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Taco Perez
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Taco Perez

Fort Lauderdale, United States
100+ reviews
Captain Taco Perez has been mastering the waters of South Florida since the mid 70's. He fished for Jacks, Tarpon, and whatever else patrolled the canals and Intracoastal waterways. Taco's first boat was a 25' Open Fisherman, aboard which he explored the Ft. Lauderdale coast. Taco gained as much information as possible from local anglers, perfected his cast, and tried various techniques and fishing methods. Before he knew, people began asking him about fishing! Taco's repertoire is not limited to the waters of South Florida. He has fished all over Mexico, Venezuela, St. Thomas, and Turk, as well as the Bahamas. He has successfully taken part in various fishing competitions, including the Bahamas Blue Marlin tournament. Now, Captain Taco has his own charter business and he is loving every minute of it.

Charter

Rating

4.8
186 reviews
4.8
Boat & Equipment
4.9
Captain & Crew
4.8
Fishing Experience

What anglers say

96%
Good experience
99%
Friendly captain
96%
Recommend this charter
95%
Appropriate for children
99%
Satisfied with the boat
94%
Caught fish

All reviews (186)

Showing 1 – 5 of 186 reviews
  • Edgar Gutz
    Edgar Gutz
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Fishing turned to catching!

    3/4 Day Trip - 7:00 AM • 6 adults

    Captain Taco and his crew were excellent. Great communication through the app with responses within 30 minutes or less. Jack was our first mate and he was excellent! Always on top of the equipment, watching for fish and looking for indicators to put us on the fish. He cleaned the fish and packaged for us as well. The whole trip was a great time, from catching bait to trolling, to catching snapper. Boat was clean and as pictured and advertised. Plenty of room inside and out. Ton of fun! Highly recommend this crew and boat

    Reported catch:
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Mutton Snapper
    Amberjack
  • Roscoe Ostyn
    Roscoe Ostyn
    Repeat angler
    us
    Michigan, US
    Member since 2018
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Stop Looking Cap Taco is the Man!

    10 Hour Trip - Daytime Swordfish • 6 adults

    Cap Taco is the man! He and his mate Mac were great. Captain Taco was great to work with, called the day prior to make sure we were all on the same page. once on the boat he made us feel like old friend, getting us on fish as soon as we hit the open ocean. Cap Taco kept us on the the fish while his mate Mac worked his @$$ off keeping lines in the water, and bates on the hooks and weed off. stop reading reviews and book with Capt Taco!

    Reported catch:
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Hammerhead Shark
    Cobia
  • Matt Del Rossi
    Matt Del Rossi
    Repeat angler
    us
    Connecticut, US
    Member since 2026
    3 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Double Up Sailfish

    3/4 Day Trip - 7:00 AM • 2 adults • 1 child

    We had a great time fishing with Captain Taco and his first mate Jack. Even though it was a rough day on the water, they still had us hooked on some fish! We had to cut our day short due to some sea sickness but had an experience of a lifetime catching two Sailfish at the same time. First mate Jack worked hard rigging and baiting our fish in 5 to 6 foot waves. My son and I would highly recommend fishing with Taco and crew!

    Reported catch:
    Sailfish
    Response from Captain

    matt thanks for taking the time to write this nice revyon us and great photos as well. Taco

  • Nicholas Kush
    Nicholas Kush
    Repeat angler
    us
    Pennsylvania, US
    Member since 2026
    3 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Birthday/Anniversary Trip

    Full Day Trip • 2 adults

    Taco and his crewmate Mackenzie were the real deal! They got us hooked up on fish all day long period and were very welcoming. We caught Tuna, Baracuda, Snapper, Bonita, Etc… Got my King Mackeral mounted as well, I reccomend to anyone!!

