Playtime Sportfishing 

4.9
(85 reviews)
 
Federally permitted
 1784 Southeast 15th Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316, United States–

Playtime Sportfishing 

Fort Lauderdale, FL, United States
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38 ft
6
4.9
(85 reviews)

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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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Rating

4.9
85 reviews
4.9
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (122)

What anglers say

100%
Great experience
100%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
98%
Recommended
99%
Caught fish

Reviews (85)

  • Walter Guzik
    Walter Guzik
    us
    Maryland, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    10 out of 10!!

    4 Hour Trip on June 20, 2026 • 5 adults • 1 child

    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!

  • Jeremyandcasaundra Ackner
    Jeremyandcasaundra Ackner
    Repeat angler
    us
    New York, US
    Member since 2024
    3 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Best trip ever!!!!

    5 Hour Trip on February 21, 2026 • 2 adults • 1 child

    Morning started out great Captain James accommodated my son and I by meeting us an hr early. Then he gave us the option to buy live bait or use spinners. We took him up on the live bait, money well spent. Then his mate went over safety of the boat. She was very helpful, friendly and drives the boat very well. We had very good luck my son caught a kingfish biggest fish he has ever caught due to captains experience and ability to know the area. After he pulled that it in I was lucky enough to pull in a 51” Barracuda which was the biggest fish I have ever caught. This was the best charter my son and I have ever been on. Nothing is guaranteed but we were blessed that day. Captain gave us the option to go for smaller fish and catch more but my son wanted to risk and try for another big one. We overall have had a great time and will deff be looking to rebook with Captain James when back in the area. TY Captain and First Mate. Highly recommend!!!

  • Ryan Rivera
    Ryan Rivera
    Repeat angler
    us
    Florida, US
    Member since 2025
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Fishing with James

    4 Hour Trip (PM) on November 20, 2025 • 3 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.

  • Sarah Keel
    Sarah Keel
    us
    Kansas, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Great time!

    5 Hour Trip on July 26, 2026 • 5 adults

    We had so much fun with Captain Jimmy and John! We went all over, caught 13 fish and almost landed a Sail Fish. They had lots of good ideas to find the fish and help us land them. The hunt and chase was the best part. And they gave the best recommendation of where to take them to cook them after! My whole family was so excited about the trip and will have great memories to share!

  • Eddie Clendening
    Eddie Clendening
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Absolutely Incredible Fishing Trip!!

    3 Hour Trip – Kids/Beginners on April 6, 2026 • 4 adults • 1 child

    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.

  • Tabitha Stewart
    Tabitha Stewart
    us
    West Virginia, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Graduation gift!!

    5 Hour Trip on August 20, 2026 • 4 adults

    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.

  • Thomas Phillips
    Thomas Phillips
    us
    Illinois, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Awesome Time from a first timer

    8 hour fishing trip on June 26, 2026 • 6 adults

    Dom anf Seth were great! my first time out in some rough seas but definitely worth the time. the worked thier asses off! we caught 2 dolphinfish and Dom filleted them and sent us off to Southport were they cooked em up for us. the icing on the cake. thank you Atlantic, God, Dom and Seth!’

  • Matt Allen
    Matt Allen
    Repeat angler
    ca
    Ontario, Canada
    Member since 2025
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Great Day on the Water!

    5 Hour Trip - 1:00 PM on March 12, 2026 • 2 adults

    We started off slow and battled some rough waves. Capt James and first mate Kevin kept at it and put us on fish. Multiple double hook ups and even a triple header. We managed to catch our limit of black fin tuna, Bonita, and a barracuda!. We even hooked into something big that broke our swivel - most likely a wahoo. I can't say enough about Capt James and first mate Kevin. Their experience and professionalism turned this into a truly memorable day.

  • Guadalupe Espinoza
    Guadalupe Espinoza
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    awesome trip

    3 Hour Trip – Kids/Beginners on May 22, 2026 • 3 adults

    we had this deap sea fishing trip on our bucket list and so glad we booked with playtime sportfishing! my husband did catch some beautiful fish and the crew had filleted the fish for us! thank you guys!! Crew was very experienced and we appreciate yall.

