Don't Panic Sport Fishing - 42' Sportfish
4.9/5 (138 reviews)
Recent reports
State licensed
2901 Northeast 14th Street, Pompano Beach, FL 33062, United States–
Don't Panic Sport Fishing - 42' Sportfish
State licensed
4.9/5 (138)
•
Angler's Choice
2901 Northeast 14th Street
Pompano Beach, FL, United States
You may qualify for a Loyalty Program discount with Don't Panic Sport Fishing - 42' Sportfish. To check if you can use a Loyalty Program discount for your selected dates, please sign in.
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.. 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 47' 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.
Customer reviews
Powered by Ai
Review summary
These summary reviews were generated by AI based on recent reviews
Don't Panic Sport Fishing blends expert, persistent crew with premium gear on a comfortable, family-friendly boat to consistently deliver big catches quickly.
Fishing results can vary with weather and season, so outcomes may differ from trip to trip.
What Guests loved
Keep in mind
- Crew locate productive fishing spots quickly, often putting guests on fish within about 15 minutes of departure and sustaining a strong bite through the trip.
- Boat and gear are premium: air-conditioned cabin, clean interior with a dedicated bathroom, ample seating, and top-of-the-line tackle kept in showroom condition.
- Family-friendly and highly personalized service: patient crew, kid-friendly guidance, and post-trip perks like filleting the catch and providing cooking ideas or local restaurant suggestions.
Rating summary
Boat
4.9/5
Crew
4.9/5
Experience
4.9/5
Photos & videos by reviewers (267)
+264Angler rating
130
5
2
0
0
Anglers claimed
Good experience
98%
Appropriate for children
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
99%
Recommend this charter
98%
Caught fish
94%
Powered by Ai
Review summary
These summary reviews were generated by AI based on recent reviews
Don't Panic Sport Fishing blends expert, persistent crew with premium gear on a comfortable, family-friendly boat to consistently deliver big catches quickly.
Fishing results can vary with weather and season, so outcomes may differ from trip to trip.
What Guests loved
Keep in mind
- Crew locate productive fishing spots quickly, often putting guests on fish within about 15 minutes of departure and sustaining a strong bite through the trip.
- Boat and gear are premium: air-conditioned cabin, clean interior with a dedicated bathroom, ample seating, and top-of-the-line tackle kept in showroom condition.
- Family-friendly and highly personalized service: patient crew, kid-friendly guidance, and post-trip perks like filleting the catch and providing cooking ideas or local restaurant suggestions.
Showing 1 - 5 of 138 reviews
Showing: 5 of 138 reviews
Samuel Bertrand
5.0
Verified
New
hreat familly activity
Half Day Sport Fishing (7AM start) on November 5, 2025 • 2 adults • 2 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.
Reported catch:
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
Roy Staines
5.0
Verified
Lifetime Experience
Half Day Sport Fishing (PM) on March 21, 2025 • 3 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
0
Nick Miller
5.0
Verified
GREAT EXPERIENCE
5 Hour Sport Fishing (PM) on February 22, 2025 • 3 adults
Took a 5 hour charter with Capt Ron and had a great time. Capt Ron knows how to find fish. He's an eagle-eye when something hits the line and he reacts quickly to ensure you land what you hooked. Whether that be maneuvering the boat to keep from entangling other fishing lines, powering up or down to not lose what's hooked or take the fun out of the catch/fight by wearing out the fisherman reeling it in. Best of all, Capt Ron is a gentleman and all around good man. He's extremely knowledgeable about the industry and he's a great conversationalist. We caught several very nice Dolphin/Mahi and Blackfin Tuna. Capt Ron and the "Don't Panic" craft will be my first go-to the next time I charter out.
Nick Miller
Reported catch:
Response from Captain
February 25, 2025
Nick, thank you for the great review and it was so much fun having you guys with us and looking forward to the next time we’re back out there.
0
Danil Sachenko
5.0
Verified
Getting Salty
5 Hour Sport Fishing (PM) on March 29, 2025 • 4 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.
Reported catch:
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
Linda Bucci
5.0
Verified
Fantastic
8 Hour Sport Fishing (full day) on May 30, 2025 • 3 adults
Captain Ron’s fishing was awesome the crew was on it baiting and trolling. Helping real in if we needed it they were very knowledgeable. They talked to other boats to see who was catching and what kind of fish.
We had an awesome day of catching fish. Would do it over again. At the end of day they filleted our fish and bagged and iced it.
Thank you Lucas and Damien for and awesome trip!!
Response from Captain
June 2, 2025
Linda, thank you so much for the great review and it was a pleasure meeting you guys. Great day fishing and looking forward to the next time you’re back.
0
Trip availability and prices
Trip Date:
Days:
Group Size:
Select date to see availability
November 2025
| Su | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Loading...
Number of days
1
Group Size
2 adults • 0 children
Change
Almost there...