    Response from Captain

    Nicholas, thank you very much for taking the time to write the review. It means a lot to us. I’m glad we’re able to get some first truth being told it was tough fishing, but nevertheless, I think we pulled the rabbit out of rack. Got lucky, especially that last minute King fish 

  • Shannon Owens
    Shannon Owens
    Repeat angler
    us
    Wyoming, US
    Member since 2021
    4 trips
    5.0
    Verified
    NEW

    Fishing with Taco

    Half Day Trip - 8:00 AM • 2 adults
    Response from Captain

    hi Shannon thank you for taking the time to write the review on us. Must give a little credit to the fist the first Webe Ding pretty good that day. Looking forward to having you guys back again sometime soon.

Real catches shared by our community

  • Capt. Taco’s Hooked Up Sportfishing
    Capt. Taco’s Hooked Up SportfishingFort Lauderdale, FL
    Multiple offshore fish, including mahi-mahi and a long slender wahoo-like catch, arranged on the deck of a center-console fishing boat.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Brian M.
    Brian M.
    I have been on a lot of charter boats and met a lot of charter captains. Captain Taco is one of the best. Caught 2 nice sails and mahi mahi. Great Trip!
  • Capt. Taco’s Hooked Up Sportfishing
    Capt. Taco’s Hooked Up SportfishingFort Lauderdale, FL
    Angler proudly displaying a large Mahi Mahi while aboard a boat, enjoying a sunny day on the water.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Edgar G.
    Edgar G.
    Captain Taco and his crew were excellent. Great communication through the app with responses within 30 minutes or less. Jack was our first mate and he was excellent! Always on top of the equipment, watching for fish and looking for indicators to put us on the fish. He cleaned the fish and packaged for us as well. The whole trip was a great time, from catching bait to trolling, to catching snapper. Boat was clean and as pictured and advertised. Plenty of room inside and out. Ton of fun! Highly recommend this crew and boat
  • Capt. Taco’s Hooked Up Sportfishing
    Capt. Taco’s Hooked Up SportfishingFort Lauderdale, FL
    A young angler proudly displaying a large King Mackerel while aboard a fishing boat, showcasing the excitement of a successful catch.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +4
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Fort Lauderdale Fishing Report — Fall Fishing Is Back! Fall is finally here in South Florida, and the fishing is turning on! After a long, tough summer dealing with some of the worst Sargasso seaweed we’ve seen in years, the water is finally clearing up. That means we can get back to doing what we love — trolling the offshore waters of Fort Lauderdale without fighting seaweed all day long! The mahi fishing is producing, and we’re also starting to see some wahoo showing up offshore. The trolling conditions are improving every day, and it’s great to finally have clean water and hungry fish working together. The bottom fishing is also starting to come alive. We’re seeing some nice mutton snapper, yellowtail snapper, and vermilion snapper on the reefs and deeper structure. The bigger kingfish are beginning to show up as well, along with some hard-fighting bonito. It’s been a challenging summer for Fort Lauderdale offshore fishing, but that’s behind us now. The Sargasso weed is finally moving out, the weather is beautiful, and the fish are biting! Deep-Sea Fishing in Fort Lauderdale Is Back! If you’ve been waiting for the fall fishing season, now is the time to get offshore and go fishing! Come fish with Captain Taco and Hooked Up Sport Fishing Team out of Fort Lauderdale. Whether you’re looking for mahi, wahoo, kingfish, snapper, bonito, or a great day of deep-sea fishing, we’re ready to get you out there and have some fun. Come on — let’s go fishing! Captain Taco Contact Fishing Booker to Hook us up Fort Lauderdale Deep-Sea Fishing • Offshore Fishing • Mahi • Wahoo • Kingfish • Snapper