  • Brian Donnellon
    Brian Donnellon
    us
    Michigan, US
    Member since 2026
    4.7
    Verified

    Great trip in rough seas!

    3 Hour Trip – Kids/Beginners on April 3, 2026 • 6 adults

    It was my families first experience on a fishing charter. The seas were rough and the Captain was awesome, calling us the day before and giving us options for fishing areas. If we wanted to go out to sea, he suggested to prepare the night before and the day of with anti-motion sickness drugs if needed. We decided to go out to sea, and it was rough, but the family got used to it and we had fun rocking around the ocean and were rewarded with more blackfin tuna than we could eat and a catch and release Barracuda!

Rating

4.9
85 reviews
4.9
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (122)

What anglers say

100%
Great experience
100%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
98%
Recommended
99%
Caught fish

All reviews (85)

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Storm Sheckells
Storm Sheckells
us
Maryland, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
Playtime Sportfishing G.O.A.T
4 Hour Trip on October 11, 2026 • 4 adults

If your looking for a fun and action packed day on the water, Playtime is your best option! Starting with the crew, Captain Jen was excellent. She battled some extremely rough seas for us but still kept us in the action all morning. First Mate John was probably the most educated, experienced, and skilled angler I’ve ever met. John was very instructional, prepared, and kept our lines out and in the action all morning. He was awesome. We were able to catch some barracuda, porgy, snapper, and even hooked a sailfish that got away but gave us a real thrill!!

Reported catch:
Great Barracuda
Sailfish
Vermilion Snapper
Walter Guzik
Walter Guzik
us
Maryland, US
Member since 2025
5.0
Verified
10 out of 10!!
4 Hour Trip on June 20, 2026 • 4 adults • 1 child

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!

Reported catch:
Blackfin Tuna
Vermilion Snapper
Hammerhead Shark
Krystle Dorobek
Krystle Dorobek
us
Michigan, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Above and Beyond
3 Hour Trip – Kids/Beginners on April 8, 2026 • 2 adults • 2 children

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!

Jeremy Ackner
Jeremy Ackner
Repeat angler
us
New York, US
Member since 2024
3 trips
5.0
Verified
Best trip ever!!!!
5 Hour Trip on February 21, 2026 • 1 adult • 1 child

Morning started out great Captain James accommodated my son and I by meeting us an hr early. Then he gave us the option to buy live bait or use spinners. We took him up on the live bait, money well spent. Then his mate went over safety of the boat. She was very helpful, friendly and drives the boat very well. We had very good luck my son caught a kingfish biggest fish he has ever caught due to captains experience and ability to know the area. After he pulled that it in I was lucky enough to pull in a 51” Barracuda which was the biggest fish I have ever caught. This was the best charter my son and I have ever been on. Nothing is guaranteed but we were blessed that day. Captain gave us the option to go for smaller fish and catch more but my son wanted to risk and try for another big one. We overall have had a great time and will deff be looking to rebook with Captain James when back in the area. TY Captain and First Mate. Highly recommend!!!

Reported catch:
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Great Barracuda
Response from Captain

thank you, Jeremy for taking your time and writing in this review. It was a pleasure having you and your son on the boat. Even though we had no wind to fly the kites to catch the sailfish that you wanted. You see that we tried our best to catch you guys a sailfish. the next time that you guys come out with us, we will do our best to get you guys hooked up on the Fish of the lifetime. can’t wait to see you and your son the next time you’re in town

Matt Simson
Matt Simson
Repeat angler
us
Florida, US
Member since 2025
2 trips
5.0
Verified
Fishing with James
4 Hour Trip (PM) on November 20, 2025 • 3 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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Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
38 ft
Year built
1965
Restored in
2018
Boat manufacturer
Hatteras
Boat type
Sportfishing
Engine model
Cummins
Powered by
2 x 330HP
Max cruising speed
26 knots
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