YB Normal - Port Everglades 

4.8
(500 reviews)
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Federally permitted
 North Beach Road 151, Dania Beach, FL 33004, United States–

YB Normal - Port Everglades 

Dania Beach, FL, United States
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43 ft
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4.8
(500 reviews)

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For over a decade, YB Normal has taken clients out for many great days of fishing. Check out are hundreds of reviews. YB Normal is perfectly docked right at the north Port Everglades, inlet-positioning us directly in the middle of Fort Lauderdale and Hollywood. When you fish with us, your lines are in the deep, catching fish before the other boats even clear the Harbor. Enjoy plenty of safe, easy parking close to the boat.  With easy access right in the Dania Beach/Port Everglades corridor, we are a fast 10-to-15-minute drive from any major hotel or resort on Fort Lauderdale Beach or Hollywood Beach. Captain Vinnie offers a wide range of trips, with 3 to 10-hour packages.  With these many options, there is no excuse not to go fishing!
Captain Vinnie is a true owner-operator who personally runs every charter on YB Normal. Captain Vinnie's passion for catching fish is unmatched and will give it his best every time. Whether you are a seasoned angler, a beginner, or looking for a memorable family day on the water we try to tailor a trip for you.   
The YB Normal is a 43' Torres Sport fishing yacht which has seen regular maintenance since the day she was built and makes for the perfect place for groups up to 6 anglers. She has a comfortable, air-conditioned interior with a bathroom, large couch, refrigerator, freezer, and plenty of space to relax between bites. Our wide-beam provides a stable, rock-solid ride that minimizes boat roll, keeping you comfortable. Always remember to consider Ride Quality, Restroom, Sun Protection and Shelter from the Rain when picking a Charter so you have a pleasant experience.
Loaded with state of the art equipment and tech, the latest from Garmin and Furuno will have you fishing in the right spot.
Be sure to check out our weekly fishing reports and get in touch with Captain Vinnie and see what he recommends for you. Whatever you do, you are in for a great time, with an experienced captain and quality equipment. Might as well be you!

For over a decade, YB Normal has taken clients out for many great days of fishing. Check out are hundreds of reviews. YB Normal is perfectly docked right at the north Port Everglades, inlet-positioning us directly in the middle of Fort Lauderdale and Hollywood. When you fish with us, your lines are in the deep, catching fish before the other boats even clear the Harbor. Enjoy plenty of safe, easy parking close to the boat.  With easy access right in the Dania Beach/Port Everglades corridor, we are a fast 10-to-15-minute drive from any major hotel or resort on Fort Lauderdale Beach or Hollywood Beach. Captain Vinnie offers a wide range of trips, with 3 to 10-hour packages.  With these many options, there is no excuse not to go fishing!
Captain Vinnie is a true owner-operator who personally runs every charter on YB Normal. Captain Vinnie's passion for catching fish is unmatched and will give it his best every time. Whether you are a seasoned angler, a beginner, or looking for a memorable family day on the water we try to tailor a trip for you.   
The YB Normal is a 43' Torres Sport fishing yacht which has seen regular maintenance since the day she was built and makes for the perfect place for groups up to 6 anglers. She has a comfortable, air-conditioned interior with a bathroom, large couch, refrigerator, freezer, and plenty of space to relax between bites. Our wide-beam provides a stable, rock-solid ride that minimizes boat roll, keeping you comfortable. Always remember to consider Ride Quality, Restroom, Sun Protection and Shelter from the Rain when picking a Charter so you have a pleasant experience.
Loaded with state of the art equipment and tech, the latest from Garmin and Furuno will have you fishing in the right spot.
Be sure to check out our weekly fishing reports and get in touch with Captain Vinnie and see what he recommends for you. Whatever you do, you are in for a great time, with an experienced captain and quality equipment. Might as well be you!