2hr Intracoastal Fishing
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
2 Hour Trip, starts at 4:00 PM
US $400
Entire boat: up to 6 people
3 Hour Sport Fishing Noon
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
3 Hour Trip, starts at 12:00 PM
US $800
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
Seasonal trip Jan 1 - Dec 31
US $800
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Half Day Sport Fishing (7AM start)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
US $850
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Half Day Sport Fishing (8AM start)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
US $850
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Half Day Sport Fishing (PM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 12:00 PM
Seasonal trip Jan 1 - Dec 31
US $850
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Shark Fishing 4Hr - AM
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
US $900
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Shark Fishing 4hr- PM
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 12:00 PM
US $900
Entire boat: up to 6 people
5 Hour Sport Fishing (AM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
5 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
US $1,050
Entire boat: up to 6 people
5 Hour Sport Fishing (PM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
5 Hour Trip, starts at 12:00 PM
Seasonal trip Jan 1 - Dec 31
US $1,050
Entire boat: up to 6 people
6 Hour Sport Fishing (AM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
US $1,250
Entire boat: up to 6 people
6 Hour Sport Fishing (PM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 Hour Trip, starts at 12:00 PM
US $1,250
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Shark Fishing 6Hr
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
US $1,300
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Shark Fishing 6Hr - 12:00 PM
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 Hour Trip, starts at 12:00 PM
US $1,300
Entire boat: up to 6 people
8 Hour Sport Fishing (full day)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
US $1,600
Entire boat: up to 6 people
There are 13 people looking at this charter.
Customer reviews
Rating summary
Boat
4.9/5
Crew
4.9/5
Experience
4.9/5
Photos & videos by reviewers (267)
+264Angler rating
130
5
2
0
0
Anglers claimed
Good experience
98%
Appropriate for children
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
99%
Recommend this charter
98%
Caught fish
94%
Powered by Ai
Review summary
These summary reviews were generated by AI based on recent reviews
Don't Panic Sport Fishing blends expert, persistent crew with premium gear on a comfortable, family-friendly boat to consistently deliver big catches quickly.
Fishing results can vary with weather and season, so outcomes may differ from trip to trip.
What Guests loved
Keep in mind
- Crew locate productive fishing spots quickly, often putting guests on fish within about 15 minutes of departure and sustaining a strong bite through the trip.
- Boat and gear are premium: air-conditioned cabin, clean interior with a dedicated bathroom, ample seating, and top-of-the-line tackle kept in showroom condition.
- Family-friendly and highly personalized service: patient crew, kid-friendly guidance, and post-trip perks like filleting the catch and providing cooking ideas or local restaurant suggestions.
Showing 1 - 5 of 138 reviews
Showing: 5 of 138 reviews
Samuel Bertrand
5.0
Verified
New
hreat familly activity
Half Day Sport Fishing (7AM start) on November 5, 2025 • 2 adults • 2 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.
Reported catch:
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
Roy Staines
5.0
Verified
Lifetime Experience
Half Day Sport Fishing (PM) on March 21, 2025 • 3 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
0
Nick Miller
5.0
Verified
GREAT EXPERIENCE
5 Hour Sport Fishing (PM) on February 22, 2025 • 3 adults
Took a 5 hour charter with Capt Ron and had a great time. Capt Ron knows how to find fish. He's an eagle-eye when something hits the line and he reacts quickly to ensure you land what you hooked. Whether that be maneuvering the boat to keep from entangling other fishing lines, powering up or down to not lose what's hooked or take the fun out of the catch/fight by wearing out the fisherman reeling it in. Best of all, Capt Ron is a gentleman and all around good man. He's extremely knowledgeable about the industry and he's a great conversationalist. We caught several very nice Dolphin/Mahi and Blackfin Tuna. Capt Ron and the "Don't Panic" craft will be my first go-to the next time I charter out.
Nick Miller
Reported catch:
Response from Captain
February 25, 2025
Nick, thank you for the great review and it was so much fun having you guys with us and looking forward to the next time we’re back out there.
0
Danil Sachenko
5.0
Verified
Getting Salty
5 Hour Sport Fishing (PM) on March 29, 2025 • 4 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.
Reported catch:
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
Linda Bucci
5.0
Verified
Fantastic
8 Hour Sport Fishing (full day) on May 30, 2025 • 3 adults
Captain Ron’s fishing was awesome the crew was on it baiting and trolling. Helping real in if we needed it they were very knowledgeable. They talked to other boats to see who was catching and what kind of fish.
We had an awesome day of catching fish. Would do it over again. At the end of day they filleted our fish and bagged and iced it.
Thank you Lucas and Damien for and awesome trip!!
Response from Captain
June 2, 2025
Linda, thank you so much for the great review and it was a pleasure meeting you guys. Great day fishing and looking forward to the next time you’re back.
0
FAQs about Don't Panic Sport Fishing - 42' Sportfish
The fish you can target
What is the boat like?
Boat category
Sportfishing boatsCapacity
6 personsBoat length
42 ftYear built
1986Boat manufacturer
PostBoat type
SportfishingEngine model
DetroitPowered by
2 x 450HPMax cruising speed
20 knots