Playtime Sportfishing 

4.9/5 (24 reviews)
 
Federally permitted
 1784 Southeast 15th Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316, United States

Playtime Sportfishing 

 
Federally permitted
4.9/5 (24)
 Angler's Choice
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1784 Southeast 15th Street
Fort Lauderdale, FL, United States
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Playtime Sportfishing is founded by Capt. James Brayton. Located in Fort Lauderdale operating out of Port Everglades Inlet, Capt James Brayton started off at a young age moving into sportfishing at the early age of 13.

Capt. James runs a 38’ Hatteras with a huge cockpit, rocker launcher, livewell and set of 35ft outriggers. With room for six passengers and a toilet on board for your convenience this Hatteras meets your comfort. The inside salon is fully air-conditioned and enclosed.

This 38 Hatteras is equipped with a spacious salon and restroom being fully air conditioned and a pair of 330hp Cummins providing the boat plenty of power and efficiency on your trip. With a total of 660 total horsepower the boat will capable of fishing any depths saving time from spot to spot.

The boat will be fully loaded with an ice chest for you’re drinks, beverages and food, as well as a cooler for you’re catch of the day. Fish cleaning services are provied at the end of the trip free of cost. All licenses and permits are aboard the vessel and provided for the trip. Top of the line tackle and rods are covered featuring Shimano’s most updated tackle.

A first mate will be aboard allowing a effective day of fishing. A 18-25% tip is customary for you’re mates hard work.

Our trips offer the perfect day for you and you’re group, targeting all depths, areas and techniques for the days conditions. We target offshore pelagic species including Sailfish, Mahi Mahi, King Mackerel, Wahoo, Tuna, Bonita, Big Game Sharks and more.

All safety equipment is provided guaranteeing a safe day on the water. Kids of all ages are welcome as well as all life jackets and saftey equipment being provided.

Your days fishing experience has now come. Book now to come aboard and make a memorable time out of your great experience with Playtime Sportfishing.

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Rating

4.9
24 reviews
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5.0
Boat & equipment
4.8
Captain & crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (35)

Great boat and crew!
Great boat and crew!
Great boat and crew!
Great boat and crew!
Great boat and crew!
Jimmy Dynasty
+29

All reviews (24)

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Matt Simson
Matt Simson
5.0
Verified
Fishing with James
4 Hour Trip (PM) on November 20, 20253 adults
Had a great experience with capt.Jimmy and mate Christine. Fishing started off slow, which we were trolling at first. When we haven’t got any bites in the first hour or so Capt.Jimmy told Christine let’s use the live bait that they had left over the trip before. After dropping on 3 shipwrecks. All we manage was to have something cut one of our bait off. So we went back on the troll for the rest of the trip. We end up catching 8 black fin tunas. I could tell that when we weren’t catching anything it was frustrating to them for not catching anything. Which I get it from Fishing in the past. That’s why they call it fishing and not catching.
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Daniel Douglas
Daniel Douglas
5.0
Verified
New
Great boat and crew!
4 Hour Trip (PM) on February 9, 20262 adults1 child
Captain Jim and mate Kevin did a fantastic job for us! kept us on fish and their gear is top notch. It was our 10 year olds first ocean trip and they made sure to take care of explaining things to him and not overpressure him while he was figuring it all out. We trolled, fished a wreck, then did some bottom fishing and were on fish the majority of the 4 hour trip! Great work Captain Jim and Kev!
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Reported catch:
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Vermilion Snapper
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Alexandria Kelley
Alexandria Kelley
5.0
Verified
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Jimmy Dynasty
3 Hour Trip – Kids/Beginners on February 7, 20262 adults
We had an awesome time with Capt. Jimmy and Mitch! We had 4 on the line at one time. The enthusiasm, optimism and rush is 100% worth it! Post trip, The Southport Raw Bar cooked the black fin we caught on the excursion, placing the cherry on top of an incredible trip.
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Reported catch:
Blackfin Tuna
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Ryan Rivera
Ryan Rivera
5.0
Verified
Unbelievable trip
2hr trip on November 20, 20253 adults
My friends and I all have been Fishing before and not had real good success with other companies. Capt.Jimmy and mate Dylan was great to fish with. Capt. Jimmy called us the day before our trip giving us details what to bring and explaining about the sea conditions was going to be around 2 to 4 ft. We ended up catching Kingfish, mahi-mahi, and Bonita. Can’t wait to go back out with them again.
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Response from Captain
December 3, 2025
thank you Ryan for coming out with us. I’m glad that we were able to share a great trip with you. can’t wait for you guys to come back this winter to catch you that sailfish you are looking for.
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Brooke Ehrlich
Brooke Ehrlich
5.0
Verified
Great Time!
3 Hour Trip – Kids/Beginners on October 18, 20252 adults4 children
Booked 3 hour charter with Capt Jim for my son’s 11th birthday. He was awesome about communicating with me in advance about what to expect and even called the night before to update regarding the conditions. Each of the boys caught a fish & had a great time, which exactly what we had hoped for! His first mate was also kind & super helpful. Just a great time all around!
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Reported catch:
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
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3 Hour Trip – Kids/Beginners
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3 Hour Trip
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US $675
Entire boat: up to 4 people
3 Hour Trip – Kids/Beginners
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US $675
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Big Game Sharks - 3 hr
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
3 Hour Trip
starts at 8:00 AM
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US $750
Entire boat: up to 6 people
4 Hour Trip (AM)
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US $850
Entire boat: up to 6 people
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US $850
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US $1,050
Entire boat: up to 6 people
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US $1,050
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US $1,250
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8 hour fishing trip
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US $1,700
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Rating

