About this tour
When Em from our team booked a 6-hour charter with Good Hit Sportfishing out of Fort Lauderdale, we found ourselves on one of their faster boats hunting mahi, sailfish, bonito, sharks, snapper, and jacks. Based inside Bahia Mar Hotel, the operation runs tight — their captains know the weed lines at 200 feet and the deep channels beyond 1400 feet, and they've got the rigs to back it up. Up to six of you cast off, and if the fishing gods cooperate, six of you come back with a story. It's a proper fishing day, not a scenic cruise.
Highlights
- Experienced captains who read the water and move fast between marks
- All tackle, rods, reels, bait, and ice provided — show up empty-handed
- Mixed target species keeps the action varied throughout the day
- Convenient Bahia Mar location in Fort Lauderdale, easy to reach
- Fishing licence included; no paperwork drama on arrival
- Small group size (max six anglers) means less waiting for rod time
- Access to both shallow weed lines and deep-water channels in one trip
What to expect
The boat leaves from Bahia Mar and pushes out quickly. In the first couple of hours, you're likely working shallower grounds where the weed lines hold mahi and bonito — fast, aggressive strikes that get your heart going. The crew will help you rig if you're rusty, and they'll move you again if the bite slows. Around mid-trip, if conditions look right, you might head deeper for snapper or sharks. The pace is working pace: cast, work the line, reset. There's downtime between marks, but it's genuine fishing, not a cattle-boat experience.
Good to know
If you actually want to fish and you've got moderate fitness, this is solid value — rods, reels, licence, bait, and ice are all sorted. The captains move fast and know what they're doing. Small group size beats crowded charters. You'll likely catch something.
Six hours is physically demanding — you're casting, reeling, moving between spots. Not suitable if you have spinal issues, cardiovascular concerns, or are pregnant. Rough seas happen; the boat bounces. Bring sunscreen (serious amounts), polarised sunglasses, a hat, and water. A light waterproof is smart. Most people feel queasy the first 30 minutes; ginger tablets help. Public transport gets you to Bahia Mar, but parking is available. Check the weather forecast the day before — tropical storms can cancel trips. All catch is yours to keep (or they'll cook it separately).
Tour sold and operated by Viator via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original BugBitten summaries written by our team — not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.