Marlin My Darlin Sportfishing 

4.8/5 (591 reviews)
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  801 Seabreeze Blvd (Bahia Mar Marina) Dock H, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316, United States

Marlin My Darlin Sportfishing 

 
State licensed
4.8/5 (591)
 Angler's Choice
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801 Seabreeze Blvd (Bahia Mar Marina) Dock H
Fort Lauderdale, FL, United States
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Marlin My Darlin Sportfishing is a company with an excellent reputation and almost half a century of local experience in Fort Lauderdale and the surrounding areas. Offering all types of fishing, the crew specializes in catching big fish in a professional and relaxing atmosphere. Join them for a fun day out, and you will fish with the locals like the locals.

Every charter can be tailored to meet your specific needs. Whichever species you want to take off your Southeast Florida bucket list, the crew will do their best to make it happen. Target surface and mid-depth Pelagic species, including Sailfish, Wahoo, Blackfin and Skipjack Tuna, Mahi Mahi, King Mackerel, False Albacore, Blue Marlin, and White Marlin. Troll live bait or artificial that the crew prepares themselves.

Bottom fish for Grey and Golden Tilefish, Grouper, and Snapper in the waters ranging from 50 to over 800 feet in depth. And if you are after something special, let the team take you Sailfishing. They were on the ground floor of the introduction of fishing for Sailfish with kites in South Florida!

Marlin My Darlin Sportfishing will offer spinning rods and reels and live bait for Sailfish, as well as soft rod and reel tackle for young anglers and all the way up to heavy tackle for big Shark. All trips come with Penn and Shimano tackle, as well as bottled water and the licenses.

All the magic happens aboard the ‘Marlin My Darlin.’ She is a 50’ customized Hatteras flybridge boat with twin 430 HP turbocharged Detroit Diesel engines. The Marlin My Darlin is a true work of art with all the comforts of home. She is fully air-conditioned with leather seating inside if you wish a break from the Floridian sun.

Marlin My Darlin Sportfishing was recently acquired by All-Inclusive Sportfishing, a wonderful charter company known for its expertise and dedication. This means that the legacy of exceptional service will carry on, ensuring that every angler has an amazing experience on the water.

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Rating

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

Anglers' gallery (829)

Star Trek Caliber!!!
amazing trip
amazing trip
amazing trip
amazing trip
amazing trip
+823

What anglers say

94%
Great experience
94%
Family friendly
99%
Friendly captain
99%
Good boat
96%
Recommended
85%
Caught fish