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3 Hour Beginners Trip (AM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
3 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Barracuda (Great)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Sailfish
+2
US $600
Entire boat: up to 6 people
4 Hour Trip – Private
In high demand Last booked: 3 days ago
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip multiple starting times (7:30 AM, 1:00 PM)
Barracuda (Great)
Amberjack
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
+6
US $800
Entire boat: up to 6 people
5 Hour Trip (AM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
5 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Barracuda (Great)
Amberjack
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
+4
US $950
Entire boat: up to 6 people
6 Hour Trip (AM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Amberjack
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Sailfish
+4
US $1,100
Entire boat: up to 6 people
6 Hour Trip (PM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 1:00 PM
Seasonal trip
Mar 15 - Nov 5
Barracuda (Great)
Amberjack
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
+8
US $1,100
Entire boat: up to 6 people
8 Hour Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Amberjack
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Sailfish
+7
US $1,500
Entire boat: up to 6 people
10 Hour Trip – Offshore Mahi
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
10 hour trip starts at 6:30 AM
Seasonal trip
Jul 20 - Nov 30
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Tuna (Skipjack)
Wahoo
Tuna (Blackfin)
US $1,700
Entire boat: up to 6 people
10 Hour Trip – Daytime Swordfish
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
10 hour trip starts at 6:30 AM
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Swordfish
Tuna (Skipjack)
Wahoo
+1
US $1,800
Entire boat: up to 6 people
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Rating

4.8
500 reviews
4.8
Boat & equipment
4.8
Captain & crew
4.8
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (863)

What anglers say

93%
Great experience
94%
Family friendly
94%
Friendly captain
99%
Good boat
95%
Recommended
92%
Caught fish

Reviews (500)

  • Eversley Francois
    Eversley Francois
    us
    New Jersey, US
    •
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Wonderful fishing experience!

    5 Hour Trip (AM) on April 3, 2026 • 6 adults • 3 children

    My son and I met up with my high school friend with his 2 sons and his dad. We all had an amazing time. Captain treated us to some Kite fishing as the water was extremely rough. Even with the rough seas he put us onto some sail fish and feisty barracudas. Our goal was to get a mahi for dinner and guess what, a solid one as big as the cooler hit the lines. We left this trip fully satisfied and will certainly book this again with hopefully better water condition. I would love to jig for snapper next time! Do not pass up this experience!

  • John Stevenson
    John Stevenson
    gb
    United Kingdom
    •
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Great Day Fishing off Fort Lauderdale

    4 Hour Trip – Private - 1:00 PM on July 2, 2026 • 2 adults

    Great day out !! Captain Vinnie knows where to go to get fish and first mate John knew how to teach us to catch them - he was superb all trip. My wife and i were in town for the World Cup and decided to charter a boat for a new experience and are glad we went with Y B Normal. Whilst we have done a little fishing before back in Scotland, this was different and great fun - black fin tuna, barracuda, mahi mahi and a wahoo kept us busy. Charter only but well worth the cost. Easy to find at Dania Beach Marina.

  • Ronald Lee
    Ronald Lee
    Repeat angler
    us
    Florida, US
    •
    Member since 2025
    •
    2 trips
    4.7
    Verified

    Choppy waters but still a great trip and crew!

    4 Hour Trip – Private on May 25, 2026 • 4 adults

    Booked the trip several months ago and communication with Captain Vinnie was super easy. The waters were on the choppy side, but he had given us adequate notice of this the night before so everyone in our party took some dramamine prior to the trip and had no problems. Captain Vinnie did a great job finding the fish and his mate JT was awesome helping us! We caught mostly blackfin tuna but in the last 30 minutes we got a wahoo and a mahi mahi! He fileted those for us and gave us a restaurant recommendation where we took our fresh catch. We had them prepared 3 ways... fried, blackened, and sashimi style. All were delicious! We would definitely do this trip again and recommend Vinnie and JT to anyone!

