Captain
Taco Perez

Member since October 2014 Fort Lauderdale, United States
Background
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.
Techniques
We do quite a bit of trolling and in the winter months we also like to kite fish along with some deep drops on some of the ship wrecks.

Hey, I'm Captain Taco Perez

Fort Lauderdale, United States
Background
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.
Techniques
We do quite a bit of trolling and in the winter months we also like to kite fish along with some deep drops on some of the ship wrecks.
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Excellent
4.8 / 5
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Fishing Reports

OCT FISHING OFF FORT LAUDERDALE WOW
OCT FISHING OFF FORT LAUDERDALE WOW
Oct 1, 2025 Fort Lauderdale
โ€ข Fort Lauderdale Deep Sea Fishing Report โ€“ October Wow, wow, wow โ€” what a month for fishing in Fort Lauderdale! The mahi mahi showed up a little late this year, but when they did, they came in thick and hungry. Weโ€™ve been catching beautiful gaffer-size mahi, ranging from 8 to 15 pounds โ€” an unexpected pleasure for this time of year. The sailfish are starting to show up strong too, mostly in 170 to 200 feet of water. Lately, weโ€™ve even been spotting them chasing ballyhoo in the shallows โ€” a great sign that sailfish season in Fort Lauderdale is just getting started. Even more exciting, we found mahi mahi feeding in under 100 feet of water! Casting live bait to them in the shallows has made for some incredible light-tackle action and unforgettable fishing days. The weather has been absolutely gorgeous โ€” calm seas, clear blue water, and air temperatures between 67ยฐ and 75ยฐF. No hurricanes for us this year, but it looks like the storms that passed through the Caribbean pushed plenty of fish our way. All in all, October was a fantastic month for deep sea fishing off Fort Lauderdale. Looking ahead, November should bring red-hot sailfishing and a good shot at wahoo as well. The water temps and conditions are lining up perfectly for an amazing winter bite. If youโ€™re ready to experience the action, come fish with us aboard Hooked Up, one of the top-rated Fort Lauderdale fishing charters. Whether youโ€™re after mahi mahi, sailfish, wahoo, or just a great day on the water, weโ€™ll make sure you have an unforgettable trip. Go To FISHING Booker AND Book your Fort Lauderdale deep sea fishing trip today โ€” the fish are here and the bite is on!
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May Fishing Ft Lauderdale
May Fishing Ft Lauderdale
May 30, 2025 Fort Lauderdale
โ€ข The ultimate time to Deep Sea Fish Ft Lauderdale If youโ€™re looking for the ultimate deep sea fishing charter in Fort Lauderdale, May has delivered nonstop action like never before. Weโ€™ve been reeling in huge Black fin tunaโ€”weโ€™re talking 20 to 30-pounders! On top of that, monster kingfish in the 15 to 40-pound range are striking hard and putting up incredible fights. And the Mahi Mahi has been showing up in big numbers. And just when you think the action has peakedโ€”a sailfish explodes on the line, turning a great day into an unforgettable one. Every single trip this month has been a wild ride out on the Atlantic. Itโ€™s been an honor to put so many smiles on faces and show anglersโ€”from beginners to prosโ€”what true Fort Lauderdale sport fishing is all about. And it gets even betterโ€ฆ June is heating up fast, and weโ€™re already seeing more and bigger mahi-mahi moving in! If youโ€™re dreaming of catching vibrant Dorado while cruising the blue water, nowโ€™s the time to book your Fort Lauderdale fishing charter. Check out some of the jaw-dropping photos from this monthโ€”you wonโ€™t believe the size and variety of fish weโ€™re catching. Whether youโ€™re chasing your first trophy fish or just want to have an unforgettable day on the water, weโ€™ve got you covered. NOW is the time to book your deep-sea fishing trip in Fort Lauderdale Fishing Booker The fish are biting, and the action is red hot! Captain Taco
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Fishing Fort Lauderdale
Fishing Fort Lauderdale
Mar 31, 2025 Fort Lauderdale
Fishing Fort Lauderdale โ€“ End March with a Bang on the Water! March fishing in Fort Lauderdale brought some rough days, but also some unforgettable catches! At Hooked Up Fishing Charters, we finished the month strong with epic deep sea fishing adventures and a variety of prized game fish. Top Fort Lauderdale Fishing Charters for Sailfish, Wahoo & More The sailfish bite has been solid, and weโ€™ve landed some beautiful wahoo as well. Our charters also reeled in unique and exciting catches like African pompano, blackfin tuna, and monster barracuda. Just check out the recent photos from our trips โ€” itโ€™s been a blast! Why Hooked Up Fishing Charters Offers the Best Value in Fort Lauderdale People often ask why our deep sea fishing trips in Fort Lauderdale may cost a bit more than others โ€” and the answer is simple: we give you more value. โ€ข Weโ€™re just 6 minutes from the ocean, so you get more fishing time and less travel time. โ€ข Unlike other Fort Lauderdale fishing charters, we donโ€™t charge you $100โ€“$120 for live bait. We go out and catch our own bait to keep your costs down and your chances of catching trophy fish high. Weโ€™re not saying other captains donโ€™t work hard โ€” they absolutely do โ€” especially the guys who stay up all night catching bait to give their customers a fighting chance. But at Hooked Up Fishing, we take care of that for you, so you can focus on enjoying the thrill of the catch. Your Best Bet for Deep Sea Fishing in Fort Lauderdale From our hardworking captains and mates to the top-tier gear and prime fishing spots, we do everything we can to make your fishing trip unforgettable. Whether youโ€™re after sailfish, tuna, wahoo, mahi, or something totally unexpected, we aim to give you the best possible chance at landing that fish of a lifetime. Are we the cheapest fishing charter in Fort Lauderdale? No. But we are the best bang for your buck. If you want serious fishing, experienced crew, and real results โ€” book your trip with Hooked Up Fishing Charters. Tight lines, Captain Taco
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 150 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
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Friendly captain
99%
Recommend this charter
95%
Appropriate for children
95%
Satisfied with the boat
99%
Caught fish
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Nikola D.
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Taco - The man the myth the legend

VERIFIED   NEW  3/4 Day Trip (AM) on November 1, 2025
Taco is an amazing guy and a true professional. Iโ€™d recommend this charter to absolutely anyone - whether youโ€™re coming...
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Sam S.
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Higly recommended

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on September 18, 2025
We didnโ€™t catch a lot of fish today (not our day..) but we got a few snappers and a big grouper so we were happy. We had...
Sam S. recommends Capt. Tacoโ€™s Hooked Up Sportfishing
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Thomas C.
Excellent
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BOOK WITH TACO!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on August 5, 2025
Captain Taco provided a perfect trip for my family.ย  My wife and two sons, 15 & 13, enjoyed the best day of fishing.ย  Captain...
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Halbert U.
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Best of So FL

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on February 23, 2025
I had some friends visiting from out of town, and I wanted to show them a true Florida experience. Of course, that meant getting...
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Jason M.
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PERFECT TRIP

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip (PM) on February 21, 2025
Communication was great, had us right out in the water and kites in the air. The captain and crew were amazing and my a dream...
Jason M. recommends Capt. Tacoโ€™s Hooked Up Sportfishing
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