Big Game Sportfishing Charters
Big Game Sportfishing Charters
Want to catch the biggest fish in Fort Lauderdale? Look no further than “Big Game Sportfishing Charters”! Captain Rod Roydhouse has over 3 decades of experience in these waters and looks forward to showing novice and experienced anglers alike a great time fishing for some of Florida’s finest.
Hop aboard a 46’ Hatteras sport fishing boat, which can accommodate up to 6 guests. She has a large fishing cockpit with a big game fighting chair, a fully air-conditioned cabin with sofas, and upper deck flybridge where the captain steers the boat from. She also features the latest in tech including GPS, Fish Finder, outriggers, and downriggers.
Your target list is vast and depends on seasonality. Head down during the fall and winter and it’s all about Sailfish, one of the most sought after catches in South Florida. Come spring and summer you’ll face off with hard-fighting Sharks including Hammerhead, Mako, Thresher, and Tiger.
A popular year-round catch is Swordfish. You’ll have to venture further offshore but it’s well worth the journey! Kingfish, Amberjack, and Barracuda also keep things interesting and make for consistent catches.
Capt. Rod provides all of the gear you need for a successful day including rods, reels, tackle, and live bait. Feel free to bring along any drinks and snacks you’d like to enjoy and store them in the freezing cold cooler. Lastly don’t forget your sun protection!
Strap in for an incredible day of diverse fishing in some of Florida’s most productive waters with Big Game Sportfishing Charters!
Customer reviews
Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (239)
+236Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
85%
Appropriate for children
84%
Friendly captain
97%
Satisfied with the boat
93%
Recommend this charter
89%
Caught fish
71%
May 25, 2025
4 Hour Trip (PM) – Shared
Great day on the water!
Captain Chris and Mate Christina were great. It was a slow day but we caught fish! Capt. Chris never gave up and continued to try different methods of fishing. I had a great time! Thank you!
Captain Chris and Mate Christina were great. It was a slow day but we caught fish! Capt. Chris never gave up and continued to...
Sep 24, 2025
4 Hour Trip – Shared (AM)
September fishing trip
Apr 17, 2025
4 Hour Trip (AM)
Fun 4 hours
My wife and I took my two boys, 7 and 10, out for their first fishing trip. Captain Chris and 1st mate Jack couldn’t have been more enjoyable to be with for a 4 hour private boat! 6 fish later we all had a great day and wouldn’t hesitate to book with them again
My wife and I took my two boys, 7 and 10, out for their first fishing trip. Captain Chris and 1st mate Jack couldn’t have been...
Mar 4, 2025
4 Hour Trip – Shared (AM)
March fishing trip
We booked on fishing Booker with "big game" we live in fort Myers ,so we drove over and once we got there we were told we will not be fishing with the boat "big game" we will be fishing with another boat name! We ended up in a boat named "Buzz" I believe it was ! That's all besides the point it was overly choppy waves were outrageously big all over the place captain and first mate did their absolute best you can't predict the weather he can't predict the chop in the waves I appreciate everything they did unfortunately we had to leave due to my son getting seasick and the other parties son getting seasick also! P.s. My son did get to hook up,fight and get pictures with a Fat 55 inch "Golden amberjack"!!!
We booked on fishing Booker with "big game" we live in fort Myers ,so we drove over and once we got there we were told we will...
Jun 24, 2025
4 Hour Trip – Shared (AM)
Great Fishing Trip
Captain Will and Mate Ben, were awesome! We caught lots of fish.. even a 9 ft lemon shark! Amazing 1st time sport fishing experience.
Captain Will and Mate Ben, were awesome! We caught lots of fish.. even a 9 ft lemon shark! Amazing 1st time sport fishing experience....
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Customer reviews
Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (239)
+236Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
85%
Appropriate for children
84%
Friendly captain
97%
Satisfied with the boat
93%
Recommend this charter
89%
Caught fish
71%
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Great day on the water!
4 Hour Trip (PM) – Shared on May 25, 2025
Captain Chris and Mate Christina were great. It was a slow day but we caught fish! Capt. Chris never gave up and continued to try different methods of fishing. I had a great time! Thank you!
Captain Chris and Mate Christina were great. It was a slow day but we caught fish! Capt. Chris never gave up and continued to try different methods of fishing. I had a great time! Thank you!
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
September fishing trip
4 Hour Trip – Shared (AM) on September 24, 2025
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Fun 4 hours
4 Hour Trip (AM) on April 17, 2025
My wife and I took my two boys, 7 and 10, out for their first fishing trip. Captain Chris and 1st mate Jack couldn’t have been more enjoyable to be with for a 4 hour private boat! 6 fish later we all had a great day and wouldn’t hesitate to book with them again
My wife and I took my two boys, 7 and 10, out for their first fishing trip. Captain Chris and 1st mate Jack couldn’t have been more enjoyable to be with for a 4 hour private boat! 6 fish later we all had a great day and wouldn’t hesitate to book with them again
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
March fishing trip
4 Hour Trip – Shared (AM) on March 4, 2025
We booked on fishing Booker with "big game" we live in fort Myers ,so we drove over and once we got there we were told we will not be fishing with the boat "big game" we will be fishing with another boat name! We ended up in a boat named "Buzz" I believe it was ! That's all besides the point it was overly choppy waves were outrageously big all over the place captain and first mate did their absolute best you can't predict the weather he can't predict the chop in the waves I appreciate everything they did unfortunately we had to leave due to my son getting seasick and the other parties son getting seasick also! P.s. My son did get to hook up,fight and get pictures with a Fat 55 inch "Golden amberjack"!!!
We booked on fishing Booker with "big game" we live in fort Myers ,so we drove over and once we got there we were told we will not be fishing with the boat "big game" we will be fishing with another boat name! We ended up in a boat named "Buzz" I believe it was ! That's all besides the point it was overly choppy waves were outrageously big all over the place captain and first mate did their absolute best you can't predict the weather he can't predict the chop in the waves I appreciate everything...
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Great Fishing Trip
4 Hour Trip – Shared (AM) on June 24, 2025
Captain Will and Mate Ben, were awesome! We caught lots of fish.. even a 9 ft lemon shark! Amazing 1st time sport fishing experience.
Captain Will and Mate Ben, were awesome! We caught lots of fish.. even a 9 ft lemon shark! Amazing 1st time sport fishing experience.
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