Playtime Sportfishing
Playtime Sportfishing
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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.
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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Capt Jimmy was great before and during our trip. He called the night before to ask what we wanted to target, gave us info on the day and asked if we had any questions. Day of, he met us on time with his 1st mate John. We had a quick safety overview and were off. 15 minutes and we were on the ocean with lines going out. Before all the lines were set we had 2 fish on! We trolled for about 2 hrs with less than a few minutes between fish. We caught 6 large Bonita and 4 nice Black fin Tuna. As we were going to switch to bottom fishing for snapper, we spotted a shark about 50 yards off the boat. Without missing a beat, capt Jimmy jumped down and setup a shark rig while mate John reeled in our trolling lines. 5 minutes later, we were hooked up on a 8+ ft hammerhead! After a 30 min fight, we had it boat side. Got some great pics and we released it. A few bottom drops wrapped up our trip with 2 snapper! We headed back in where the tuna and snapper were filleted up for us and they pointed us to a nearby restaurant that we went to and had our catch cooked up for a great meal! If you want a great trip with a capt and crew that know what they are doing, look no further! 10 out of 10 we will be back again!
We had a great experience with this fishing charter despite some very rough seas. We initially attempted to head out into the ocean, but due to the conditions, we had to turn around. The captain and deckhand were incredibly accommodating and quickly adjusted our trip, setting us up in the canal where the waters were much calmer—perfect for our family. We were especially grateful for how kind and attentive they were with our two daughters. They truly made the best out of unpredictable Florida weather and ensured we still had an enjoyable and memorable experience. I would absolutely recommend this charter to anyone looking for a family-friendly fishing trip. Their flexibility, professionalism, and positive attitude made all the difference!
My wife, our two boys, and I had an unforgettable day on the water. We landed a trophy Mahi along with several blackfin tuna, and the excitement on the kids’ faces made the whole trip worth it. The crew Jen and Jimmy were phenomenal from start to finish. They were patient, knowledgeable, and made the entire experience fun and stress‑free for all of us. Whether you’re brand new to fishing or have years of experience, I’d highly recommend this trip. It was truly amazing, and we’ll be talking about it for a long time.
headed out with Jenny and Sean for a few hours in the morning. fishing was slow, landed a couple of bullets and a decent bonita. Jenny and Sean were awsome, salt of the earth. Some may have been disappointed but fishing aint catching. we had a great time and lifetime fishing friendships were made. you guys were great and if we ever get back here you can bet your ass we will do it again. keep your lines tight, and sean make sure your running the bird far enough behind the boat. LMAO
thanks, Jim for bringing out your friends out fishing with us. Sorry the fishing was slow. Can’t wait to see you guys back out with us.
This charter was a grad gift for our daughter and our first time deep sea fishing. Captain Colton and First Mate Eric had us reeling in our first catch within 15 minutes of being out to sea. We caught Bonita, Blackfin Tuna, a Barracuda and two Muton Snappers! It was a great time and we cant wait to go out again.
thank you Tabitha for bringing out your family with us. We try the best to have the best crew on the boat with our customers every trip. Can’t wait to see you out with us in the future.
FAQs about Playtime Sportfishing
- US $750 per group, additional US $30 per person after 4 guests - 3 Hour Trip – Kids/Beginners (3 hours)
- US $750 per group, additional US $30 per person after 4 guests - 3 Hour Trip – Kids/Beginners - 1:00 PM (3 hours)
- US $800 per group - Big Game Sharks - 3 hr (3 hours)
- US $800 per group - Big Game Sharks - 3 hr - 1:00 PM (3 hours)
- US $800 per group, additional US $20 per person after 3 guests - Late afternoon 3 hr trip (3 hours)
- US $900 per group - 4 Hour Trip (4 hours)
- US $900 per group - 4 Hour Trip - 1:00 PM (4 hours)
- US $1,100 per group - 5 Hour Trip (5 hours)
- US $1,100 per group - 5 Hour Trip - 1:00 PM (5 hours)
- US $1,250 per group - 3/4 Day Trip (6 hours)
- US $1,250 per group - 3/4 Day Trip - 1:00 PM (6 hours)
- US $1,900 per group - 8 hour fishing trip (8 hours)
- Toilet (1) private restroom with toilet
- GPS Garmin
- Fishfinder Garmin
- Flybridge Seating for three people up top
- Live bait well 40 gallon Livewell
- Multimedia system
- Outriggers 35 ft rupp outriggers
- Tuna tubes
- Ice box Ice is included
- Radar Garmin
- Rods, reels & tackle
- Lures
- Catch cleaning & filleting (Fish cleaning is included in the price of the trip)
- Drinks (Water supplied)
- First mate (Yes )
- Fishing license (All of our fishing licenses are included in the price of the trip. All of are fishing licenses cover for up to six people.)
- Inshore fishing
- Nearshore fishing
- Offshore fishing (Most of all of our Fishing is done within 1 to 3 miles offshore. After 3 miles the water is about 600 feet and you're looking for mainly just for mahi-mahi.)
- Reef fishing
- Wreck fishing
- Light tackle
- Heavy tackle
- Bottom fishing
- Trolling
- Spinning
- Jigging
- Popping
- Fly fishing
- Drift fishing
- Kite fishing
- Handline
- Deep sea fishing
- Amberjack
- Barracuda (Great)
- Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
- King Mackerel (Kingfish)
- Marlin (Blue)
- Sailfish
- Shark (Hammerhead)
- Snapper (Vermilion)
- Tuna (Blackfin)
- Tuna (Bluefin)
- Tuna (Skipjack)
- Wahoo
Your operator
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States
Captain James Brayton has been on the water since the age of 3, growing up fishing alongside his father on drift boats. What started as a childhood passion quickly turned into a lifelong career. By age 12, he was already at the helm of a 65' sportfishing boat under the guidance of an experienced captain — the moment he knew this was the path he wanted to follow. He began working his way up from helping out as a second mate to mastering every aspect of the boat — from bottom fishing and live baiting to engine room operations. By 16, he was fully immersed in the charter world, learning advanced techniques like kite fishing, shark fishing, and wreck fishing. At just 21 years old, he earned his captain's license and turned his dream into reality. With over two decades of professional experience (since 2000), Capt. James has fished extensively along both the East and West coasts of Florida — from Port St. Lucie to Key West, up to Clearwater — as well as the Bahamas, U.S. Virgin Islands (St. Thomas), the Dry Tortugas, and Pulley Ridge. He specializes in targeting Marlin, Sailfish, Mahi Mahi, Wahoo, Snapper, and Grouper, and brings a deep understanding of offshore and reef fisheries to every trip. Whether you're a seasoned angler or new to the sport, Capt. James is dedicated to sharing his knowledge and delivering an unforgettable day on the water.
Dylan l.
First mate
Jennie M.
Captain
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How cancellations work
You can cancel or modify your booking up to 7 days before the trip date, free of charge. If you cancel or modify your booking later, or fail to show up, you'll forfeit 100% of what you've paid.
What the listing policies are
Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
How you can pay
When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 25% deposit to guarantee your reservation.
The remaining balance is to be paid directly to the charter operator on or prior to your trip date in one of the following payment methods:
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When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 5% charge will apply.
What’s biting in Fort Lauderdale right now
Amberjack
Barracuda (Great)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Marlin (Blue)
Sailfish
Shark (Hammerhead)
Tuna (Blackfin)
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