Don't Panic Sport Fishing - 42' Sportfish 

4.9/5 (147 reviews)
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State licensed
 2901 Northeast 14th Street, Pompano Beach, FL 33062, United States

Don't Panic Sport Fishing - 42' Sportfish 

 
State licensed
4.9/5 (147)
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2901 Northeast 14th Street
Pompano Beach, FL, United States
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Don't Panic Sportfishing of Pompano Beach, FL is your go to offshore sportfishing charter company.  If you're ready to try fishing in the active waters of South Florida, off of Pompano Beach, we've got you covered aboard Don't Panic. Whether you're an experienced angler looking for that next trophy catch or a family with children, Don't Panic Sportfishing will cater to your needs. With Captain Ron at the helm and 1st Mate Damian, you'll benefit from years of knowledge and experience.  Children are welcome, so go ahead and bring the whole family along!  . And you can't go wrong with bringing snacks so that nobody gets cranky on an empty belly!

Your trip begins aboard a 42' Offshore sport fisher that is fully equipped with all top of the line tackle and tournament quality gear and everything you need for a productive day on the water. You'll find tournament rated rods, reels, and tackle, along with lures, waiting for you.  Alcohol is welcome to drink in moderation, but it must be in cans, there is no glass bottles allowed on the boat.

Local species include Wahoo, Great Barracuda, Mahi Mahi, King Mackerel, Blackfin and Skipjack Tuna, Bonita, Sailfish, Bull, Hammerhead and Tiger Sharks, Cobia, Amberjack, the occasional Marlin, Swordfish, and more if you cast your line at the right time of year.  We are agents for Grays Taxidermy and can offer you discounts to have your trophy catch mounted and memories of a lifetime.
A First Mate will be on board to help your trip run smoothly. Mates often work for tips and offering them a 15–20% tip is customary.

The charter boat covers your fishing license for the day, so all you have to do is look forward to your trip! Be mindful that some species may have special rules or limited seasons. If you don't know what to expect, ask Captain Ron.

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Rating

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

Anglers' gallery (275)

Fishing with Ron
Fishing with Ron
Fishing with Ron
Fishing with Ron
blackfin tuna/ mutton snapper
blackfin tuna/ mutton snapper
+269

What anglers say

97%
Great experience
99%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
99%
Good boat
97%
Recommended
93%
Caught fish

All reviews (147)