  • Gary Liberman
    Gary Liberman
    cr
    Costa Rica
    •
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Great fishing trip

    4 Hour Trip – Private on December 30, 2025 • 3 adults

    We had an absolutely amazing fishing experience on our 4-hour morning trip, especially considering that this isn’t even the best season for fishing — and we still managed to land two Sailfish! I went with my two kids, and the entire trip was perfect from start to finish. The captain and deckhand were outstanding — extremely professional, friendly, and great with the kids. They worked nonstop to make sure we had a fun, exciting, and successful day on the water. I can’t recommend this company enough. If you’re looking for a professional crew, great vibes, and a truly memorable family fishing trip, this is the one to book. We will definitely be coming back!

  • Jonathan Eck
    Jonathan Eck
    us
    Kansas, US
    •
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Hammered a big pile of Snapper!

    4 Hour Trip – Private on July 28, 2026 • 3 adults • 2 children

    Captian Vinnie and his first mate JT were awesome! Trolling was a little tough due to the sea weed, but the guys worked hard to us some snapper. We stayed ontop of a huge school and caught 15+! I went with my two boys (8 and 10). It was their first deep sea trip and it was a memorable one. I can’t thank the crew enough. I would highly recommend YB Normal!

  • Eli Tate
    Eli Tate
    Repeat angler
    us
    North Carolina, US
    •
    Member since 2026
    •
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified
    New

    Great crew and fish

    4 Hour Trip – Private - 1:00 PM on September 12, 2026 • 2 adults • 1 child

    Capt Vinnie and mate Nick were great with lead up and dishing experience. Nick taught my 13 yo about everything and we caught Black fin, albacore and barracuda a plenty. Highly recommend.

  • Matt Hollenbaugh
    Matt Hollenbaugh
    us
    Ohio, US
    •
    Member since 2024
    5.0
    Verified

    Fantastic trip and crew

    8 Hour Trip on May 4, 2026 • 2 adults

    First off. One of the most responsive captains in the area. secondly deckhand and captain combined over 50 years of experience, thirdly we caught a abundance of fish and different species when no one else in the area was. Overall would highly recommend. and would book again with this crew!

  • Mason Mcneill
    Mason Mcneill
    us
    Utah, US
    •
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    an amazing trip

    3 Hour Beginners Trip (AM) on May 6, 2026 • 2 adults

    our first time fishing in the ocean was made so special with captain vinnie and john! they were very professional, we had great communication throughout the process and caught some very nice fish. the knowledge and experience of the crew made the whole trip so enjoyable.

  • Mort Jensen
    Mort Jensen
    Repeat angler
    us
    California, US
    •
    Member since 2025
    •
    4 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Great Day on the Water!

    5 Hour Trip (AM) on February 14, 2026 • 2 adults • 1 child

    We wanted bigger fish if possible so we started with trolling. We did catch a mahi-mahi but the action wasn’t there. That’s when we went fishing off the bottom and lightning struck! We caught quite a number of red snapper and trigger fish. 9 snapper and 7 trigger in all but we caught nearly double that considering those we tossed back (too small). We came to catch and Captain Vinny and Deckhand JT delivered!

  • Helen Minnich
    Helen Minnich
    Repeat angler
    us
    Florida, US
    •
    Member since 2021
    •
    4 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Great Fishing Charter with Captain Vinnie, again

    4 Hour Trip – Private on May 24, 2026 • 2 adults

    Captain Vinnie always delivers, we asked to target edible fish and we came home with a cooler full. We hit limit on Blackfin Tuna, caught a Mahi and a Wahoo. Looking forward to our next charter. Highly recommend. Book with confidence!

Rating

4.8
500 reviews
4.8
Boat & equipment
4.8
Captain & crew
4.8
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (863)

What anglers say

93%
Great experience
94%
Family friendly
94%
Friendly captain
99%
Good boat
95%
Recommended
92%
Caught fish

All reviews (500)

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Eversley Francois
Eversley Francois
us
New Jersey, US
•
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Wonderful fishing experience!
5 Hour Trip (AM) on April 3, 2026 • 3 adults • 3 children

My son and I met up with my high school friend with his 2 sons and his dad. We all had an amazing time. Captain treated us to some Kite fishing as the water was extremely rough. Even with the rough seas he put us onto some sail fish and feisty barracudas. Our goal was to get a mahi for dinner and guess what, a solid one as big as the cooler hit the lines. We left this trip fully satisfied and will certainly book this again with hopefully better water condition. I would love to jig for snapper next time! Do not pass up this experience!

