Gradyful Fishing Charters 

4.9/5 (84 reviews)
 
State licensed
 North Riverside Drive 125, Pompano Beach, FL 33062, United States
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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!

Shawn Safris

Captain

Shawn Safris

11 years of experience
 responds within an hour

Most popular features:

 Fishing License
 Live Bait
 You Keep Catch
 Catch cleaning & filleting
 Drinks
 Toilet
 Child Friendly
 Ice Box
 Rods, reels & tackle
 Fighting Chair

Trip availability and prices

Trip Date:
Days:
Group Size:
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Half Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
Price for 2 people
US $400 
Half Day Trip (PM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 12:30 PM
Price for 2 people
US $400 
3/4 Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
Price for 2 people
US $500 
Half Day Trip – Private
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
Price for up to 6 people
US $700 
Half Day Trip – Private (PM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 12:30 PM
Price for up to 6 people
US $700 
3/4 Day Trip – Private

 In demand! Last booked: 5 days ago

FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
Price for up to 6 people
US $900 
Full Day Trip – Private
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
Price for up to 6 people
US $1,100 
There are 4 people looking at this charter.

Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.9/5
out of 5 stars from 84 reviews
Boat
4.8/5
Crew
4.9/5
Experience
4.8/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (103)

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Angler rating

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Anglers claimed

Good experience

99%

Appropriate for children

96%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

99%

Recommend this charter

96%

Caught fish

93%

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Tammy E.
Tammy E.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

3/4 day charter

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3/4 Day Trip – Private on July 6, 2025

Shawn and Row Row were great. Caught lots of fish and had a great time. We were a last minute charter but everything work out perfectly. I would definitely recommend Gradyful Fishing Charters.

Shawn and Row Row were great. Caught lots of fish and had a great time. We were a last minute charter but everything work out perfectly. I would definitely recommend Gradyful Fishing Charters.  

 Tammy E. recommends Gradyful Fishing Charters

DOROTHEA E.
DOROTHEA E.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Patience then excitement

VERIFIED

3/4 Day Trip on May 12, 2025

We took the 6hr charter and good thing we did. The first 4hrs we didn't catch anything and then all of a sudden we had 5 lines with fish. In the end we caught 14 fish to keep and had to throw back a few that were too small. Patience paid off. Would definitely recommend this charter!!

We took the 6hr charter and good thing we did. The first 4hrs we didn't catch anything and then all of a sudden we had 5 lines with fish. In the end we caught 14 fish to keep and had to throw back a few that were too small. Patience paid off. Would definitely recommend this charter!!  

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 DOROTHEA E. recommends Gradyful Fishing Charters

MARILYN S.
MARILYN S.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

What a great day!!

VERIFIED

Half Day Trip – Private on October 1, 2024

We booked a half day fishing trip with Captain Shawn and his First Mate Blake for today. What a fantastic experience!!! They were so professional and accommodating. I have never seen a young man work as hard and fast as Blake! He ran circles around us preparing the rods and helping us catch the fish. We had a great day and would highly recommend them to anyone wanting to fish here in Pompano.

We booked a half day fishing trip with Captain Shawn and his First Mate Blake for today. What a fantastic experience!!! They were so professional and accommodating. I have never seen a young man work as hard and fast as Blake! He ran circles around us preparing the rods and helping us catch the fish. We had a great day and would highly recommend them to anyone wanting to fish here in Pompano.  

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 MARILYN S. recommends Gradyful Fishing Charters
Shawn Safris
Shawn Safris (The Captain)
Replied on October 2, 2024
Thats so much for the great review!!! We try hard!! Glad you had fun, hope to see you again soon🎣🎣🎣🎣

Ben L.
Ben L.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Mahi-mahi madness

VERIFIED

3/4 Day Trip on May 28, 2025

Captain and crew were well versed in the fishing world. They were very helpful with answering questions and the put us on the fish. We caught lots of mahi-mahi. Great day overall, and I definitely would recommend.

Captain and crew were well versed in the fishing world. They were very helpful with answering questions and the put us on the fish. We caught lots of mahi-mahi. Great day overall, and I definitely would recommend.  

 Ben L. recommends Gradyful Fishing Charters

Josh J.
Josh J.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Book this boat!

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Half Day Trip on April 13, 2025

Captain Shawn is great. He really knows the area and the fishing. Crew was great and really helpful without being in the way or doing too much. You couldn't ask for a better day on a better boat.

Captain Shawn is great. He really knows the area and the fishing. Crew was great and really helpful without being in the way or doing too much. You couldn't ask for a better day on a better boat.  

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Shawn Safris
Shawn Safris (The Captain)
Replied on April 14, 2025
Thanks for the great review!!! Had so much fun today with you guys. Hope to see you again soon

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FAQs about Gradyful Fishing Charters

What are the trip rates for 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 (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 (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)
Which amenities are available onboard with Gradyful Fishing Charters?

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
What's included in the trip price with Gradyful Fishing Charters?

Trips booked with Gradyful Fishing Charters include:

  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait (Upon request)
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Drinks (Water and soda)
  • First Mate
  • Fishing License (Licenses are included)
What types of fishing does Gradyful Fishing Charters offer?

Gradyful Fishing Charters offers the following types of fishing:

  • Lake Fishing (Available upon request)
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing
  • Reef Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing
What fishing techniques does Gradyful Fishing Charters offer?

Gradyful Fishing Charters offers the following fishing techniques:

  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Drift Fishing
  • Deep Sea Fishing
Which fish species can I catch with Gradyful Fishing Charters?

Top targeted fish species with Gradyful Fishing Charters include:

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

Your captain

Shawn Safris

Pompano Beach, Florida, United States

4 Fishing Reports
84 Customer reviews
Response time 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.

The fish you can target

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

What is the boat like?

Boat Image
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?

Lake Fishing

Available upon request

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

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 and soda

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.

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
Bass (Largemouth)Bass (Largemouth)
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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