Don't Tell Mom Sportfishing
4.9/5 (71 reviews)
Federally permitted
301 Seabreeze Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316, United States–
Don't Tell Mom Sportfishing
Over 3 miles offshore
Fort Lauderdale, FL, United States
–46 ft
6
4.9/5 (71 reviews)
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🎣 Book Your Next Adventure with Don't Tell Mom Sportfishing! 🌊
Discover what makes fishing in Fort Lauderdale truly unforgettable.
From Sailfish and Amberjack to Mahi Mahi, Wahoo, Blackfin Tuna, and even Hammerhead Sharks, these waters are teeming with world-class catches. Depending on the season and conditions, you’ll have the chance to hook into a wide variety of species using trolling, bottom fishing, and even kite fishing—a thrilling technique Capt. Will is excited to show you.
🛥️ Your fishing vessel is a customized 46' Hatteras Sportfish, equipped with:
Room for up to 6 passengers
Outriggers & Downriggers
2 Massive Live Bait Wells
Custom Fighting Chair w/ Rocket Launcher
Tuna Tower
Full Galley
Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Coolers w/ Ice
Onboard toilet for comfort
Rods, reels, bait & tackle are included
You’ll be joined by a First Mate to ensure everything runs smoothly. (Remember, it’s customary to tip your mate 15–30% for their hard work!)
✅ No need to worry about fishing licenses—you’re covered under the charter.
🎒 What to bring:
Sunscreen
Hat & sunglasses
Food & Drinks (Bottled Water Provided!)
So… how often do you find yourself daydreaming about being out on the water?
Make it happen with Don't Tell Mom Sportfishing—where memories are made, fish are fought, and stories are born.
🪝 Book your trip today and reel in the adventure of a lifetime!
🎣 Book Your Next Adventure with Don't Tell Mom Sportfishing! 🌊
Discover what makes fishing in Fort Lauderdale truly unforgettable.
From Sailfish and Amberjack to Mahi Mahi, Wahoo, Blackfin Tuna, and even Hammerhead Sharks, these waters are teeming with world-class catches. Depending on the season and conditions, you’ll have the chance to hook into a wide variety of species using trolling, bottom fishing, and even kite fishing—a thrilling technique Capt. Will is excited to show you.
🛥️ Your fishing vessel is a customized 46' Hatteras Sportfish, equipped with:
Room for up to 6 passengers
Outriggers & Downriggers
2 Massive Live Bait Wells
Custom Fighting Chair w/ Rocket Launcher
Tuna Tower
Full Galley
Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Coolers w/ Ice
Onboard toilet for comfort
Rods, reels, bait & tackle are included
You’ll be joined by a First Mate to ensure everything runs smoothly. (Remember, it’s customary to tip your mate 15–30% for their hard work!)
✅ No need to worry about fishing licenses—you’re covered under the charter.
🎒 What to bring:
Sunscreen
Hat & sunglasses
Food & Drinks (Bottled Water Provided!)
So… how often do you find yourself daydreaming about being out on the water?
Make it happen with Don't Tell Mom Sportfishing—where memories are made, fish are fought, and stories are born.
🪝 Book your trip today and reel in the adventure of a lifetime!
Popular features
Fishing license
You keep catch
Catch cleaning & filleting
Drinks
Toilet
Popular features
Fishing license
You keep catch
Catch cleaning & filleting
Drinks
Toilet
Rating
4.9
71 reviews
4.9
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
4.9
Fishing Experience
Anglers' gallery (112)
What anglers say
98%
Great experience
100%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
98%
Good boat
99%
Recommended
99%
Caught fish
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Douglas Muhlbauer
New York, US
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Member since 2026
1
5.0
Verified
Thursday Kite Fishing
Half-Day Deep Sea Sportfishing Trip - 1:00 PM on February 19, 2026 • 2 adults
We had a great day on the water with Capt Will and Mate Derrick. Even though the kites were flying perfectly and the spread looked textbook, the fish just weren’t biting. That’s fishing. Wound up trolling and snatched a few fish on the way back in and a nice barracuda. What stood out most was the effort and professionalism. Capt Will worked hard to put us in the right spots, constantly adjusting to conditions, while Derrick stayed sharp on the rods and baits all day. The boat was clean, organized, and ran safely. Despite the slow bite, the experience was relaxed, enjoyable, and any day on the water beats the office.
We’d absolutely head back out with them and chase the next big one.
Response from Captain
February 26, 2026
Doug,
Thank you so much for fishing with us. I'm so glad you had a great time and noticed how safe, clean, and organized the boat was. I really appreciate you taking the time to leave us 5 stars, and we hope to have you back on the boat soon.
Tight lines,
Capt. Will
James Aisthorpe
Repeat angler
Michigan, US
•
Member since 2026
•
2 trips
0
5.0
Verified
New
greatest experience
Full-Day Deep Sea Sportfishing Trip on May 24, 2026 • 4 adults
Captain and first mate are a amazing team!! We caught some great fish and had a great time. We caught more fish in 2 hours than most catch in a week. Boat was great! Team was great and we will be back for another experience with this dynamic team. I hope everyone will give this team the opportunity to prove to you that they are the best in the business
Reported catch:
Response from Captain
May 26, 2026
Thank you so much, James! We had an awesome time fishing with you guys and we’re really glad the action lived up to the hype. It’s not every day you put together that kind of bite in just a couple hours, and watching the rods stay bent all morning made it a trip to remember.