Reported catch:
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Great Barracuda
Sailfish
Vinnie Sacks
Response from Captain

Eversley, thank you for coming out fishing with us. Even though it was a rough sea you guys were troopers and were rewarded for your efforts! thank you for the great review. looking forward to the next trip with you and your crew. thanks again Capt. Vinnie

John Stevenson
John Stevenson
gb
United Kingdom
•
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Great Day Fishing off Fort Lauderdale
4 Hour Trip – Private - 1:00 PM on July 2, 2026 • 2 adults

Great day out !! Captain Vinnie knows where to go to get fish and first mate John knew how to teach us to catch them - he was superb all trip. My wife and i were in town for the World Cup and decided to charter a boat for a new experience and are glad we went with Y B Normal. Whilst we have done a little fishing before back in Scotland, this was different and great fun - black fin tuna, barracuda, mahi mahi and a wahoo kept us busy. Charter only but well worth the cost. Easy to find at Dania Beach Marina.

Reported catch:
Great Barracuda
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Wahoo
Blackfin Tuna
Vinnie Sacks
Response from Captain

John, thank you for the great review! Im glad you guys had such a great time with us, its not to often we have clients all the way from scotland come fish with us thats cool in itself. Anyways thank you again and hope maybe some time down the road you come out with us again! Capt. Vinnie

Ron Lee
Ron Lee
Repeat angler
us
Florida, US
•
Member since 2025
•
2 trips
4.7
Verified
Choppy waters but still a great trip and crew!
4 Hour Trip – Private on May 25, 2026 • 4 adults

Booked the trip several months ago and communication with Captain Vinnie was super easy. The waters were on the choppy side, but he had given us adequate notice of this the night before so everyone in our party took some dramamine prior to the trip and had no problems. Captain Vinnie did a great job finding the fish and his mate JT was awesome helping us! We caught mostly blackfin tuna but in the last 30 minutes we got a wahoo and a mahi mahi! He fileted those for us and gave us a restaurant recommendation where we took our fresh catch. We had them prepared 3 ways... fried, blackened, and sashimi style. All were delicious! We would definitely do this trip again and recommend Vinnie and JT to anyone!

Vinnie Sacks
Response from Captain

Ron, thank you for coming out fishing with us. Im glad to hear that you and your friends enjoyed the trip. Im also glad to hear that you enjoyed the fresh fish that you caught as well. Thanks again Capt. Vinnie

Gary Liberman
Gary Liberman
cr
Costa Rica
•
Member since 2025
5.0
Verified
Great fishing trip
4 Hour Trip – Private on December 30, 2025 • 3 adults

We had an absolutely amazing fishing experience on our 4-hour morning trip, especially considering that this isn’t even the best season for fishing — and we still managed to land two Sailfish! I went with my two kids, and the entire trip was perfect from start to finish. The captain and deckhand were outstanding — extremely professional, friendly, and great with the kids. They worked nonstop to make sure we had a fun, exciting, and successful day on the water. I can’t recommend this company enough. If you’re looking for a professional crew, great vibes, and a truly memorable family fishing trip, this is the one to book. We will definitely be coming back!

Reported catch:
Sailfish
Vinnie Sacks
Response from Captain

Gary, thank you for coming out fishing with us. it was tough fishing but sometimes you need a little luck, and your trip was the true definition of its not over till its over, congrats on catching 2 sailfish. hope to do it again! thanks! Capt. Vinnie

Jonathan Eck
Jonathan Eck
us
Kansas, US
•
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Hammered a big pile of Snapper!
4 Hour Trip – Private on July 28, 2026 • 1 adult • 2 children

Captian Vinnie and his first mate JT were awesome! Trolling was a little tough due to the sea weed, but the guys worked hard to us some snapper. We stayed ontop of a huge school and caught 15+! I went with my two boys (8 and 10). It was their first deep sea trip and it was a memorable one. I can’t thank the crew enough. I would highly recommend YB Normal!

