Gradyful Fishing Charters 

4.9
(91 reviews)
 
State licensed
 North Riverside Drive 125, Pompano Beach, FL 33062, United States

Gradyful Fishing Charters 

Pompano Beach, FL, United States
33 ft
6
4.9
(91 reviews)

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Gradyful Fishing Charters is based in Boca Raton, Florida. The charter is operated by Captain Shawn, who is often found guiding his friends and clients through the beautiful waters of South Florida. Each trip is a unique experience in a friendly atmosphere that will leave you with lifelong memories.

You will be fishing aboard a 33 Tiarra flybridge, which is powered by twin 315 HP Yanmar engines for more security and speed. She can comfortably take up to 6 anglers and is rigged with top-notch navigational electronics, such as a GPS, a fishfinder, and a VHF radio. The vessel is also equipped with outriggers, a live bait tank, an ice-box, and it features a top to provide you protection from the sun.

Each trip with Capt. Shawn can be customized to suit your needs and wishes. You can fish inshore, nearshore, the wrecks, reefs, offshore, or see what is biting in the freshwater of pompano beach . The captain is good at a wide range of fishing techniques, such as light and heavy tackle, drift fishing, jigging, popping, kite fishing, spinning, trolling, and bottom fishing.

On a day out you will get an opportunity to learn about the local species and where to find them. The captain is great with kids, as well as with anglers of all ages and experience. Whether it's your first time on the water or you are an occasional fisherman or even a pro – each trip you choose will be an eventful and memorable experience.

Among your targeted species will be Yellowtail Amberjack, Mahi Mahi, King Mackerel, Sailfish, Wahoo, Yellowtail Snapper, Blackfin Tuna, and many other saltwater species.

Your fishing trip with Capt. Shawn will include your rods, reels, tackle, live bait upon request, and lures. You will be offered soda and water, so feel free to bring your own snacks. The catch can be cleaned and filleted for you to take home after the trip.

Join Gradyful Fishing Charters and have the time of your life fishing the productive waters of Florida!

Gradyful Fishing Charters is based in Boca Raton, Florida. The charter is operated by Captain Shawn, who is often found guiding his friends and clients through the beautiful waters of South Florida. Each trip is a unique experience in a friendly atmosphere that will leave you with lifelong memories.

You will be fishing aboard a 33 Tiarra flybridge, which is powered by twin 315 HP Yanmar engines for more security and speed. She can comfortably take up to 6 anglers and is rigged with top-notch navigational electronics, such as a GPS, a fishfinder, and a VHF radio. The vessel is also equipped with outriggers, a live bait tank, an ice-box, and it features a top to provide you protection from the sun.

Each trip with Capt. Shawn can be customized to suit your needs and wishes. You can fish inshore, nearshore, the wrecks, reefs, offshore, or see what is biting in the freshwater of pompano beach . The captain is good at a wide range of fishing techniques, such as light and heavy tackle, drift fishing, jigging, popping, kite fishing, spinning, trolling, and bottom fishing.

On a day out you will get an opportunity to learn about the local species and where to find them. The captain is great with kids, as well as with anglers of all ages and experience. Whether it's your first time on the water or you are an occasional fisherman or even a pro – each trip you choose will be an eventful and memorable experience.

Among your targeted species will be Yellowtail Amberjack, Mahi Mahi, King Mackerel, Sailfish, Wahoo, Yellowtail Snapper, Blackfin Tuna, and many other saltwater species.

Your fishing trip with Capt. Shawn will include your rods, reels, tackle, live bait upon request, and lures. You will be offered soda and water, so feel free to bring your own snacks. The catch can be cleaned and filleted for you to take home after the trip.

Join Gradyful Fishing Charters and have the time of your life fishing the productive waters of Florida!

Shawn Safris
Captain
Shawn Safris
12 years of experience
responds within an hour

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Trip availability and prices

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Half Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip multiple starting times (7:00 AM, 12:30 PM)
US $400
Shared tour: 2 people
3/4 Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
US $500
Shared tour: 2 people
Half Day Trip – Private
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip multiple starting times (7:00 AM, 12:30 PM)
US $700
Entire boat: up to 6 people
3/4 Day Trip – Private
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
US $900
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Full Day Trip - Private
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
US $1,100
Entire boat: up to 6 people
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Rating

4.9
91 reviews
4.8
Boat & equipment
4.9
Captain & crew
4.8
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (108)

What anglers say

99%
Great experience
96%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
99%
Good boat
97%
Recommended
94%
Caught fish

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Jomo Fuller
Jomo Fuller
Repeat angler
us
California, US
Member since 2025
2 trips
5.0
Verified
Amazing Crew, Amazing Time
3/4 Day Trip on June 23, 20262 adults

Captain Shawn and the Gradyful crew were top notch! Had a great time and they were very attentive to us. We've fished all over the Americas- North and South, so once the crew saw that we were experienced and safe, they let us have at it. For me, fishing isn't just being on a boat while it's catching fish, but being an active participant in it, and the crew understood that and welcomed it. I wouldn't even consider another charter if I'm going to fish in that area. Salutes to the Crew!!