We truly appreciate the kind words about the crew and the boat. Mike and I work hard to make every trip fun, productive, and memorable, so hearing feedback like this means a lot. Thanks again for choosing Don’t Tell Mom Sportfishing, and we’re looking forward to having you back on board for round two; call us anytime!
Tight lines,
Capt. Will
Melanie Spence
Pennsylvania, US
•
Member since 2026
1
5.0
Verified
Best fishing trip ever!
Half-Day Deep Sea Sportfishing Trip on April 4, 2026 • 3 adults
We had such a good time! My son caught several fish he never caught before. We first caught a small leatherjacket (they’re poisonous), so we threw him back. We also caught 2 spanish mackerals that were keepers, a 36” barracuda, a cobia that was huge, and a 53” amberjack. This was the best fishing trip we’ve had! inwould highly recommend this boat! Captain Will and Zack were awesome! Thank you for a great time!
Response from Captain
April 5, 2026
Melanie, thank you so much for the awesome review! That was such a fun trip—your son absolutely crushed it out there. Getting him on a variety like that, from the mackerel to the barracuda, that big cobia, and the giant amberjack, is what it’s all about.
Glad we could show him a few new species. Those are the kinds of days that make great memories.
Zach and I really appreciate you guys coming out with us, and we’re fired up to hear it was your best trip ever. We’d love to have you back anytime for round two. Please call us anytime! 🎣
Tight lines,
Capt. Will
Evelyn Baird
Georgia, US
•
Member since 2026
0
5.0
Verified
New
Great Time!
Shared Deep Sea Sportfishing Trip on June 8, 2026 • 2 adults
Crew was great explained the day and fishing techniques. We caught a mackerel and barracuda! Will & Mike were very knowledgeable and made sure we were reeling in the fish the entire time! Enjoyed the experience! Book it! Don’t hesitate!
Reported catch:
Response from Captain
June 8, 2026
Thank you so much for fishing with us, Evelyn! It was an absolute pleasure having you on the boat. I really appreciate you choosing us for your charter, and I can't thank you enough for leaving us five stars, recommending our boat, and writing such kind words about your experience. Mike and I really hope to have you back on the boat again soon; call us anytime!
Tight lines,
Capt. Will
Joshua Michalski
Michigan, US
•
Member since 2025
0
5.0
Verified
New
Great, Hardworking Crew
Half-Day Deep Sea Sportfishing Trip - 1:00 PM on May 18, 2026 • 2 adults
Will and Zach were both very knowledgeable and work hard to get a fish on. The ocean wasn’t cooperating but we were still able to get hooked up on a 57 inch amberjack and a nice size triggerfish. Would highly recommend.
Reported catch:
Response from Captain
May 20, 2026
Thank you so much for fishing with us, Josh! It was an absolute pleasure having you and your parents on the boat. You guys were an awesome crew despite some tough conditions. I'm so glad your dad was able to battle and land that MASSIVE Amberjack, and it was really cool to see you bag that Queen Trigger. I also want to thank you so much for recommending our sportfishing charter, leaving us 5 stars, and sharing your experience with others: it helps us out a ton! Zach and I really hope to have you guys back out with us again soon; call us anytime!
Tight lines,
Capt. Will
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Shared Deep Sea Sportfishing Trip
4 hour trip multiple starting times (8:00 AM, 1:00 PM)
Seasonal trip
Feb 11 - Jul 31
US $428
Shared tour: 2 people
US $428
Shared tour: 2 people
Half-Day Deep Sea Sportfishing Trip
4 hour trip multiple starting times (8:00 AM, 1:00 PM)
US $875
Entire boat: up to 6 people
US $875
Entire boat: up to 6 people
5-Hour Deep Sea Fishing Charter
5 hour trip multiple starting times (7:30 AM, 1:00 PM)
US $1,075
Entire boat: up to 6 people
US $1,075
Entire boat: up to 6 people
3/4-Day Deep Sea Sportfishing Trip
6 hour trip multiple starting times (7:00 AM, 1:00 PM)
US $1,275
Entire boat: up to 6 people
US $1,275
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Full-Day Deep Sea Sportfishing Trip
8 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
US $1,675
Entire boat: up to 6 people
US $1,675
Entire boat: up to 6 people
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Rating
4.9
71 reviews
4.9
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
4.9
Fishing Experience
Anglers' gallery (112)
What anglers say
98%
Great experience
100%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
98%
Good boat
99%
Recommended
99%
Caught fish
All reviews (71)
Filter
Sort by: Featured
Showing 1 – 5 of 71 reviews
Douglas Muhlbauer
New York, US
Member since 2026
1
5.0
Verified
Thursday Kite Fishing
Half-Day Deep Sea Sportfishing Trip - 1:00 PM on February 19, 2026 • 2 adults
We had a great day on the water with Capt Will and Mate Derrick. Even though the kites were flying perfectly and the spread looked textbook, the fish just weren’t biting. That’s fishing. Wound up trolling and snatched a few fish on the way back in and a nice barracuda. What stood out most was the effort and professionalism. Capt Will worked hard to put us in the right spots, constantly adjusting to conditions, while Derrick stayed sharp on the rods and baits all day. The boat was clean, organized, and ran safely. Despite the slow bite, the experience was relaxed, enjoyable, and any day on the water beats the office.
