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!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Shared trip
    4 Hour Trip – Shared (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Seasonal trip (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun)
    US $430
    Head out for a half day of trolling, live baiting and /or shipwreck fishing with other like-minded anglers on this shared morning trip! You'll hook into the likes of Sailfish, Tuna, Mahi Mahi, Wahoo, Barracuda, Shark, and Amberjack. Capt. Rod chooses the best techniques based on what's biting and what will land you your catch. He also brings along all of the fishing gear you need for a successful day. Pack any drinks and snacks you'd like to enjoy and you're all set!
  • Shared trip
    4 Hour Trip (PM) – Shared
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    US $430
    Head out for an afternoon of fishing with other passionate anglers on this half day shared trip! You'll go live baiting and shipwreck fishing for the likes of Sailfish, Tuna, Mahi Mahi, Wahoo, Barracuda, Sharks, and Amberjack. Your targets and techniques vary depending on what's biting best that day. Capt. Rod brings along all of the gear you need so all you need to pack are any drinks and snacks you'd like to enjoy.
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip – Shark Fishing
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    US $925
    Head out for 4 hours of big game Shark fishing in Fort Lauderdale! With the warm Gulfstream waters just a mile offshore, one of the most epic Shark fisheries around is at your fingertips. You'll make good use of the fighting chair to reel in the likes of Hammerhead, Mako, Thresher, Bull, and Tiger Sharks. Capt. Rod provides all the fishing gear and live bait you need to hook into the catch of a lifetime!
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    US $925
    There's nothing quite like an afternoon on the water in Fort Lauderdale. Choose between trolling, live baiting, and shipwreck fishing, or try all three! Your target list includes Kingfish, Tuna, Wahoo, Sailfish, Sharks, and Amberjack. The boat is all yours and Capt. Rod and his first mate help you land your trophy with gear and live bait they provide.
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $975
    Head out for 4 hours of epic morning fishing off the coast of Fort Lauderdale! You'll do a combination of trolling, live baiting and shipwreck fishing for the likes of Kingfish, Tuna, Wahoo, Sailfish, and Sharks. Let Capt. Rod know what you're after and he'll get you on it! No need to worry about gear or bait either – he brings along everything you need for a successful day.
  • Private trip
    8 Hour Trip
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $1,950
    There's nothing quite like a full day on the waters surrounding Fort Lauderdale! Your target list is vast and includes the likes of Kingfish, Tuna, Mahi Mahi, Sailfish, Sharks, and Amberjack. Let Capt. Rod know what your dream catch is and he'll let you know what technique is best! He also brings along all of the live bait and gear you need for a successful day. All you'll want to pack are enough drinks and snacks to keep you going.
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FAQs about Big Game Sportfishing Charters

Big Game Sportfishing Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $215 per person - 4 Hour Trip – Shared (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $215 per person - 4 Hour Trip (PM) – Shared (4 hours)
  • US $925 per group - 4 Hour Trip – Shark Fishing (4 hours)
  • US $925 per group - 4 Hour Trip (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $975 per group - 4 Hour Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $1,950 per group - 8 Hour Trip (8 hours)

When you book a trip with Big Game Sportfishing Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • Air Conditioning
  • Fighting Chair
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Flybridge
  • Live Bait Well
  • Outriggers
  • Ice Box

Trips booked with Big Game Sportfishing Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • First Mate
  • Fishing License

Big Game Sportfishing Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Offshore Fishing
  • Reef Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing

Big Game Sportfishing Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Kite Fishing
  • Deep Sea Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Big Game Sportfishing Charters include:
  • Amberjack
  • Barracuda (Great)
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Sailfish
  • Shark (Bull)
  • Shark (Hammerhead)
  • Shark (Mako)
  • Shark (Thresher)
  • Shark (Tiger)
  • Swordfish
  • Wahoo

Meet the Captain

Rod Roydhouse
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States
3 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
226 Customer reviews
Response time 2 hours
Member since February 2017
My dad has been fishing in Fort Lauderdale since the 60s. I grew up fishing in here too and became a captain the day I turned 18 – and I've been out fishing every day since! I love fishing and love getting my customers hooked up to the fish of a lifetime. Nothing thrills me more than having people come fishing with me year after year and planning their vacation based on coming out on a big game fishing charter with me. I love to fish and love getting new people into this sport. It's a lot of fun and there isn't any excitement to match being hooked up to a world-class gamefish.

About this listing

Targeted species

Amberjack Amberjack
Barracuda (Great) Great Barracuda
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi) Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
King Mackerel (Kingfish) King Mackerel (Kingfish)

Boat specs

Hatteras (Sportfishing) originally built in 1985. Powered by 2 500HP Detroit Diesel engines.

Length
46 ft
Capacity
6 persons

Types of fishing

Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing

Fishing techniques

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

Amenities

Toilet
Air Conditioning
Fighting Chair
GPS
Fishfinder
Flybridge

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
First Mate
Fishing License

Cancellation policy

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.

Listing policies

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

Payment

Book with 20% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 20% 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
Visa
Mastercard
American Express

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.5 / 5
out of 5 stars from 226 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.5 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.4 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (212)
Friendly and knowledgeable!
June fishing trip
June fishing trip
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Angler rating
166
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
86%
Friendly captain
97%
Recommend this charter
90%
Appropriate for children
83%
Satisfied with the boat
94%
Caught fish
69%
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Christi H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Friendly and knowledgeable!

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour Trip (PM) – Shared on March 19, 2024
They worked hard to ensure our day was memorable!! Large Amberjacks caught with Bonita that we caught!! Thanks to Andrew and...
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Jason M.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
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4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Beautiful weather, calm waters

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip – Shared (AM) on February 26, 2024
Warm weather, but February, so the fishing is a little slow. Only caught 2 Bonitos on the trolling, stopped and chummed the...
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Thomas K.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fantastic

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (PM) – Shared on January 6, 2024
Excellent equipment and crew.  Extremely pleased and would definitely do again
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David C.
Schenectady, NY
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Half day afternoon trip

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (PM) – Shared on May 22, 2023
Mick and Paul did a great job finding fish, Mick changed up bait and lures until he found what worked. We caught a little bit...
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Todd D.
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Half day trip with Captain Paul and first mate Dave

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip – Shark Fishing on April 13, 2023
First time family sport fishing trip The Captain and first mate were truly professional and made our trip awesome…They...
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