  • Capt. Taco’s Hooked Up Sportfishing
    Capt. Taco’s Hooked Up SportfishingFort Lauderdale, FL
    Two young anglers proudly displaying a large Wahoo on a fishing charter in open waters.
    Robert M.
    Robert M.
    Took my son out for a graduation preset. Caught an amazing Wahoo and other great fish.
  • Capt. Taco’s Hooked Up Sportfishing
    Capt. Taco’s Hooked Up SportfishingFort Lauderdale, FL
    Multiple saltwater fish, including large mackerel and red snapper, arranged on a boat fillet table with the ocean wake in the background.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +3
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Nicholas K.
    Nicholas K.
    Taco and his crewmate Mackenzie were the real deal! They got us hooked up on fish all day long period and were very welcoming. We caught Tuna, Baracuda, Snapper, Bonita, Etc… Got my King Mackeral mounted as well, I reccomend to anyone!!
  • Capt. Taco’s Hooked Up Sportfishing
    Capt. Taco’s Hooked Up SportfishingFort Lauderdale, FL
    Angler proudly displaying a large Yellowtail Kingfish while fishing offshore, showcasing a successful day on the water.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Jack Crevalle
    Petro R.
    Petro R.
    Knowledgeable crew, professional equipment ,highly recommend.
  • Capt. Taco’s Hooked Up Sportfishing
    Capt. Taco’s Hooked Up SportfishingFort Lauderdale, FL
    Two anglers proudly hold a large sailfish aboard a center-console boat offshore, with the fish's dramatic dorsal sail fully displayed.
    Fish 1
    Sailfish
    Tim F.
    Tim F.
    Danny and mckenzie were amazing. we had a blast and caught a sailfish.
  • Capt. Taco’s Hooked Up Sportfishing
    Capt. Taco’s Hooked Up SportfishingFort Lauderdale, FL
    A large shark is seen swimming near the boat, showcasing an exciting moment during a deep-sea fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Hammerhead Shark
    Al W.
    Al W.
    great trip. great boat. great crew!
  • Capt. Taco’s Hooked Up Sportfishing
    Capt. Taco’s Hooked Up SportfishingFort Lauderdale, FL
    A group of anglers on a boat, showcasing a large Mahi Mahi caught during a fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +7
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Fort Lauderdale Deep Sea Fishing Report: May Highlights & June Forecast May was an incredible month aboard the Hooked Up Sport Fishing off the coast of South Florida! Charter fishing has been outstanding, with an abundance of black fin tuna, sailfish, and a great start to the grouper season. While we didn’t snap too many grouper photos, we did land a gorgeous yellow edge grouper! The weather was fantastic, though the Sargasso weed gave us a few mixed days—but we adapted and kept the bites coming. As we roll into June, we’re gearing up for a big surge of mahi-mahi! With an abundance of Sargasso weed this year, it’s looking like prime time for these mahi runs. Don’t miss out—book your charter now and join us for an unforgettable fishing adventure. Contact us directly through Fishing Booker
  • Capt. Taco’s Hooked Up Sportfishing
    Capt. Taco’s Hooked Up SportfishingFort Lauderdale, FL
    Two anglers proudly displaying a large Sailfish aboard a fishing boat, showcasing their successful catch during a deep-sea fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Sailfish
    Erin H.
    Erin H.
    Captain Taco was great, first mate Dan was awesome we had a fabulous time caught 3 large sailfish and 4 blackfin tuna’s . I highly recommend this charter.