4.9
24 reviews
5
22
4
1
3
1
2
0
1
0
5.0
Boat & equipment
4.8
Captain & crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (35)

Great boat and crew!
Great boat and crew!
Great boat and crew!
Great boat and crew!
Great boat and crew!
Jimmy Dynasty
+29

All reviews (24)

Filter
Showing 15 of 24 reviews
Matt Simson
Matt Simson
5.0
Verified
Fishing with James
4 Hour Trip (PM) on November 20, 20253 adults
Had a great experience with capt.Jimmy and mate Christine. Fishing started off slow, which we were trolling at first. When we haven’t got any bites in the first hour or so Capt.Jimmy told Christine let’s use the live bait that they had left over the trip before. After dropping on 3 shipwrecks. All we manage was to have something cut one of our bait off. So we went back on the troll for the rest of the trip. We end up catching 8 black fin tunas. I could tell that when we weren’t catching anything it was frustrating to them for not catching anything. Which I get it from Fishing in the past. That’s why they call it fishing and not catching.
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Daniel Douglas
Daniel Douglas
5.0
Verified
New
Great boat and crew!
4 Hour Trip (PM) on February 9, 20262 adults1 child
Captain Jim and mate Kevin did a fantastic job for us! kept us on fish and their gear is top notch. It was our 10 year olds first ocean trip and they made sure to take care of explaining things to him and not overpressure him while he was figuring it all out. We trolled, fished a wreck, then did some bottom fishing and were on fish the majority of the 4 hour trip! Great work Captain Jim and Kev!
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Reported catch:
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Vermilion Snapper
0
Alexandria Kelley
Alexandria Kelley
5.0
Verified
New
Jimmy Dynasty
3 Hour Trip – Kids/Beginners on February 7, 20262 adults
We had an awesome time with Capt. Jimmy and Mitch! We had 4 on the line at one time. The enthusiasm, optimism and rush is 100% worth it! Post trip, The Southport Raw Bar cooked the black fin we caught on the excursion, placing the cherry on top of an incredible trip.
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Review media 1
Reported catch:
Blackfin Tuna
0
Ryan Rivera
Ryan Rivera
5.0
Verified
Unbelievable trip
2hr trip on November 20, 20253 adults
My friends and I all have been Fishing before and not had real good success with other companies. Capt.Jimmy and mate Dylan was great to fish with. Capt. Jimmy called us the day before our trip giving us details what to bring and explaining about the sea conditions was going to be around 2 to 4 ft. We ended up catching Kingfish, mahi-mahi, and Bonita. Can’t wait to go back out with them again.
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Response from Captain
December 3, 2025
thank you Ryan for coming out with us. I’m glad that we were able to share a great trip with you. can’t wait for you guys to come back this winter to catch you that sailfish you are looking for.
1
Brooke Ehrlich
Brooke Ehrlich
5.0
Verified
Great Time!
3 Hour Trip – Kids/Beginners on October 18, 20252 adults4 children
Booked 3 hour charter with Capt Jim for my son’s 11th birthday. He was awesome about communicating with me in advance about what to expect and even called the night before to update regarding the conditions. Each of the boys caught a fish & had a great time, which exactly what we had hoped for! His first mate was also kind & super helpful. Just a great time all around!
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Reported catch:
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
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FAQs about Playtime Sportfishing

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What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
40 ft
Year built
1965
Restored in
2018
Boat manufacturer
Hatteras
Boat type
Sportfishing

Engine model
Cummins
Powered by
2 x 330HP
Max cruising speed
28 knots
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