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Roy Staines
Roy Staines
5.0
Verified
Lifetime Experience
Half Day Sport Fishing (PM) on March 21, 20253 adults
My friend, her14 year old grandson and I had a fabulous time! When we first arrived we met Captain Lucas and his first mate Ynack. They asked us our names and where we came from. After that, we seemed liked old friends. Captain Lucas and Ynack made sure we had a great time. We caught one Mahi and 2 wahoo. When we caught the fish, Lucas and Ynack were just excited about catching the fish as we were. They high fived my friend’s 14 year old grandson and congratulated him. I never saw that boy smile so much. We were a few minutes late due to traffic. I wasn’t expected to go past our designated time but Captain Lucas told us it was his last trip of the day and he would extend our trip for 15 minutes. Since we stayed that extra time we caught both wahoo at that time. This was a lifetime experience for the 3 of us. We are already discussing when can we book another trip with Don’t Panic.
Response from Captain
March 25, 2025
Roy thank you so much for the great review. Captain Lucas definitely is one of the best out here and I am lucky to have him. Looking forward to the next time you are back out with us. Capt. Ron
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Danil Sachenko
Danil Sachenko
5.0
Verified
Getting Salty
5 Hour Sport Fishing (PM) on March 29, 20254 adults
I want to first give a big thank you to the crew: Captain Ron and Lucas for taking us on a fishing trip with my buddies and I. They were funny and always were on the look out. We went out on a rough sea day, but that didn’t matter because we had a lot of action, we were safe all thanks to the crew, and we even caught a sailfish! These guys have a lot of experience and will try their best in every scenario given so that you can have fun and create memories. All of their equipment is in top condition and is perfect to fish with.Thank you so much for the great time on the water.
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Reported catch:
Sailfish
Blackfin Tuna
Great Barracuda
Response from Captain
March 30, 2025
Danil thank you so much for the great review and a pleasure having you all onboard fishing with us and look forward to having you back. Capt. Ron
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Michael Murphy
Michael Murphy
5.0
Verified
Very good day on the water
Shark Fishing 4Hr - AM on December 10, 20253 adults
Captain Ron and his 1st mate Damion where great hosts. The fish where in low supply but they made up for it with a fun day on the water. Good music (capt rob) part time DJ, good conversation and some tall “fish tales”. Fun had by all would definitely recommend and will also be booking again.
Response from Captain
December 11, 2025
Michael, thank you guys for the great review and definitely made lobster bisque out of chop Suey on the water. Looking forward to having you back.
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Samuel Bertrand
Samuel Bertrand
5.0
Verified
hreat familly activity
Half Day Sport Fishing (7AM start) on November 5, 20252 adults2 children
We just had the best fishing day with captain Ron and Lucas. They we're both really friendly, helpfull and professional. We had a great day where everyone had a chance to reel a fish onboard. A total of 8 fishes we're caught within 4 hours. I recommand this charter to anyone, even famillies.
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Reported catch:
Great Barracuda
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Blackfin Tuna
Response from Captain
November 7, 2025
Samuel, thank you so much for the great review and it was such a pleasure to meet you and your family. Looking forward to having you all back next time you come to South Florida.
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Ashlee Zastrocky
Ashlee Zastrocky
5.0
Verified
EPIC DAY SLAYING TUNA!!!
Half Day Sport Fishing (8AM start) on May 4, 20256 adults
Captain Ron and first mate Damien on Don’t Panic know how to find the trophy fish and cater to a perfect day on the water in Pompano Beach. This is the charter you want to book! Don’t be fooled by a substitute for the best. If you are a trophy angler or a first- timer, this is the boat to be on, and the Captain who knows how to get it done!!! Best day on the water ever!!! We will be back to slay more!!! Thanks Captain Ron and first mate Damien. EPIC DAY!!!
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Reported catch:
Blackfin Tuna
Response from Captain
May 5, 2025
Ashlee thank you for the great review and it was my pleasure having you guys out fishing with us. A lot of fun and can’t wait till you come back.
1

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3 Hour Sport Fishing Noon
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US $700
Entire boat: up to 6 people
3 Hour Sport Fishing Late Afternoon
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
3 Hour Trip
starts at 4:00 PM
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US $700
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Half Day Sport Fishing (7AM start)
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4 Hour Trip
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US $800
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Half Day Sport Fishing (8AM start)
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4 Hour Trip
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US $800
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Half Day Sport Fishing (PM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip
starts at 12:00 PM
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Jan 1 - Dec 31
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US $800
Entire boat: up to 6 people
5 Hour Sport Fishing (AM)
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US $1,050
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5 Hour Sport Fishing (PM)
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starts at 12:00 PM
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Jan 1 - Dec 31
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6 Hour Sport Fishing (AM)
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US $1,200
Entire boat: up to 6 people
6 Hour Sport Fishing (PM)
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US $1,200
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8 Hour Sport Fishing (full day)
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US $1,500
Entire boat: up to 6 people
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Rating

4.9
147 reviews
5
137
4
5
3
4
2
0
1
0
4.9
Boat & equipment
4.9
Captain & crew
4.8
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (275)

Fishing with Ron
Fishing with Ron
Fishing with Ron
Fishing with Ron
blackfin tuna/ mutton snapper
blackfin tuna/ mutton snapper
+269

What anglers say

97%
Great experience
99%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
99%
Good boat
97%
Recommended
93%
Caught fish

All reviews (147)