What's biting with Capt. Taco’s Hooked Up Sportfishing in Fort Lauderdale

Sailfish start to settle in earnest nearshore, chasing schools of mullet through Fort Lauderdale's famous 'Sailfish Alley'. Bottom fishing for Snapper and Grouper is excellent, with a host of species crowding the reefs.

Top catches for November

Fishing reports

A selection of Snapper and Mackerel displayed on a cleaning table, showcasing a successful fishing trip.

Fall is here sargassum weed is gone and

Sep 24, 2026 • Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale Fishing Report — Fall Fishing Is Back! Fall is finally here in South Florida, and the fishing is turning on! After a long, tough summer dealing with some of the worst Sargasso seaweed we’ve seen in years, the water is finally clearing up. That means we can get back to doing what we love — trolling the offshore waters of Fort Lauderdale without fighting seaweed all day long! The mahi fishing is producing, and we’re also starting to see some wahoo showing up offshore. The trolling conditions are improving every day, and it’s great to finally have clean water and hungry fish working together. The bottom fishing is also starting to come alive. We’re seeing some nice mutton snapper, yellowtail snapper, and vermilion snapper on the reefs and deeper structure. The bigger kingfish are beginning to show up as well, along with some hard-fighting bonito. It’s been a challenging summer for Fort Lauderdale offshore fishing, but that’s behind us now. The Sargasso weed is finally moving out, the weather is beautiful, and the fish are biting! Deep-Sea Fishing in Fort Lauderdale Is Back! If you’ve been waiting for the fall fishing season, now is the time to get offshore and go fishing! Come fish with Captain Taco and Hooked Up Sport Fishing Team out of Fort Lauderdale. Whether you’re looking for mahi, wahoo, kingfish, snapper, bonito, or a great day of deep-sea fishing, we’re ready to get you out there and have some fun. Come on — let’s go fishing! Captain Taco Contact Fishing Booker to Hook us up Fort Lauderdale Deep-Sea Fishing • Offshore Fishing • Mahi • Wahoo • Kingfish • Snapper
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A group of anglers on a boat, showcasing a large Mahi Mahi caught during a fishing trip.

Ft Lauderdale deep sea fishing in May 20

May 21, 2026 • Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale Deep Sea Fishing Report: May Highlights & June Forecast May was an incredible month aboard the Hooked Up Sport Fishing off the coast of South Florida! Charter fishing has been outstanding, with an abundance of black fin tuna, sailfish, and a great start to the grouper season. While we didn’t snap too many grouper photos, we did land a gorgeous yellow edge grouper! The weather was fantastic, though the Sargasso weed gave us a few mixed days—but we adapted and kept the bites coming. As we roll into June, we’re gearing up for a big surge of mahi-mahi! With an abundance of Sargasso weed this year, it’s looking like prime time for these mahi runs. Don’t miss out—book your charter now and join us for an unforgettable fishing adventure. Contact us directly through Fishing Booker
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A group of young anglers celebrating their successful catch of several fish while aboard a boat, showcasing their excitement and camaraderie.

end of March and beginning of Spring Gre

Apr 2, 2026 • Fort Lauderdale
Wow, what an incredible finish to March and a fantastic start to April! Deep-sea fishing off Fort Lauderdale with Hooked Up Sport fishing. It is truly off the charts. Our bottom fishing is producing stunning vermilion snappers, and we’re seeing an exciting uptick in Wahoo catches—the Wahoo are here, and we couldn’t be happier! Sailfish are making a grand comeback, showing up in larger numbers, and of course, the ever-popular black fin tunas are here—not huge, but ideal for the table. In a rare surprise, we even hooked a juvenile yellow fin—safely released, but what a thrill! As spring takes off, the bite is only getting better. Book your Fort Lauderdale fishing adventure today at Fishing Booker
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A selection of fish, including Mahi Mahi and Amberjack, laid out on the deck of a sportfishing boat, showcasing a successful day on the water.

Tough day of fishing, but we pulled it o

Dec 13, 2025 • Fort Lauderdale
It really was a tough day of fishing, but Robert and his family hung in there. We managed to catch a couple of real nice fist. Sorry to say the big sailfish got away.
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Two anglers proudly displaying a large Mahi-Mahi aboard a fishing boat, with a vibrant blue ocean in the background.

Basic with Cory and the Golden girls

Nov 26, 2025 • Fort Lauderdale
Had a ball today fishing with Cory, Mark Ben, and the Golden girls. What a trip we caught a real nice mutton snapper a small mahi a big mahi over 20 pounds catch one out of two sale fish couple Bonitas great day Cory thank you so much. Looking forward to fishing again sometime soon
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Group of anglers proudly displaying their catch, including a large Wahoo, aboard a fishing boat in open waters.

Fun day fishing with our new Canadian fr

Nov 22, 2025 • Fort Lauderdale
What a ball we had today with Luke and his friends from Canada was a bachelor party. We really wanted to catch a sale first which we did not however we did catch a 30 pound king Fish 35 pound king Fish a nice big black fan Tuna and a medium size black Fin tuna guys thanks again. It was an absolute blast fishing with you guys. Hope to see you again sometime soon.
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