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Mark Ferraro
Mark Ferraro
5.0
Verified
Go Big or Go Home!!
3/4 Day Trip (AM) on December 13, 20255 adults
For us, this was an experience of a lifetime! Visiting our son in Ft. Lauderdale we had an empty morning in our schedule. After checking out the availability and reading some reviews, we decided to go with Marlin My Darling. From the minute we showed up, I knew we got this right! We were greeted by Kaylee our awesome First Mate and her Capt. Nick. They asked us what we wanted to fish for? We opted for Capt. & Crews choice, Show us a good time and if we catch some fish great. It didn’t take long… 10 minutes in we catch a 40” mahi-mahi. That was just the beginning. We trolled, drifted, kite fished and bottom fished hoping for the big one, We were on fish the whole time, we caught (2) 40” Mahi’s, 8 yellowtail snappers, triggers, mackerel, lizard fish, a large moray eel and the last fish of the day was an absolute wall-hanger - massive 120” Hammerhead Shark😳. The fishing aside, nothing was more important than the experience we had with our FirstMate Kaylee and Capt. Nick. They worked so hard and the fishing Gods were blessing us. We fought the shark for about 90 minutes, taking turns, it was seamless changing in and out of the fighting chair and then Capt. Nick came down from the crows nest got an official measurement and a tag into the shark and lots of pictures. It’s always good when you go on these trips and catch fish, but that’s not guaranteed! what was is controllable is the people that take you out on the water and their commitment to showing the customer a great time. Kaylee educated us on everything that was happening with multiple lines in the water doing different things - we understood everything that was going on amidst the chaos. These two were just amazing! We give them five stars across-the-board! More importantly, we met two new friends. This will be one of our regular to do’s when we come down to visit! If you’re surfing the Internet looking for a charter - look no further, this was an amazing experience. Thank you, Kaylee and Capt. Nick will see you again soon and thank you, Marlin My Darling for putting together such a great experience for us.
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Reported catch:
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Hammerhead Shark
Red Snapper
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Donna Demarco
Donna Demarco
5.0
Verified
Outstanding Catching Trip!
5 Hour Trip PM on October 31, 20252 adults
We booked Marlin my Darlin for a 5 hour afternoon fishing trip. Meet up with the boat was super easy, even though they were not at their regular slip due to the Fort Lauderdale boat show. As soon as we headed out, lines were in the water catching bait fish. We caught a golden amberjack over 50 inches, a great barracuda about the same size, and 2 skip jack. Captain Nick knew exactly how to find the fish, and how to hook up. Also, his first mate Kaylee and second mate Landon were outstanding as well. We have been on many fishing charters and would highly recommend this crew. We would definitely book again as long as we could get the same Captain and crew. Thanks for a great day.
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Response from Captain
November 11, 2025
Donna, Thanks for taking the time to write a review it means alot. Glad to here your trip was a success and you had a great time. The crew would love to take you back out whenever your ready. sincerely capt adam
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Patrick Lawrence
Patrick Lawrence
5.0
Verified
Amazing time!
5 Hour Trip AM on July 27, 20256 adults
We had an amazing experience aboard the Marlin My Darlin fishing charter out of Fort Lauderdale! Captain Nick was outstanding at finding the best fishing spots to troll and really made the day exciting. Kay was incredible, she not only set the lines and gave clear, educational instructions, but also expertly brought in the fish after we reeled them in. Her knowledge and energy made the whole experience smooth and enjoyable. Both Nick and Kay were polite, professional, and made us feel completely welcome. Highly recommend this charter for anyone looking for a top-tier fishing adventure!
Response from Captain
August 7, 2025
Thank you very much, Patrick. We appreciate the great review and your business. We look forward to seeing you again soon. Please don’t hesitate to give us a call next time.
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Penny Wilkins
Penny Wilkins
5.0
Verified
Epic trip
Half Day Trip (PM) on July 11, 20252 adults1 child
Captain JJ and 1st mate Kaylee were fantastic! The 50ft boat was clean, comfy inside, coolers and fridge for whatever we wanted to bring and all of their fishing rod/reels were top notch! Kaylee was awesome with my 12 year old son who loves to fish at home as she explained all the things we would see and what to do throughout the day! She answered ALL of his questions and was so incredibly kind! We had an epic day catching bonita, Spanish mackerel, 61 inch WAHOO and then they switched out their rods to bring in the real big fish! Ended the trip with an 11ft hammerhead shark! JJ and Kaylee are who you want to book with if you are looking for a crew to make your experience fun and who will work hard to make it awesome!
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Reported catch:
Wahoo
Hammerhead Shark
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Carla  Athen
Carla Athen
5.0
Verified
A VaCa Must Do!
5 Hour Trip AM on March 20, 20254 adults
I highly recommend booking a fishing trip with Marlin My Darlin Sportfishing. Great communication with the captain. Clear instructions on how to get to their location. I’ve not seen a cleaner, well maintained fishing boat. Captain JB quickly went over the “game plan” and we were off to a great fishing experience. Loved having a local fishing team as our guides. Captain JB and Chris are an amazing team. We not only caught great/fun fish my son caught a trophy Amber Jack!!! Trust me when I say you will not find a nicer crew. Money well spent on this 5 hr fishing trip. #GreatFamilyMemories.
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US $800 
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Rating

4.8
591 reviews
5
535
4
36
3
11
2
5
1
1
4.9
Boat & equipment
4.8
Captain & crew
4.8
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (829)

Star Trek Caliber!!!
amazing trip
amazing trip
amazing trip
amazing trip
amazing trip
+823

What anglers say

94%
Great experience
94%
Family friendly
99%
Friendly captain
99%
Good boat
96%
Recommended
85%
Caught fish

All reviews (591)