Shawn Safris
Response from Captain

hey thanks for the review and thanks for fishing with us. you and your wife were lots of fun to have aboard. hope you enjoy the rest of yiur vacation and look forward to fiahing with you again soon🎣🎣🎣

Joe Marshall
Joe Marshall
us
Philadelphia, PA, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Incredible trip!
Half Day Trip on April 14, 20262 adults

Captain Shawn and Ro-Ro gave my father-in-law and I an incredible fishing trip. We did a 4 hour trip and landed multiple mahi, including my personal best 41” mahi (a true trophy fish!!), 2 barracuda, and some bonitas. The seas were pretty rough the day we went out but the boat handled the waves great and captain Shawn and Ro made the trip enjoyable. Will absolutely head back out with these guys!

Reported catch:
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Shawn Safris
Response from Captain

Thanks man!!!! you guys were great!!! had fun day with you look fowward to fishing witb you again soon

Jeffery Burton
Jeffery Burton
Repeat angler
us
Texas, US
Member since 2020
3 trips
5.0
Verified
May fishing trip
3/4 Day Trip on May 19, 20262 adults

Reported catch:
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Wahoo
Blackfin Tuna
Igor Bekker
Igor Bekker
Repeat angler
us
New York, US
Member since 2025
4 trips
5.0
Verified
April fishing trip
Half Day Trip on April 18, 20261 adult1 child

Reported catch:
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Wahoo
Blackfin Tuna
Matthew Williams
Matthew Williams
Repeat angler
us
Pennsylvania, US
Member since 2023
2 trips
5.0
Verified
Great captain and crew. Definitely knew what they were doing.@‘ to
3/4 Day Trip – Private on March 7, 20262 adults

Would recommend!

Shawn Safris
Response from Captain

Thanks for fishing with us today and thanks for the review! look foward to fishing with you again soon🎣🎣

FAQs about Gradyful Fishing Charters

Gradyful Fishing Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $200 per person - Half Day Trip (4 hours)
  • US $200 per person - Half Day Trip - 12:30 PM (4 hours)
  • US $250 per person - 3/4 Day Trip (6 hours)
  • US $700 per group - Half Day Trip – Private (4 hours)
  • US $700 per group - Half Day Trip – Private - 12:30 PM (4 hours)
  • US $900 per group - 3/4 Day Trip – Private (6 hours)
  • US $1,100 per group - Full Day Trip - Private (8 hours)
When you book a trip with Gradyful Fishing Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • Fighting chair
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Bed
  • Flybridge
  • Live bait well
  • Kitchen
  • Outriggers
  • Ice box
Trips booked with Gradyful Fishing Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait (Upon request)
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Drinks (Water )
  • First mate
  • Fishing license (Licenses are included)
Gradyful Fishing Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore fishing
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Offshore fishing
  • Reef fishing
  • Wreck fishing
Gradyful Fishing Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Heavy tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Drift fishing
  • Kite fishing
  • Deep sea fishing
Top targeted fish species with Gradyful Fishing Charters include:
  • Amberjack
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Sailfish
  • Snapper (Yellowtail)
  • Tuna (Blackfin)
  • Wahoo

Your captain

Shawn Safris
Shawn Safris

Pompano Beach, Florida, United States

4 Fishing Reports
91 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since February 2017

Captain Shawn Safris has over 20 years of fishing experience. He has been passionate about fish since childhood. He enjoys being on the water and seeing the smile on a kid's face after reeling in a fish. Shawn is never in a hurry to get off the boat, always keen on spending a few extra hours trolling for Mahi Mahi, Wahoo or Tuna.

Shawn Safris
Shawn Safris
4
reports
91
reviews
2017
member since
~1h
response
Captain Shawn Safris has over 20 years of fishing experience. He has been passionate about fish since childhood. He enjoys being on the water and seeing the smile on a kid's face after reeling in a fish. Shawn is never in a hurry to get off the boat, always keen on spending a few extra hours trolling for Mahi Mahi, Wahoo or Tuna.

The fish you can target

Amberjack
Amberjack
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Sailfish
Sailfish
Yellowtail Snapper
Yellowtail Snapper
Blackfin Tuna
Blackfin Tuna
Wahoo
Wahoo
Amberjack
Amberjack
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Sailfish
Sailfish
Yellowtail Snapper
Yellowtail Snapper

Real catches by this captain

  • Amazing Crew, Amazing Time
    Jomo F.
    Jomo F.
  • Incredible trip!
    Joe M.
    Joe M.
  • Patience then excitement
    Dorothea E.
    Dorothea E.
  • Book this boat!
    Josh J.
    Josh J.
  • January fishing trip
    Sam A.
    Sam A.
  • What a great day!!
    Marilyn S.
    Marilyn S.
  • EPIC!!! JUST EPIC
    Nellie I.
    Nellie I.
  • 3/4 day deep sea fishing
    Stacy S.
    Stacy S.
  • Half day trip
    Michael S.
    Michael S.

What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
33 ft
Year built
1988
Boat manufacturer
Tiarra
Boat type
Sportfishing
Engine model
Yanmar
Powered by
2 x 315HP
Max cruising speed
25 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Drift Fishing
Kite Fishing
Deep Sea Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
Fighting chair
GPS
Fishfinder
Bed
Flybridge
Live bait well
Kitchen
Outriggers
Ice box
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
Upon request
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Drinks
Water
First mate
Fishing license
Licenses are included

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 3 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 3 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.

More details

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included

Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.

Child friendly
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed
Disabled accessible

How you can pay

Book with 25% deposit, pay rest to captain

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:

 Cash

What’s biting in Pompano Beach right now

AmberjackAmberjack
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)King Mackerel (Kingfish)
SailfishSailfish
Snapper (Yellowtail)Snapper (Yellowtail)
Tuna (Blackfin)Tuna (Blackfin)
WahooWahoo

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