Filter
Showing 15 of 147 reviews
Roy Staines
Roy Staines
5.0
Verified
Lifetime Experience
Half Day Sport Fishing (PM) on March 21, 20253 adults
My friend, her14 year old grandson and I had a fabulous time! When we first arrived we met Captain Lucas and his first mate Ynack. They asked us our names and where we came from. After that, we seemed liked old friends. Captain Lucas and Ynack made sure we had a great time. We caught one Mahi and 2 wahoo. When we caught the fish, Lucas and Ynack were just excited about catching the fish as we were. They high fived my friend’s 14 year old grandson and congratulated him. I never saw that boy smile so much. We were a few minutes late due to traffic. I wasn’t expected to go past our designated time but Captain Lucas told us it was his last trip of the day and he would extend our trip for 15 minutes. Since we stayed that extra time we caught both wahoo at that time. This was a lifetime experience for the 3 of us. We are already discussing when can we book another trip with Don’t Panic.
Response from Captain
March 25, 2025
Roy thank you so much for the great review. Captain Lucas definitely is one of the best out here and I am lucky to have him. Looking forward to the next time you are back out with us. Capt. Ron
2
Danil Sachenko
Danil Sachenko
5.0
Verified
Getting Salty
5 Hour Sport Fishing (PM) on March 29, 20254 adults
I want to first give a big thank you to the crew: Captain Ron and Lucas for taking us on a fishing trip with my buddies and I. They were funny and always were on the look out. We went out on a rough sea day, but that didn’t matter because we had a lot of action, we were safe all thanks to the crew, and we even caught a sailfish! These guys have a lot of experience and will try their best in every scenario given so that you can have fun and create memories. All of their equipment is in top condition and is perfect to fish with.Thank you so much for the great time on the water.
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Reported catch:
Sailfish
Blackfin Tuna
Great Barracuda
Response from Captain
March 30, 2025
Danil thank you so much for the great review and a pleasure having you all onboard fishing with us and look forward to having you back. Capt. Ron
0
Michael Murphy
Michael Murphy
5.0
Verified
Very good day on the water
Shark Fishing 4Hr - AM on December 10, 20253 adults
Captain Ron and his 1st mate Damion where great hosts. The fish where in low supply but they made up for it with a fun day on the water. Good music (capt rob) part time DJ, good conversation and some tall “fish tales”. Fun had by all would definitely recommend and will also be booking again.
Response from Captain
December 11, 2025
Michael, thank you guys for the great review and definitely made lobster bisque out of chop Suey on the water. Looking forward to having you back.
1
Samuel Bertrand
Samuel Bertrand
5.0
Verified
hreat familly activity
Half Day Sport Fishing (7AM start) on November 5, 20252 adults2 children
We just had the best fishing day with captain Ron and Lucas. They we're both really friendly, helpfull and professional. We had a great day where everyone had a chance to reel a fish onboard. A total of 8 fishes we're caught within 4 hours. I recommand this charter to anyone, even famillies.
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Reported catch:
Great Barracuda
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Blackfin Tuna
Response from Captain
November 7, 2025
Samuel, thank you so much for the great review and it was such a pleasure to meet you and your family. Looking forward to having you all back next time you come to South Florida.
0
Ashlee Zastrocky
Ashlee Zastrocky
5.0
Verified
EPIC DAY SLAYING TUNA!!!
Half Day Sport Fishing (8AM start) on May 4, 20256 adults
Captain Ron and first mate Damien on Don’t Panic know how to find the trophy fish and cater to a perfect day on the water in Pompano Beach. This is the charter you want to book! Don’t be fooled by a substitute for the best. If you are a trophy angler or a first- timer, this is the boat to be on, and the Captain who knows how to get it done!!! Best day on the water ever!!! We will be back to slay more!!! Thanks Captain Ron and first mate Damien. EPIC DAY!!!
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Reported catch:
Blackfin Tuna
Response from Captain
May 5, 2025
Ashlee thank you for the great review and it was my pleasure having you guys out fishing with us. A lot of fun and can’t wait till you come back.
1

FAQs about Don't Panic Sport Fishing - 42' Sportfish

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What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
42 ft
Year built
1986
Boat manufacturer
Post
Boat type
Sportfishing

Engine model
Detroit
Powered by
2 x 450HP
Max cruising speed
20 knots
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