 9:00 AM, 10:00 AM)
Snook
Tarpon
US $750
Entire boat: up to 4 people
5 Hr – Night Time Tarpon & Snook
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
5 hour trip multiple starting times (4:00 PM, 5:00 PM, 6:00 PM)
Snook
Tarpon
US $750
Entire boat: up to 4 people
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Rating

4.8
110 reviews
4.8
Boat & equipment
4.9
Captain & crew
4.8
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (60)

What anglers say

92%
Great experience
93%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
97%
Good boat
95%
Recommended
91%
Caught fish

All reviews (110)

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Mark Kallaway
Mark Kallaway
Repeat angler
us
Michigan, US
Member since 2026
2 trips
5.0
Verified
AMAZING
5 Hour Snook & Tarpon - 9:00 AM on April 18, 20262 adults

We had a great time with Dennis at Flat Bottom Charters. The guy flat out works hard. You can tell he genuinely cares about putting you on fish and making sure you have a good day. He’s constantly adjusting, moving spots, trying different approaches — whatever it takes. There’s no “just going through the motions” with him. He’s locked in the whole time and wants you to succeed. On top of that, he’s just an easy guy to be around. Laid back, patient, and focused on making sure everyone’s enjoying themselves. If you want someone who’s going to put in the effort and give you a real shot at a successful day, Dennis is definitely worth booking. I’d go out with him again without hesitation.

Dennis Crowley
Response from Captain

thanks for the awesome review man puttin this one on the fridge hope to fish w you guys again soon

Patrick Babcock
Patrick Babcock
us
Maine, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
My son caught an 80 pound Tarpon! It was EPIC!!!
5 Hr – Night Time Tarpon & Snook - 4:00 PM on February 20, 20264 adults

It was my 14-year-old son’s desire to take a trip to Florida for his February school break and charter boat to fish for Tarpon. He located Dennis who runs Flat Bottom Fishing Charters and we set up for a night time trip. Not only did we get Rite on the Phish and my son experienced a 45 minute fight with an 80 pound tarpon, but the way Dennis handled the entire experience was not just extremely professional, but also mind blowing fun! We had an absolute blast, and if anyone is thinking about charting a boat in the Fort Lauderdale area, I would recommend you jump on board with Dennis 10 times out of 10! I promise you, you will not be disappointed. Thank you, Dennis! Next time we are in the area, we will certainly jump on board again.

Reported catch:
Tarpon
Stedman Brown
Stedman Brown
Repeat angler
us
North Carolina, US
Member since 2022
6 trips
5.0
Verified
Monster Tarpon!!
5 Hr – Night Time Tarpon & Snook - 4:00 PM on December 31, 20252 adults

This was the first time my son or I have been fishing for Tarpon. Its definitely a different experience than any other type of fishing. These are huge, hard-fighting, intelligent fish and if you have never fished them, you definitely someone skilled and knowledgeable like Capt Dennis to coach you through the process. With his help my son landed a huge 150lbs tarpon that fought for just shy of an hour. Heck of a fight, heck of a fish! It was good to see the love that Dennis has for these magnificent creatures and the care he took to ensure the fish was released unharmed. This was an experience my son and I will remember the rest of our lives!! Highly recommend!

Reported catch:
Tarpon
Dennis Crowley
Response from Captain

thanks for the great review man hope to fish w you guys again!!

Jonah H
Jonah H
Repeat angler
us
California, US
Member since 2021
2 trips
5.0
Verified
Big Tarpon!
5 Hr – Night Time Tarpon & Snook - 6:00 PM on April 9, 20262 adults

Captain Dennis was great we started on some smaller fish like snapper and blue runner, once the sun went down we got on some big tarpon! No shortage of finding the fish and he had was excited to find the fish and he was able to tell me little brother exactly how to use the rod and how to retrive. Very knowledgeable and I highly suggest.

Reported catch:
Tarpon
Jamie Shields
Jamie Shields
us
California, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Giant Tarpon
5 Hr – Night Time Tarpon & Snook on February 27, 20262 adults

Wow, what a trip. Never imagined I would hook into 3 100+ lb tarpon. the big girl that broke us off looked to be 150+ pound. These fish are awesome and Dennis will not only put you on them but teach you all the tips and tricks on how to fight these fish to put them in the boat. We will book with Dennis every time we come to Florida.

Dennis Crowley
Response from Captain

thank you so much!

FAQs about Flat Bottom Fishing Charters

Flat Bottom Fishing Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $750 per group - 5 Hour Snook & Tarpon (5 hours)
  • US $750 per group - 5 Hour Snook & Tarpon - 10:00 AM (5 hours)
  • US $750 per group - 5 Hour Snook & Tarpon - 9:00 AM (5 hours)
  • US $750 per group - 5 Hr – Night Time Tarpon & Snook (5 hours)
  • US $750 per group - 5 Hr – Night Time Tarpon & Snook - 4:00 PM (5 hours)
  • US $750 per group - 5 Hr – Night Time Tarpon & Snook - 6:00 PM (5 hours)
When you book a trip with Flat Bottom Fishing Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live bait well
  • Wireless trolling motor
  • Ice box
Trips booked with Flat Bottom Fishing Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait (Live bait is always included in the price. I use mullet, shrimp, crab and pilchards.)
  • Lures
  • Drinks (Bottled water on board always complimentary. )
  • Fishing license (Fishing licenses are included in the trip price! )
Flat Bottom Fishing Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • River fishing (New River )
  • Inshore fishing
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Flats fishing
  • Backcountry fishing
Flat Bottom Fishing Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Heavy tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Drift fishing
Top targeted fish species with Flat Bottom Fishing Charters include:
  • Snook
  • Tarpon

Your captain

Dennis Crowley
Dennis Crowley
Dennis Crowley

Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States

17 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
110 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since October 2022
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.

Captain Dennis Crowley is an expert on inshore fishing charters targeting giant Tarpon and Snook in Ft. Lauderdale. With a vast knowledge of these waters, he knows exactly how to put his clients on the fish. Customers often praise his ability to land monster fish during action-packed trips. Are you ready for the thrill? Join Captain Dennis for an exciting adventure you'll want to tell your friends about!

17 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
110 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since October 2022
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.

Captain Dennis Crowley is an expert on inshore fishing charters targeting giant Tarpon and Snook in Ft. Lauderdale. With a vast knowledge of these waters, he knows exactly how to put his clients on the fish. Customers often praise his ability to land monster fish during action-packed trips. Are you ready for the thrill? Join Captain Dennis for an exciting adventure you'll want to tell your friends about!

The fish you can target

Snook
Snook
Tarpon
Tarpon
Snook
Snook
Tarpon
Tarpon

Real catches by this captain

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What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Skiffs and flats boats
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
18 ft
Year built
2008
Boat manufacturer
Carolina Skiff
Boat type
Skiff
Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
1 x 90HP
Max cruising speed
20 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

River Fishing
New River
Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Flats Fishing
Backcountry Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Popping
Drift Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
Live bait well
Wireless trolling motor
Ice box
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
Live bait is always included in the price. I use mullet, shrimp, crab and pilchards.
Lures
Drinks
Bottled water on board always complimentary.
Fishing license
Fishing licenses are included in the trip price!

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.

More details

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included

Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.

Child friendly
This is definitely a family friendly trip! Bring the kids along and watch them learn as we catch a variety of different species!
Catch and release allowed

How you can pay

Book with 50% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 50% 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

SnookSnook
TarponTarpon

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