Don’t Tell Mom Sportfishing offers family-friendly deep sea fishing and sport fishing charters in Fort Lauderdale, Broward County. Book your fishing trip in FL!

 
 
 
 
  
 
 
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 Icy B 
 
September 13, 2026
 
 
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Zack and Will were excellent we had a great time today and even caught a 98” lemon shark!

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Thanks so much, Bill! Zach and I had a blast fishing with you guys. That lemon shark was an absolute beast of a catch, definitely one to remember! It was great having you guys aboard, and I’m so glad you had a great time. Please come see us again soon. Tight lines, Capt. Will 954-522-9399
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Lionel C 
 
September 13, 2026
 
 
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My dad was in a 350 pound female lemon shark and we fought it for 40 minutes that is something we will rember for ever and it will be hanged over his wall

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Thanks so much, Lionel! That was an incredible charter; we really had a lot of fun fishing with you guys, and your dad did a great job battling that giant shark! I’m glad we could be a part of a memory you guys will have forever; that’s what it’s all about! Zach and I hope to fish with you guys again soon! Tight lines, Capt. Will 954-522-9399
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Victoria M 
 
September 10, 2026
 
 
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We had such a great time with Don’t Tell Mom Sport Fishing! We caught lots of fish and had an awesome experience from start to finish. Mike and Mitch were fantastic—knowledgeable, friendly, and made the whole trip so much fun. They kept us on the fish and made sure everyone had a great time. We would absolutely book with them again and highly recommend them to anyone looking for a fun and memorable fishing trip!

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Victoria, thank you so much for the great review! I’m really glad to hear you had such a great time and that Mike and Mitch took good care of everyone. They’re both a big part of what makes these trips special, and I’ll be sure to pass along your kind words. We really appreciate you choosing Don’t Tell Mom Sportfishing and hope to have you all back out with us again soon! Tight lines, Capt. Will 954-522-9399
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Shane M 
 
September 10, 2026
 
 
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The captain and the mate were amazing and so professional and fun! That was the highlight of our trip! We caught a bunch of fish and the vibes were immaculate!

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Shane, thank you for the awesome review! We really appreciate you choosing Don’t Tell Mom Sportfishing. I’m glad you had a great time, got into a bunch of fish, and enjoyed the vibes out there. That’s exactly what we want every trip to be! Hope to have you back out with us again soon! Tight lines, Capt. Will 954-522-9399
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Elizabeth L 
 
September 10, 2026
 
 
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We had an AMAZING experience on Don’t Tell Mom! From start to finish, the entire trip was such a good time. The crew was awesome, knowledgeable, and made the whole experience fun and easy. The fishing was incredible, we caught some seriously big fish, including a trophy-sized barracuda that was definitely the highlight of the trip! 🎣 We made some amazing memories and couldn’t have asked for a better day out on the water. If you’re looking for a fishing charter where you can have a great time and actually get on some impressive fish, I highly recommend Don’t Tell Mom. We will absolutely be back!

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Elizabeth, thank you so much for the fantastic review! I am really glad you had such an amazing day with us. It sounds like you had a great time, and that barracuda was definitely a fish to remember! I really appreciate the kind words about the crew as well. We love nothing more than putting people on some quality fish and making sure everyone has a great time along the way. It was a pleasure having you aboard, and we look forward to seeing you again! Tight lines, Capt. Will 954-522-9399
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Nick C 
 
September 8, 2026
 
 
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Captain Will and ship mate Mike were absolutely amazing! From the time I called to the 4 hours we spent on the water was absolutely incredible!!! Will definitely be returning!!

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Nick, thank you so much for the awesome review! It was an absolute pleasure having you guys out with us. I’m really glad we could put you on some fish and make your day on the water a highlight of your Fort Lauderdale vacation. Michael and I truly appreciate you choosing Don’t Tell Mom Sportfishing, and we’re already looking forward to having you back aboard next time you’re in town. Tight lines, Capt. Will 954-522-9399
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Heather H 
 
September 8, 2026
 
 
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Mike and Will made this experience one to remember! 100/10 will be back to do it again. Do not regret it!