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Showing 15 of 591 reviews
Mark Ferraro
Mark Ferraro
5.0
Verified
Go Big or Go Home!!
3/4 Day Trip (AM) on December 13, 20255 adults
For us, this was an experience of a lifetime! Visiting our son in Ft. Lauderdale we had an empty morning in our schedule. After checking out the availability and reading some reviews, we decided to go with Marlin My Darling. From the minute we showed up, I knew we got this right! We were greeted by Kaylee our awesome First Mate and her Capt. Nick. They asked us what we wanted to fish for? We opted for Capt. & Crews choice, Show us a good time and if we catch some fish great. It didn’t take long… 10 minutes in we catch a 40” mahi-mahi. That was just the beginning. We trolled, drifted, kite fished and bottom fished hoping for the big one, We were on fish the whole time, we caught (2) 40” Mahi’s, 8 yellowtail snappers, triggers, mackerel, lizard fish, a large moray eel and the last fish of the day was an absolute wall-hanger - massive 120” Hammerhead Shark😳. The fishing aside, nothing was more important than the experience we had with our FirstMate Kaylee and Capt. Nick. They worked so hard and the fishing Gods were blessing us. We fought the shark for about 90 minutes, taking turns, it was seamless changing in and out of the fighting chair and then Capt. Nick came down from the crows nest got an official measurement and a tag into the shark and lots of pictures. It’s always good when you go on these trips and catch fish, but that’s not guaranteed! what was is controllable is the people that take you out on the water and their commitment to showing the customer a great time. Kaylee educated us on everything that was happening with multiple lines in the water doing different things - we understood everything that was going on amidst the chaos. These two were just amazing! We give them five stars across-the-board! More importantly, we met two new friends. This will be one of our regular to do’s when we come down to visit! If you’re surfing the Internet looking for a charter - look no further, this was an amazing experience. Thank you, Kaylee and Capt. Nick will see you again soon and thank you, Marlin My Darling for putting together such a great experience for us.
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+7
Reported catch:
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Hammerhead Shark
Red Snapper
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Donna Demarco
Donna Demarco
5.0
Verified
Outstanding Catching Trip!
5 Hour Trip PM on October 31, 20252 adults
We booked Marlin my Darlin for a 5 hour afternoon fishing trip. Meet up with the boat was super easy, even though they were not at their regular slip due to the Fort Lauderdale boat show. As soon as we headed out, lines were in the water catching bait fish. We caught a golden amberjack over 50 inches, a great barracuda about the same size, and 2 skip jack. Captain Nick knew exactly how to find the fish, and how to hook up. Also, his first mate Kaylee and second mate Landon were outstanding as well. We have been on many fishing charters and would highly recommend this crew. We would definitely book again as long as we could get the same Captain and crew. Thanks for a great day.
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Response from Captain
November 11, 2025
Donna, Thanks for taking the time to write a review it means alot. Glad to here your trip was a success and you had a great time. The crew would love to take you back out whenever your ready. sincerely capt adam
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Patrick Lawrence
Patrick Lawrence
5.0
Verified
Amazing time!
5 Hour Trip AM on July 27, 20256 adults
We had an amazing experience aboard the Marlin My Darlin fishing charter out of Fort Lauderdale! Captain Nick was outstanding at finding the best fishing spots to troll and really made the day exciting. Kay was incredible, she not only set the lines and gave clear, educational instructions, but also expertly brought in the fish after we reeled them in. Her knowledge and energy made the whole experience smooth and enjoyable. Both Nick and Kay were polite, professional, and made us feel completely welcome. Highly recommend this charter for anyone looking for a top-tier fishing adventure!
Response from Captain
August 7, 2025
Thank you very much, Patrick. We appreciate the great review and your business. We look forward to seeing you again soon. Please don’t hesitate to give us a call next time.
1
Penny Wilkins
Penny Wilkins
5.0
Verified
Epic trip
Half Day Trip (PM) on July 11, 20252 adults1 child
Captain JJ and 1st mate Kaylee were fantastic! The 50ft boat was clean, comfy inside, coolers and fridge for whatever we wanted to bring and all of their fishing rod/reels were top notch! Kaylee was awesome with my 12 year old son who loves to fish at home as she explained all the things we would see and what to do throughout the day! She answered ALL of his questions and was so incredibly kind! We had an epic day catching bonita, Spanish mackerel, 61 inch WAHOO and then they switched out their rods to bring in the real big fish! Ended the trip with an 11ft hammerhead shark! JJ and Kaylee are who you want to book with if you are looking for a crew to make your experience fun and who will work hard to make it awesome!
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Reported catch:
Wahoo
Hammerhead Shark
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Carla  Athen
Carla Athen
5.0
Verified
A VaCa Must Do!
5 Hour Trip AM on March 20, 20254 adults
I highly recommend booking a fishing trip with Marlin My Darlin Sportfishing. Great communication with the captain. Clear instructions on how to get to their location. I’ve not seen a cleaner, well maintained fishing boat. Captain JB quickly went over the “game plan” and we were off to a great fishing experience. Loved having a local fishing team as our guides. Captain JB and Chris are an amazing team. We not only caught great/fun fish my son caught a trophy Amber Jack!!! Trust me when I say you will not find a nicer crew. Money well spent on this 5 hr fishing trip. #GreatFamilyMemories.
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What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
50 ft
Year built
1997
Restored in
2016
Boat manufacturer
Hatteras
Boat type
Sportfishing

Engine model
Detroit Diesel
Powered by
2 x 438HP
Max cruising speed
20 knots
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