Vinnie Sacks
Response from Captain

Jonathan, thank you for coming out fishing with us. Im glad that your kids enjoyed the trip that is what its all about. I hope you enjoy the fresh fish and looking forward to the next trip with you and your family. thanks again! Capt. Vinnie

FAQs about YB Normal - Port Everglades

YB Normal - Port Everglades offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $600 per group - 3 Hour Beginners Trip (AM) (3 hours)
  • US $800 per group - 4 Hour Trip – Private (4 hours)
  • US $800 per group - 4 Hour Trip – Private - 1:00 PM (4 hours)
  • US $950 per group - 5 Hour Trip (AM) (5 hours)
  • US $1,100 per group - 6 Hour Trip (AM) (6 hours)
  • US $1,100 per group - 6 Hour Trip (PM) (6 hours)
  • US $1,500 per group - 8 Hour Trip (8 hours)
  • US $1,700 per group - 10 Hour Trip – Offshore Mahi (10 hours)
  • US $1,800 per group - 10 Hour Trip – Daytime Swordfish (10 hours)
When you book a trip with YB Normal - Port Everglades, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet electric
  • Air conditioning ice cold ac
  • Fighting chair custom built
  • GPS Garmin
  • Fishfinder Furuno
  • Bed dual beds available
  • Flybridge Plenty of seating for better view
  • Live bait well 50 gallon capacity
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator full size fridge and freezer
  • Multimedia system
  • Outriggers custom strung with multiple release clips
  • Ice box plenty of room for food and drinks
Trips booked with YB Normal - Port Everglades include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait (If requested, usually around $40-$80)
  • Lures (Live bait can be requested for around $40-$80)
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (Included after the charter)
  • First mate (works for tips 18% to 20%)
  • Fishing license (Included in every charter)
YB Normal - Port Everglades offers the following types of fishing:
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Offshore fishing (Depending on the type of trip we go anywhere from 1-10 miles offshore)
  • Reef fishing
  • Wreck fishing
YB Normal - Port Everglades 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 YB Normal - Port Everglades include:
  • Amberjack
  • Barracuda (Great)
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Grouper (Black)
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Sailfish
  • Shark (Hammerhead)
  • Snapper (Yellowtail)
  • Swordfish
  • Tilefish
  • Tuna (Blackfin)
  • Wahoo

Your captain

Vinnie Sacks
Vinnie Sacks

Dania Beach, Florida, United States

320 Fishing Reports
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500 Customer reviews
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Member since October 2017
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Captain Vinnie operates the YB Normal out of Fort Lauderdale, FL, and has worked aboard other boats in the area all his life. He loves being out on the water and getting groups on awesome fish. His favorite fish to catch is Black Grouper, but a huge part of what makes fishing so fun for him is never knowing what is going to bite next. This is what makes bottom fishing so fun for him - you can never tell what will take your bait!

Vinnie Sacks
Vinnie Sacks
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Captain Vinnie operates the YB Normal out of Fort Lauderdale, FL, and has worked aboard other boats in the area all his life. He loves being out on the water and getting groups on awesome fish. His favorite fish to catch is Black Grouper, but a huge part of what makes fishing so fun for him is never knowing what is going to bite next. This is what makes bottom fishing so fun for him - you can never tell what will take your bait!