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Heather, thank you so much for the awesome review! Mike and I had a blast having you out with us. We’re so glad you had such a memorable experience and enjoyed your time on the water. We really appreciate you choosing Don’t Tell Mom Sportfishing, and we’ll be looking forward to having you back aboard for round two! 🎣 Tight lines, Capt. Will 954-522-9399
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Jimmy S 
 
September 8, 2026
 
 
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We had an awesome family day with Captain Will and the Don’t Tell Mom Sportfishing crew. The action was nonstop from start to finish with plenty of bent rods, big smiles and some great fish hitting the deck. What really stood out was how great Captain Will and first mate Michael were with the young anglers. They didn’t just put us on fish. They took the time to teach, explain what they were doing and share pointers to help the kids become better, more confident anglers. They were patient, encouraging and made sure everyone was involved in the action. If you’re looking for a charter that combines serious fishing with a fun, family friendly experience, these guys are tough to beat. Great crew, great energy and an unforgettable day on the water. The kids were still talking about it when we got home. We’ll definitely be back! 🎣

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Jimmy- Thank you so much for the incredible review! It was an absolute pleasure having your family aboard. Michael and I had a great time fishing with all of you, and seeing the kids getting more confident with each fish was definitely one of the highlights of the day. We love getting families out on the water and making sure everyone gets involved—not just catching fish, but learning along the way and having a great time doing it. Hearing that the kids were still talking about the trip when you got home means a lot to us! We really appreciate you choosing Don’t Tell Mom Sportfishing and taking the time to share your experience. We’ll be looking forward to having you all back aboard for another unforgettable day! 🎣 Tight lines, Capt. Will 954-522-9399
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Stephen R 
 
September 6, 2026
 
 
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We had a fantastic day fishing with Captain Will and First Mate Zach aboard Don’t Tell Mom Sportfishing. Both were professional, knowledgeable, and worked hard the entire trip to put us on the fish. The highlight of the day was landing an incredible 55-inch amberjack just offshore of Fort Lauderdale Beach. It was an amazing fight. Captain Will knew exactly where to take us, and Zach did a great job getting everything set up and helping us land the fish. Great boat, great crew, and an all-around excellent experience. If you’re looking for a fishing charter in Fort Lauderdale, I highly recommend Captain Will and Zach with Don’t Tell Mom Sportfishing. We’ll definitely be back!

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Stephen, thank you so much for the fantastic review! It was a pleasure having you guys aboard, and Zach and I really enjoyed the day with you. That 55-inch Amberjack was an absolute beast and definitely made for an unforgettable fight! We really appreciate you recognizing the effort we put into every trip. Nothing makes us happier than seeing our guests have a great time and getting the opportunity to put them on a fish like that. Thanks again for choosing Don’t Tell Mom Sportfishing, and we’re looking forward to having you guys back aboard for another great day on the water! Tight lines, Capt. Will 954-522-9399
  
 
  
 
 
 
   
 
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 Sightseer05245539916 
 
September 8, 2026
 
 
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ONCE IN A LIFETIME EXPERIENCE! Best experience ever! Mike and Will made the trip one to remember and excellent customer service. Asked all our questions and helped us catch some big ones in the 4 hours we were out! 100/10 will do again! 600$ well spent!

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Thank you so much for the awesome review! Mike and I really appreciate you choosing Don’t Tell Mom Sportfishing. It was a pleasure having you aboard, and we’re glad we could help make those four hours a trip to remember—and put some big ones on the deck!We truly appreciate the 100/10 recommendation and the kind words about our customer service. We’d love to have you back aboard again and see what we can put you on next time!Tight lines,Capt. Will954-522-9399
  
 
  
 
 
  
  
 
 
 Jimmy S 
 
September 7, 2026
 
 
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Nonstop Action and Family Fun on the Water! We had an awesome family day with Captain Will and the Don’t Tell Mom Sportfishing crew. The action was nonstop from start to finish with plenty of bent rods, big smiles and some great fish hitting the deck. What really stood out was how great Captain Will and first mate Michael were with the young anglers. They didn’t just put us on fish. They took the time to teach, explain what they were doing and share pointers to help the kids become better, more confident anglers. They were patient, encouraging and made sure everyone was involved in the action. If you’re looking for a charter that combines serious fishing with a fun, family friendly experience, these guys are tough to beat. Great crew, great energy and an unforgettable day on the water. The kids were still talking about it when we got home. We’ll definitely be back!

