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Don't Panic Sport Fishing - 42' Sportfish 

4.9/5 (157 reviews)
 
State licensed
 2901 Northeast 14th Street, Pompano Beach, FL 33062, United States

Don't Panic Sport Fishing - 42' Sportfish 

Up to 3 miles
Pompano Beach, FL, United States
42 ft
6
4.9/5 (157 reviews)
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DO NOT ATTEMPT TO BOOK THEOUGH THIS SITE. USE OUR WEB PAGE.  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.

DO NOT ATTEMPT TO BOOK THEOUGH THIS SITE. USE OUR WEB PAGE.  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
157 reviews
4.8
Boat & equipment
4.9
Captain & crew
4.8
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (299)

What anglers say

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

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Derek Regan
Derek Regan
Repeat angler
us
Texas, US
Member since 2021
8 trips
1
5.0
Verified
Another Great Day Aboard Don’t Panic
6 Hour Sport Fishing on March 18, 20264 adults
Our second year in a row—and always special when you get to fish with your wife and daughters. Captain Ron and First Mate Angel were outstanding. When the seas got rough (at least for us), Captain Ron did a great job making everyone feel comfortable, and Angel was right there with great advice—no one got sea sick. They also put us on the fish—we caught a wahoo, 4 blackfin tunas, and a bonita. They even recommended The Cove to have our fresh catch prepared, and it did not disappoint. The tuna nachos, wahoo fish tacos, and wahoo entrée were all amazing. The boat is amazing too—plenty of space and a great cabin to hang out in and stay out of the weather when needed. Highly recommend if you’re looking for a great fishing trip with a crew you can trust.
Reported catch:
Blackfin Tuna
Wahoo
Response from Captain
March 19, 2026
Derek, thank you for the great review and coming back fishing with us again this year. It’s a pleasure seeing you and great job on catching some awesome fish. Hope to see you again next year. 
Joshua Hays
Joshua Hays
Repeat angler
us
South Carolina, US
Member since 2023
4 trips
0
4.7
Verified
New
Trolling within sight of the shore
Half Day Sport Fishing ( start) on May 30, 20266 adults
For someone who lives further up the coast, it is wild to troll in the Gulfstream within sight of the shore. It was a slow morning but that did not mean the captain and mate weren’t working hard to make the most of it for our boys. We ended up bringing a blacking tuna, a Bonita, and a kingfish into the cooler. The music selection helped set the tone. I loved fishing to the tunes. We even got a great recommendation for a restaurant that could cook our catch.
Reported catch:
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Blackfin Tuna
Ben Taterka
Ben Taterka
us
Pennsylvania, US
Member since 2026
0
5.0
Verified
First sport fishing charter
Half Day Sport Fishing ( start) - 8:00 AM on March 21, 20265 adults
Booked a morning charter with 3 friends and had a fantastic time with Capt. Lucas and John. They were well organized and very knowledgeable about the Mahi we were fishing for. John did an excellent job keeping the lines rigged up, knew exactly when the fish were jumping, and made sure we had a catch to take home with us. They were super friendly and a pleasure to spend the morning with. Would absolutely book Don’t Panic Sport-fishing again.
Response from Captain
March 25, 2026
Ben thank you so much for the great review and it was a pleasure having you guys out catching fish with us. After seeing the picture on the grill, I can’t believe you didn’t invite me over. Lol. Hope to have you guys back out there. 
Michael Bruno
Michael Bruno
Repeat angler
us
Florida, US
Member since 2022
2 trips
0
5.0
Verified
New
Awesome trip!
Half Day Sport Fishing ( start) on May 20, 20266 adults
Captain Ron and his mate outdid themselves. My group and I had an amazing time on the boat and caught a ton of fish. They were patient, diligent and responsive to our needs. Would highly recommend them.
Reported catch:
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Wahoo
Blackfin Tuna
Great Barracuda
+1
Response from Captain
May 20, 2026
Michael, thank you for the great review and for fishing with us today. You guys definitely brought the luck and crushed it out there. 
Patrick Juneau
Patrick Juneau
Repeat angler
us
Louisiana, US
Member since 2023
2 trips
0
5.0
Verified
Great Trip!
Half Day Sport Fishing ( start) on May 3, 20264 adults
4 hour trip and a rainy morning, but deckhand John and Captan Lucas got us on fish. John was incredivly knowledgeable and took time to explain various fishing techniques. He is passionate about fishing and we all had an awesome time! He got my mom and wife on some fish and guided them through the whole catch.
Response from Captain
May 4, 2026
Patrick thank you for the great review and fishing with us. Looking forward to having you back in the future.