The fish you can target

Amberjack
Amberjack
Great Barracuda
Great Barracuda
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Black Grouper
Black Grouper
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Sailfish
Sailfish
Hammerhead Shark
Hammerhead Shark
Yellowtail Snapper
Yellowtail Snapper
Swordfish
Swordfish
Tilefish
Tilefish
Blackfin Tuna
Blackfin Tuna
Wahoo
Wahoo
Amberjack
Amberjack
Great Barracuda
Great Barracuda
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Black Grouper
Black Grouper
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)

Real catches by this captain

  • Great crew and fish
    Eli T.
    Eli T.
  • Hammered a big pile of Snapper!
    Jonathan E.
    Jonathan E.
  • Great family trip!
    Mike G.
    Mike G.
  • excelente viaje!!!
    Mauricio P.
    Mauricio P.
  • Great experience
    Jacob H.
    Jacob H.
  • Choppy waters but still a great trip and crew!
    Ronald L.
    Ronald L.
  • Great Fishing Charter with Captain Vinnie, again
    Helen M.
    Helen M.
  • Fishing with Vinnie
    Kyer F.
    Kyer F.
  • caught the most fish ever!!
    Debra B.
    Debra B.
  • an amazing trip
    Mason M.
    Mason M.

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
43 ft
Year built
1985
Boat manufacturer
Torres
Boat type
Sportfishing
Engine model
John Deere 9.5L Turbo
Powered by
1 x 400HP
Max cruising speed
18 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

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
electric
Air conditioning
ice cold ac
Fighting chair
custom built
GPS
Garmin
Fishfinder
Furuno
Bed
dual beds available
Flybridge
Plenty of seating for better view
Live bait well
50 gallon capacity
Kitchen
Refrigerator
full size fridge and freezer
Multimedia system
Outriggers
custom strung with multiple release clips
Ice box
plenty of room for food and drinks
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
If requested, usually around $40-$80
Lures
Live bait can be requested for around $40-$80
Catch cleaning & filleting
Included after the charter
First mate
works for tips 18% to 20%
Fishing license
Included in every charter

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
All ages welcome
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed
Disabled accessible
accommodations available

How you can pay

Book with 30% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 30% 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

When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3.5% charge will apply.

What’s biting in Dania Beach right now

AmberjackAmberjack
Barracuda (Great)Barracuda (Great)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Grouper (Black)Grouper (Black)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)King Mackerel (Kingfish)
SailfishSailfish
Shark (Hammerhead)Shark (Hammerhead)
Snapper (Yellowtail)Snapper (Yellowtail)
SwordfishSwordfish
Tuna (Blackfin)Tuna (Blackfin)
WahooWahoo