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Jimmy-Thank you so much for the fantastic review! It was an absolute pleasure having your family aboard. Michael and I really enjoyed fishing with the kids and watching them get more confident as the day went on. That’s exactly what we hope for—a great day of fishing, plenty of action, and memories the whole family can take home.We’re thrilled to hear they were still talking about the trip when you got home! We really appreciate you choosing Don’t Tell Mom Sportfishing and look forward to having you all back aboard again soon.Tight lines,Capt. Will954-522-9399
  
 
  
 
 
  
  
 
 
 Gary W 
 
September 5, 2026
 
 
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9/5/26 Don’t Tell Mom SportFishingFishing Charter Fish were slow today but between Will and Zach they got us on some most of the morning. Great trip!!! Would recommend Highly

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Gary, thank you so much for the great review! Zach and I really appreciate you choosing us for your charter. We’re glad we were able to make the most of the slower fishing that morning and get you into some good action. It was a pleasure having you guys aboard, and we’d love to have you back out with us again next time you’re in Fort Lauderdale!Tight lines,Capt. Will954-522-9399
  
 
  
 
 
  
  
 
 
 John O 
 
August 22, 2026
 
 
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Told Mom Will Zach and Leaf were a great team. They caught us a good variety of fish and we true professionals. 100% recommend!

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Thank you so much for the fantastic review! It was a pleasure having you aboard. We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the trip and that Zach, Leif, and I were able to put you on a great variety of fish. We really appreciate the kind words and the 100% recommendation!We hope to have you back aboard again soon for another great day on the water.Tight lines,Capt. Will954-522-9399
  
 
  
 
 
  
  
 
 
 Christopherj32584 
 
August 21, 2026
 
 
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Amazing Fishing Charter Had an amazing trip with Captain Will and Mate Zack. Both are very personable and made the trip a blast. They know how to fish and where to fish. We caught some yellowtail snapper, a big Bonita and some other smaller fish we saved for live bait. Towards the end of the day, Captain Will decided we were going to troll some live blue runners as we were headed back to the docks. Then boom, hooked into a big Baracuda. Great fight. It jumped out of the water and I thought it was a small Tarpon at first.. We landed that fish and continued to troll. Then we hooked into something else. Something much, much bigger. The drag was screaming. Then the monster jumped out of the water. A trophy size Tarpon. That was my first. After a tug of war the fish tired, and we were able to get it to the side of the boat for some pictures. Thank you so much Will and Zack. You will see me again. UPDATE Having had such a great time fishing with these guys I went out twice more. We caught some Blackfin Tuna, and some big Dusky sharks. Looking forward to fishing with them again.

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Thank you so much for the incredible review and for coming back out with us, Chris! That first Tarpon was an awesome fish, and it was a pleasure being there to share that experience with you. Even better that you came back two more times and got into some Blackfin Tuna and big sharks!We really appreciate your support and kind words about Zach and me. We’re looking forward to having you back aboard again soon. There are plenty more fish waiting for you!Tight lines,Capt. Will954-522-9399
  
 
  
 
 
  
  
 
 
 Michele R 
 
August 10, 2026
 
 
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Best Mom & Pop deep sea fishing charter My family and I just had a great experience with this fishing charter. Will, the captain was very responsive from start to finish. So happy we went with a mom and pop small business because we had better customer service and just a better time all the way around. We’ve done many charters here in Fort Lauderdale with the bigger companies and honestly this was just better. Friendlier, better response time and we made friends! What’s really cool is one of my sons caught a decent size Mahi Mahi and the guys prepared it for us to take to Southport Raw Bar where they’ll cook it to your liking and it will come with 2 sides for $25 per pound! We can’t wait to come back! Thank you for a great time!