Customer reviews

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Rating

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

Anglers' gallery (299)

What anglers say

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

All reviews (157)

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Derek Regan
Derek Regan
Repeat angler
us
Texas, US
Member since 2021
8 trips
1
5.0
Verified
Another Great Day Aboard Don’t Panic
6 Hour Sport Fishing on March 18, 20264 adults
Our second year in a row—and always special when you get to fish with your wife and daughters. Captain Ron and First Mate Angel were outstanding. When the seas got rough (at least for us), Captain Ron did a great job making everyone feel comfortable, and Angel was right there with great advice—no one got sea sick. They also put us on the fish—we caught a wahoo, 4 blackfin tunas, and a bonita. They even recommended The Cove to have our fresh catch prepared, and it did not disappoint. The tuna nachos, wahoo fish tacos, and wahoo entrée were all amazing. The boat is amazing too—plenty of space and a great cabin to hang out in and stay out of the weather when needed. Highly recommend if you’re looking for a great fishing trip with a crew you can trust.
Reported catch:
Blackfin Tuna
Wahoo
Response from Captain
March 19, 2026
Derek, thank you for the great review and coming back fishing with us again this year. It’s a pleasure seeing you and great job on catching some awesome fish. Hope to see you again next year. 
Joshua Hays
Joshua Hays
Repeat angler
us
South Carolina, US
Member since 2023
4 trips
0
4.7
Verified
New
Trolling within sight of the shore
Half Day Sport Fishing ( start) on May 30, 20266 adults
For someone who lives further up the coast, it is wild to troll in the Gulfstream within sight of the shore. It was a slow morning but that did not mean the captain and mate weren’t working hard to make the most of it for our boys. We ended up bringing a blacking tuna, a Bonita, and a kingfish into the cooler. The music selection helped set the tone. I loved fishing to the tunes. We even got a great recommendation for a restaurant that could cook our catch.
Reported catch:
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Blackfin Tuna
Ben Taterka
Ben Taterka
us
Pennsylvania, US
Member since 2026
0
5.0
Verified
First sport fishing charter
Half Day Sport Fishing ( start) - 8:00 AM on March 21, 20265 adults
Booked a morning charter with 3 friends and had a fantastic time with Capt. Lucas and John. They were well organized and very knowledgeable about the Mahi we were fishing for. John did an excellent job keeping the lines rigged up, knew exactly when the fish were jumping, and made sure we had a catch to take home with us. They were super friendly and a pleasure to spend the morning with. Would absolutely book Don’t Panic Sport-fishing again.
Response from Captain
March 25, 2026
Ben thank you so much for the great review and it was a pleasure having you guys out catching fish with us. After seeing the picture on the grill, I can’t believe you didn’t invite me over. Lol. Hope to have you guys back out there. 
Michael Bruno
Michael Bruno
Repeat angler
us
Florida, US
Member since 2022
2 trips
0
5.0
Verified
New
Awesome trip!
Half Day Sport Fishing ( start) on May 20, 20266 adults
Captain Ron and his mate outdid themselves. My group and I had an amazing time on the boat and caught a ton of fish. They were patient, diligent and responsive to our needs. Would highly recommend them.
Reported catch:
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Wahoo
Blackfin Tuna
Great Barracuda
+1
Response from Captain
May 20, 2026
Michael, thank you for the great review and for fishing with us today. You guys definitely brought the luck and crushed it out there. 
Patrick Juneau
Patrick Juneau
Repeat angler
us
Louisiana, US
Member since 2023
2 trips
0
5.0
Verified
Great Trip!
Half Day Sport Fishing ( start) on May 3, 20264 adults
4 hour trip and a rainy morning, but deckhand John and Captan Lucas got us on fish. John was incredivly knowledgeable and took time to explain various fishing techniques. He is passionate about fishing and we all had an awesome time! He got my mom and wife on some fish and guided them through the whole catch.
Response from Captain
May 4, 2026
Patrick thank you for the great review and fishing with us. Looking forward to having you back in the future.

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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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