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.



Trip availability and prices

  • Private trip
    5 Hour Morning Snook & Tarpon
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $600
    A 5-hour trip. Just the perfect amount of time to get out there and hopefully land a trophy.
    Types of fishing
    River Fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Flats Fishing
    Backcountry Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Bottom Fishing
    Light Tackle
    Jigging
    Heavy Tackle
    Trolling
    Spinning
    Drift Fishing
    Targeted fish
    Snook
    Snook
    Tarpon
    Tarpon
  • Private trip
    5 Hour Morning Snook & Tarpon
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 9:00 AM
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $600
    A 5-hour trip. Just the perfect amount of time to get out there and hopefully land a trophy.
    Types of fishing
    River Fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Flats Fishing
    Backcountry Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Bottom Fishing
    Light Tackle
    Jigging
    Heavy Tackle
    Trolling
    Spinning
    Drift Fishing
    Targeted fish
    Snook
    Snook
    Tarpon
    Tarpon
  • Private trip
    5 Hour Morning Snook & Tarpon
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 10:00 AM
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $600
    A 5-hour trip. Just the perfect amount of time to get out there and hopefully land a trophy.
    Types of fishing
    River Fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Flats Fishing
    Backcountry Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Bottom Fishing
    Light Tackle
    Jigging
    Heavy Tackle
    Trolling
    Spinning
    Drift Fishing
    Targeted fish
    Snook
    Snook
    Tarpon
    Tarpon
  • Private trip
    5 Hr –Night Time Tarpon & Snook 4pm
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 4:00 PM
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $600
    Our most popular trip! Tarpon and Snook primarily feed at night. This 5-hour trip offers just the perfect amount of time to get out there and land a trophy.
    Types of fishing
    River Fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Flats Fishing
    Backcountry Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Bottom Fishing
    Light Tackle
    Jigging
    Heavy Tackle
    Trolling
    Spinning
    Drift Fishing
    Targeted fish
    Snook
    Snook
    Tarpon
    Tarpon
  • Private trip
    5 Hr –Night Time Tarpon & Snook 5pm
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 5:00 PM
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $600
    Our most popular trip! Tarpon and Snook primarily feed at night. This 5-hour trip offers just the perfect amount of time to get out there and land a trophy.
    Types of fishing
    River Fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Flats Fishing
    Backcountry Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Bottom Fishing
    Light Tackle
    Jigging
    Heavy Tackle
    Trolling
    Spinning
    Drift Fishing
    Targeted fish
    Snook
    Snook
    Tarpon
    Tarpon
  • Private trip
    5 Hr –Night Time Tarpon & Snook 6pm
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 PM
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $600
    Our most popular trip! Tarpon and Snook primarily feed at night. This 5-hour trip offers just the perfect amount of time to get out there and land a trophy.
    Types of fishing
    River Fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Flats Fishing
    Backcountry Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Bottom Fishing
    Light Tackle
    Jigging
    Heavy Tackle
    Trolling
    Spinning
    Drift Fishing
    Targeted fish
    Snook
    Snook
    Tarpon
    Tarpon
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 54 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
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Great Effort by Captain Denis
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Angler rating
49
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
96%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
94%
Appropriate for children
91%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
92%
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Jeff G.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great time fishing

VERIFIED   5 Hr –Night Time Tarpon & Snook 5pm on September 29, 2024
Captain Dennis never stopped working to find us fish. He is very knowledgeable. The boat was filled with bait when we boarded...
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Ben A.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great Fishing Trip

VERIFIED   NEW  5 Hr –Night Time Tarpon & Snook 5pm on November 23, 2024
The captain was very experienced with a great boat and fishing gear. He was as great at teaching us the technique for catching...
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Nolan S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great day

VERIFIED   NEW  5 Hr –Night Time Tarpon & Snook 4pm on December 6, 2024
Caught lots of fish saw an awesome sunset hit up multiple fishing spots caught 2 snook a barracuda and multiple other kinds...
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Paul M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Awsome experience!

VERIFIED   Special 5 hour trip for Paul Moncalieri on July 26, 2024
This trip was my daughter’s first ocean fishing trip and it was perfect! We got into a bunch of fish and my daughter and...
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Chance M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
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Boat
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Crew
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CPT DENNIS #LEGENDARY

VERIFIED   5 Hr –Night Time Tarpon & Snook 5pm on May 9, 2024
Just an amazing experience from start to finish. Dennis takes great care of his equipment, boat, rod reals, ect. Everything...
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FAQs about Flat Bottom Fishing Charters

Flat Bottom Fishing Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $600 per group - 5 Hour Morning Snook & Tarpon (5 hours)
  • US $600 per group - 5 Hour Morning Snook & Tarpon (5 hours)
  • US $600 per group - 5 Hour Morning Snook & Tarpon (5 hours)
  • US $600 per group - 5 Hr –Night Time Tarpon & Snook 4pm (5 hours)
  • US $600 per group - 5 Hr –Night Time Tarpon & Snook 5pm (5 hours)
  • US $600 per group - 5 Hr –Night Time Tarpon & Snook 6pm (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
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States
14 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
54 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since October 2022
Angler's Choice
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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

What the boat is like

Boat Image
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

Which types of fishing are offered

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.

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 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
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3.5% charge will apply.

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