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Thank you so much, Michele! It was an absolute pleasure having you and your family aboard! We’re truly grateful you chose to fish with us, especially after having experienced some of the larger charter companies here in Fort Lauderdale. Hearing that you felt the service was more personal and that we were able to make you feel like friends rather than just customers means a lot to us.We’re also glad your son got to put that Mahi in the boat, and we hope you enjoyed having it prepared at Southport Raw Bar! We had a great time fishing with you all and are already looking forward to having you back aboard for the next adventure. 🎣Tight lines,Capt. Will954-522-9399
  
 
  
 
 
  
  
 
 
 Avery D 
 
August 10, 2026
 
 
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Great time out to Sea! Great time fishing with Will and Michael, ended up catching my first Mahi Mahi and my buddy caught a 7 foot nurse shark! Will and Michael got us involved with the whole process and taught us a lot. Overall a great trip out on the ocean.

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Thank you so much, Avery! It was a pleasure having you and your crew aboard. Congratulations on your first Mahi Mahi, and that 7-foot Nurse Shark was definitely an awesome way to add some excitement to the trip! We’re glad you all got involved and enjoyed learning the process along the way. We really appreciate you choosing to fish with us. Mike and I certainly hope to get you back out on the water with us again soon!Tight lines,Capt. Will954-522-9399
  
 
  
 
 
  
  
 
 
 Michael S 
 
August 1, 2026
 
 
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BIG Fish & Great Time Best off shore trip I’ve ever done, hands down! Capt. Will and Mike were super enjoyable and pleasant to be around for myself wife, 11 year old son, and myself during our 5 hour fishing adventure. They put us on some Bonitas, then used the bait to reel in 51” and 48” Barracudas! We topped the amazing trip off with an 8 foot nurse shark. You read that correctly, 8 FOOT!!! An amazing experience reeling that beast in. We will definitely be back from Texas to fish with Don’t Tell Mom again. Thanks Capt. Will and Mike!!

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Thank you so much for the awesome review! It was an absolute pleasure having you, your wife, and your son aboard. You guys were a blast to fish with, and we’re thrilled we could put you on some Bonitas, those two big Barracudas, and especially that incredible 8-foot Nurse Shark! That was one heck of a fish and definitely a memorable way to finish the trip.We really appreciate you making the trip down from Texas and choosing Don’t Tell Mom Sportfishing. We’d love to have you guys back aboard the next time you’re in Fort Lauderdale!Tight lines,Capt. Will954-522-9399
  
 
  
 
 
  
  
 
 
 Scott P 
 
July 22, 2026
 
 
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Awesome Fishing Two of my grandkids had never been sport fishing. Mike and Will provided them a great experience and were very attentive to them. We caught numerous fish including a large barracuda. I plan further trips with this charter and highly recommend Don’t Tell Mom. Scott Poland

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Thank you so much for the wonderful review, Scott! It was a pleasure having you and your grandkids aboard. Introducing young anglers to sportfishing is always rewarding, and we're thrilled they had such a great experience. They did an awesome job reeling in a variety of fish, especially that big Barracuda! I'll be sure to pass your kind words along to Mike as well. We truly appreciate your recommendation and look forward to fishing with you and your family again on your next trip to Fort Lauderdale.Tight lines,Capt. Will954-522-9399
  
 
  
 
 
  
  
 
 
 Ameear A 
 
July 17, 2026
 
 
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Amazing Great experience Jb and Mikey were the best

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Thank you so much for fishing with us! I'm so glad you had a great experience with JB and Mikey. They had a great time fishing with you guys, and we really appreciate you taking the time to leave us such an awesome review. We hope to have you back again next time you're in Fort Lauderdale!Tight lines,Capt. Will954-522-9399
  
 
  
 
 
 
 
    
 
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