We’d absolutely head back out with them and chase the next big one.
Response from Captain
February 26, 2026
Doug,
Thank you so much for fishing with us. I'm so glad you had a great time and noticed how safe, clean, and organized the boat was. I really appreciate you taking the time to leave us 5 stars, and we hope to have you back on the boat soon.
Tight lines,
Capt. Will
James Aisthorpe
Repeat angler
Michigan, US
Member since 2026
2 trips
0
5.0
Verified
New
greatest experience
Full-Day Deep Sea Sportfishing Trip on May 24, 2026 • 4 adults
Captain and first mate are a amazing team!! We caught some great fish and had a great time. We caught more fish in 2 hours than most catch in a week. Boat was great! Team was great and we will be back for another experience with this dynamic team. I hope everyone will give this team the opportunity to prove to you that they are the best in the business
Reported catch:
Response from Captain
May 26, 2026
Thank you so much, James! We had an awesome time fishing with you guys and we’re really glad the action lived up to the hype. It’s not every day you put together that kind of bite in just a couple hours, and watching the rods stay bent all morning made it a trip to remember.
We truly appreciate the kind words about the crew and the boat. Mike and I work hard to make every trip fun, productive, and memorable, so hearing feedback like this means a lot. Thanks again for choosing Don’t Tell Mom Sportfishing, and we’re looking forward to having you back on board for round two; call us anytime!
Tight lines,
Capt. Will
Melanie Spence
Pennsylvania, US
Member since 2026
1
5.0
Verified
Best fishing trip ever!
Half-Day Deep Sea Sportfishing Trip on April 4, 2026 • 3 adults
We had such a good time! My son caught several fish he never caught before. We first caught a small leatherjacket (they’re poisonous), so we threw him back. We also caught 2 spanish mackerals that were keepers, a 36” barracuda, a cobia that was huge, and a 53” amberjack. This was the best fishing trip we’ve had! inwould highly recommend this boat! Captain Will and Zack were awesome! Thank you for a great time!
Response from Captain
April 5, 2026
Melanie, thank you so much for the awesome review! That was such a fun trip—your son absolutely crushed it out there. Getting him on a variety like that, from the mackerel to the barracuda, that big cobia, and the giant amberjack, is what it’s all about.
Glad we could show him a few new species. Those are the kinds of days that make great memories.
Zach and I really appreciate you guys coming out with us, and we’re fired up to hear it was your best trip ever. We’d love to have you back anytime for round two. Please call us anytime! 🎣
Tight lines,
Capt. Will
Evelyn Baird
Georgia, US
Member since 2026
0
5.0
Verified
New
Great Time!
Shared Deep Sea Sportfishing Trip on June 8, 2026 • 2 adults
Crew was great explained the day and fishing techniques. We caught a mackerel and barracuda! Will & Mike were very knowledgeable and made sure we were reeling in the fish the entire time! Enjoyed the experience! Book it! Don’t hesitate!
Reported catch:
Response from Captain
June 8, 2026
Thank you so much for fishing with us, Evelyn! It was an absolute pleasure having you on the boat. I really appreciate you choosing us for your charter, and I can't thank you enough for leaving us five stars, recommending our boat, and writing such kind words about your experience. Mike and I really hope to have you back on the boat again soon; call us anytime!
Tight lines,
Capt. Will
Joshua Michalski
Michigan, US
Member since 2025
0
5.0
Verified
New
Great, Hardworking Crew
Half-Day Deep Sea Sportfishing Trip - 1:00 PM on May 18, 2026 • 2 adults
Will and Zach were both very knowledgeable and work hard to get a fish on. The ocean wasn’t cooperating but we were still able to get hooked up on a 57 inch amberjack and a nice size triggerfish. Would highly recommend.
Reported catch:
Response from Captain
May 20, 2026
Thank you so much for fishing with us, Josh! It was an absolute pleasure having you and your parents on the boat. You guys were an awesome crew despite some tough conditions. I'm so glad your dad was able to battle and land that MASSIVE Amberjack, and it was really cool to see you bag that Queen Trigger. I also want to thank you so much for recommending our sportfishing charter, leaving us 5 stars, and sharing your experience with others: it helps us out a ton! Zach and I really hope to have you guys back out with us again soon; call us anytime!
Tight lines,
Capt. Will
FAQs about Don't Tell Mom Sportfishing
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What is the boat like?
Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
46 ft
Year built
1974
Boat manufacturer
Hatteras
Boat type
Sportfishing
Engine model
Detroit Diesel
Powered by
2 x 450HP
Max cruising speed
18 knots