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Rainy Week Of Deep Sea Fishing
September 17, 2026
Hello there, Capt. Vinnie here back with another Fort Lauderdale sport fishing report. This week has been a little slow for us here in the deep sea fishing department, it's offseason right now and these hefty fuel prices are not helping for business either, but we were able to get out on a few trips this week and thats all thanks to our great customers that come to fish with us which we are very grateful and thankful for. Fishing this week has been some what tough, i hate to say it but thats what it is, we seem to be having what's called a cold water upwelling at the moment and the reason I can confirm that is because we have been having northern currents on the surface and southern currents on the bottom bringing that colder water from up north, also we have been experiencing a healthy amount of rain and that has made the inshore waters very green. In terms of fishing the trolling bite has been decent to say the best, blackfin tuna and bonito aka false albacores have been super prevalent early in the mornings in depths around 200 feet, majority of the action has been on the surface with smaller lures trying to imitate flying fish, the earlier the better right now if you can get out before the sun comes up even better, once the sun seems to get up the bite fades quickly. There has been some pretty nice sized tunas around as big as 15lbs but the false albacores have been on the smaller side. Bottom fishing this week has been the real winner with solid catches of larger vermillion and yellow eye snappers. We had some very good luck fishing some hard bottom in 270 feet with some quality fish to prove it, the month of September is one of the last months that the snappers spawn out of Fort Lauderdale and from fishing out here for so many years I knew exactly where to look. Last but not least way offshore the mahi mahi fishing has been great but an all day trip is absolutely necessary because of the distance they been offshore. The mahi have been on weed lines and birds, the most important thing is to be ready incase a school comes up when you hook up, having extra rods rigged for that and live bait is going to help maximize opportunities if you get that school of fish behind the boat, September and October are great months for mahi fishing in Fort Lauderdale so keep that in mind when planning your next trip. This week please be sure to check out some great photos of some recent catches that where caught while out on our deep sea fishing charters in Fort Lauderdale and remember to give us a like and follow on social media platforms like facebook and instagram at Ybnormalsportfishing for daily fishing content. This week coming up we are going to be down for some much needed maintenance, but will return full throttle the week prior with plenty availability for your next deep sea fishing charter. If your heading down to south Florida and looking to do some fishing check out YB Normal for all your deep sea fishing needs servicing Fort Lauderdale, Dania beach, and Hollywood beach. more later..... Capt. Vinnie
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Labor Day Deep Sea Fishing
Labor Day Deep Sea Fishing
September 8, 2026
Hello there, Capt. Vinnie here with another Fort Lauderdale deep sea fishing report. This week has been a little bit of a tricky one, afternoon showers have been scaring a lot of people off from wanting to go deep sea fishing right now but the truth is, getting an early start like 7am can keep you in the fish and home in time to get you out of the weather. Now September is a month that is notorious for slow business here but it tends to have the best fishing of the whole year, which in terms makes that better for you the consumer. For the fishing report this week there has been a great bite inshore on kingfish. Kingfish is a very popular fish with a good amount of our customers. Its very good to make smoked for fish dip as well as blackened or fried. These fish have been very prevalent early in the mornings as shallow as 100 feet and have been biting best on our baits fished under the surface. Next species that has been good is blackfin tuna on early mornings, depths around 200-300 feet is where we have been fishing. The blackfin tunas like lures fished a little faster and a little further behind the boat, the most important thing is to not slow down when you get a bite, tunas are a schooling fish and keeping your same speed at the time of a hook up can result in multiple hook ups. Blackfins have been anywhere from 5-15lbs. We are just coming off of a full moon and that means wahoo, there has been a few nice wahoo as a "by- catch" while fishing for species like tuna. The outgoing tide in the early morning is going to give you the best chance at getting that trophy wahoo. Same depths as the tuna is where your going to want to be focusing most of your time, there has been a few bigger ones in the 30lb range but majority have been 18-25lbs. Another species that has been around and is always a pleasure is sailfish. These guys always bring joy to any anglers face with there fast runs and acrobatic jumps, primarily our sailfish season is winter to spring but we are seeing a nice little fall run right now, trolling has been the best option for all types of gamefish being there has been very light winds and a steady current. It is important to pay attention to surface baits with sailfish being around because you want to see the bite before they actually eat it. A lot of times sailfish will whack a bait with there bill and if there is no reaction they will loose interest quick, so its very important for the deckhand to notice that and reel the bait away to get that predator instinct. This week take a minute to check out some of the great photos this week of some recent catches that were caught while out on our deep sea fishing charters and remember to give us a like and follow on social media platforms like facebook and instagram at Ybnormalsportfishing for daily fishing content. For the rest of the month of September we have a good amount of availability for deep sea fishing charters and now is one of the best times of the year for that, so if your thinking about heading down to south Florida check out YB Normal servicing Fort Lauderdale, Dania beach, and Hollywood beach. More later... Capt. Vinnie
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Rainy Week Of Deep Sea Fishing
Rainy Week Of Deep Sea Fishing
September 17, 2026
Hello there, Capt. Vinnie here back with another Fort Lauderdale sport fishing report. This week has been a little slow for us here in the deep sea fishing department, it's offseason right now and these hefty fuel prices are not helping for business either, but we were able to get out on a few trips this week and thats all thanks to our great customers that come to fish with us which we are very grateful and thankful for. Fishing this week has been some what tough, i hate to say it but thats what it is, we seem to be having what's called a cold water upwelling at the moment and the reason I can confirm that is because we have been having northern currents on the surface and southern currents on the bottom bringing that colder water from up north, also we have been experiencing a healthy amount of rain and that has made the inshore waters very green. In terms of fishing the trolling bite has been decent to say the best, blackfin tuna and bonito aka false albacores have been super prevalent early in the mornings in depths around 200 feet, majority of the action has been on the surface with smaller lures trying to imitate flying fish, the earlier the better right now if you can get out before the sun comes up even better, once the sun seems to get up the bite fades quickly. There has been some pretty nice sized tunas around as big as 15lbs but the false albacores have been on the smaller side. Bottom fishing this week has been the real winner with solid catches of larger vermillion and yellow eye snappers. We had some very good luck fishing some hard bottom in 270 feet with some quality fish to prove it, the month of September is one of the last months that the snappers spawn out of Fort Lauderdale and from fishing out here for so many years I knew exactly where to look. Last but not least way offshore the mahi mahi fishing has been great but an all day trip is absolutely necessary because of the distance they been offshore. The mahi have been on weed lines and birds, the most important thing is to be ready incase a school comes up when you hook up, having extra rods rigged for that and live bait is going to help maximize opportunities if you get that school of fish behind the boat, September and October are great months for mahi fishing in Fort Lauderdale so keep that in mind when planning your next trip. This week please be sure to check out some great photos of some recent catches that where caught while out on our deep sea fishing charters in Fort Lauderdale and remember to give us a like and follow on social media platforms like facebook and instagram at Ybnormalsportfishing for daily fishing content. This week coming up we are going to be down for some much needed maintenance, but will return full throttle the week prior with plenty availability for your next deep sea fishing charter. If your heading down to south Florida and looking to do some fishing check out YB Normal for all your deep sea fishing needs servicing Fort Lauderdale, Dania beach, and Hollywood beach. more later..... Capt. Vinnie
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Labor Day Deep Sea Fishing
Labor Day Deep Sea Fishing
September 8, 2026
Hello there, Capt. Vinnie here with another Fort Lauderdale deep sea fishing report. This week has been a little bit of a tricky one, afternoon showers have been scaring a lot of people off from wanting to go deep sea fishing right now but the truth is, getting an early start like 7am can keep you in the fish and home in time to get you out of the weather. Now September is a month that is notorious for slow business here but it tends to have the best fishing of the whole year, which in terms makes that better for you the consumer. For the fishing report this week there has been a great bite inshore on kingfish. Kingfish is a very popular fish with a good amount of our customers. Its very good to make smoked for fish dip as well as blackened or fried. These fish have been very prevalent early in the mornings as shallow as 100 feet and have been biting best on our baits fished under the surface. Next species that has been good is blackfin tuna on early mornings, depths around 200-300 feet is where we have been fishing. The blackfin tunas like lures fished a little faster and a little further behind the boat, the most important thing is to not slow down when you get a bite, tunas are a schooling fish and keeping your same speed at the time of a hook up can result in multiple hook ups. Blackfins have been anywhere from 5-15lbs. We are just coming off of a full moon and that means wahoo, there has been a few nice wahoo as a "by- catch" while fishing for species like tuna. The outgoing tide in the early morning is going to give you the best chance at getting that trophy wahoo. Same depths as the tuna is where your going to want to be focusing most of your time, there has been a few bigger ones in the 30lb range but majority have been 18-25lbs. Another species that has been around and is always a pleasure is sailfish. These guys always bring joy to any anglers face with there fast runs and acrobatic jumps, primarily our sailfish season is winter to spring but we are seeing a nice little fall run right now, trolling has been the best option for all types of gamefish being there has been very light winds and a steady current. It is important to pay attention to surface baits with sailfish being around because you want to see the bite before they actually eat it. A lot of times sailfish will whack a bait with there bill and if there is no reaction they will loose interest quick, so its very important for the deckhand to notice that and reel the bait away to get that predator instinct. This week take a minute to check out some of the great photos this week of some recent catches that were caught while out on our deep sea fishing charters and remember to give us a like and follow on social media platforms like facebook and instagram at Ybnormalsportfishing for daily fishing content. For the rest of the month of September we have a good amount of availability for deep sea fishing charters and now is one of the best times of the year for that, so if your thinking about heading down to south Florida check out YB Normal servicing Fort Lauderdale, Dania beach, and Hollywood beach. More later... Capt. Vinnie
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