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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 Alan K 
 
November 1, 2026
 
 
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Just got off the boat today and even though weather was totally miserable both my brother and myself enjoyed the trip
Can’t say how polite professional and joy Captain Will was
His mate Zach never stopped helping us catch those fish and yes he was very pleasant as well

These two were eager to help us catch fishing and without out a doubt we will call on them again

For a very interesting and pleasurable fishing experience look these guys up

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Alan, thank you so much for the kind words! Zach and I had a great time fishing with you and your brother. We really appreciate you coming out with us, and I'm glad you both enjoyed the trip despite the weather. Zach works hard to make sure everyone has a great experience, and I'll be sure to pass along your compliments to him. We look forward to having you both back aboard for another fishing adventure! Tight lines, Capt. Will 954-522-9399
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Timothy S 
 
October 30, 2026
 
 
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My son and I flew to Fort Lauderdale for a long weekend to celebrate his 13th birthday. I called ahead and talked to Captain Will and then he called me back several times to make sure the trip was going to be fantastic for me and my son. We were both first timers for deep sea fishing. On the day of the voyage, Captain Will and Mike did everything in their power to make sure my son and I had a great time. You could not have asked for better service. My son and I returned to Michigan and he told me that this was the best birthday present he’d ever received. Thanks Captain Will for a great experience in catching a whole lot of fun fish and memories!!

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Tim, thank you so much for the kind words! It was a pleasure having you and your son aboard, and I am really glad we could be part of such a special birthday weekend. There is nothing better than getting to share a first deep-sea fishing experience with someone, especially when it is a father and son trip. Hearing that it turned out to be his best birthday present ever means a lot to us. Mike and I had a great time fishing with you both, and we are glad you went home with some great memories. Hope we get to fish together again sometime! Tight lines, Capt. Will 954-522-9399
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Nate M 
 
October 29, 2026
 
 
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Absolutely awesome charter boat! Our company chartered Don’t Tell Mom for a recent corporate event. Captain Will is a true legend of a guy… super knowledgeable, finds the fish and, even though it was a bit choppy out, made the experience super comfortable for our guests. You can also tell a lot about a captain by their crew… Mike was tending lines for us that day and did a fantastic job! Not only was he hustling from the second we left the dock to the time we got back… he knew what he was doing, had great banter with myself and our guests and generally made a choppy and rainy day no big deal.  Beyond the fact we found fish wherever we went and there won’t be another boat we charter for the next trip… I can’t say I’ve heard of a more original name for a charter boat! Thank you Capt Will and Mike for a great day! Oh… and get one of the shirts if you charter… worth every penny!

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Nate, thanks so much for the awesome review! We really enjoyed having you and your group aboard for the corporate event. It means a lot to hear that everyone had a great time, especially with the weather throwing us a few challenges that day. I'll be sure to pass along the kind words to Mike. He takes a lot of pride in making sure everyone has a great experience, and I know he'll appreciate the recognition. And I'm glad you like the shirts! We appreciate you choosing Don't Tell Mom and look forward to having you guys back aboard for another trip! Tight lines, Capt. Will 954-522-9399
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Felipe M 
 
October 26, 2026
 
 
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Surprised my brother for his 26th birthday with these guys and let me say, Captain Will and Mike gave us the best fishing trip. My brother and I have been avid fisherman since we were kids and it’s no exaggeration to say that this was easily the most memorable trip we’ve ever had. We’ve got Mahi Mahi fillets for like a month, and I still can’t believe the absolute BEAST of an Amberjack we caught. The boys were fired up the whole time, Will and Mike are certainly pros, hilarious dudes too, 10/10 experience I will be back !

Owner's reply
Felipe, thanks so much for the great review! What a way to celebrate your brother’s 26th birthday! That amberjack was an absolute beast, and it’s always a blast getting into fish like that. I’m glad you guys had such a memorable trip and put some mahi in the freezer too. You, your brother, and your friends were such an awesome crew to fish with, and Mike and I really appreciate the kind words. Looking forward to having you guys back aboard! Tight lines, Capt. Will 954-522-9399
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Kyle J 
 
October 24, 2026
 
 
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Clean, safe and fun charter. Kept us busy reeling. Great personality. Highly recommended.

Owner's reply
Thanks, Kyle! Glad you guys had a great time out there. We really appreciate the kind words and hope to have you back out with us again soon. Thanks for choosing Don’t Tell Mom Sportfishing! Tight lines, Capt. Will 954-522-9399
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Norberto C 
 
October 24, 2026
 
 
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Just went fishing for my best friends birthday. The captain & Mike were excellent in every aspect. They do everything from start to finish with a smile. Highly recommend

Owner's reply
Thanks, Norberto! Glad you guys chose to spend your friend’s birthday out on the water with us. I’ll be sure to pass the kind words along to Mike, too. Appreciate the recommendation, and hope we get to fish with you guys again soon! Tight lines, Capt. Will 954-522-9399
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Ron H 
 
October 22, 2026
 
 
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Great time with the Don’t Tell Mom crew. They worked hard so we didn’t have to and made sure to find us some keepers!

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Ron, I'm so glad you had a great time out there with Mike and me! We will always do our best to put you on the fish, get some keepers in the box, and make it a great experience for everyone on the boat. Thanks again for coming fishing with us; we appreciate the support and hope to see you back on the boat soon! Tight lines, Capt. Will 954-522-9399
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Charles S 
 
October 22, 2026
 
 
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Great day on the water with friendly experienced Capt. Great experience and would recommend “Don’t Tell Mom” to anyone looking to catch some fish and have some fun!

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Thanks so much for the great review, Charles! Glad to hear you had such a fun day on the water with us. Hope to have you back out on the Don't Tell Mom again soon! Tight lines, Capt. Will 954-522-9399
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Jay J 
 
October 21, 2026
 
 
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Incredible time!! Well worth it if you’re looking for an experienced charter out of Ft Lauderdale!

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Thanks for the awesome review, Jay! Mike and I really appreciate you coming out with us. We had a ton of fun fishing with you and hope to have you back aboard Don't Tell Mom for another sportfishing charter again soon! Tight lines, Capt. Will 954-522-9399
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Amanda B 
 
October 21, 2026
 
 
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Even though the ocean got the best of us and we got a little nauseous, I would highly recommend this fishing charter! Captain Will and Mike are super friendly, down to earth and attentive. They both did an outstanding job with the rough waters we had. We had a lot of action with the fish and even caught some Wahoo! We would definitely book again with them!

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Amanda, thank you so much for the wonderful review! I'm glad you had a fun trip and got to experience some exciting fishing, including those Wahoo! Mike and I really appreciate your kind words and are happy we could make your trip enjoyable. Mother Nature keeps every trip an adventure, and we’re thrilled you had some great action out there despite a little nausea. We look forward to welcoming you back aboard for another memorable day on the water. Tight lines, Capt. Will 954-522-9399
  
 
  
 
 
 
  
 
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 Timothy S 
 
October 30, 2026
 
 
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Memories for a lifetime
My son and I flew to Fort Lauderdale for a long weekend to celebrate his 13th birthday. I called ahead and talked to Captain Will and then he called me back several times to make sure the trip was going to be fantastic for me and my son. We were both first timers for deep sea fishing. On the day of the voyage, Captain Will and Mike did everything in their power to make sure my son and I had a great time. You could not have asked for better service. My son and I returned to Michigan and he told me that this was the best birthday present he’d ever received. Thanks Captain Will for a great experience in catching a whole lot of fun fish and memories!!

Owner's reply
Thank you so much for the wonderful review, Tim! It was a pleasure having you and your son aboard, and I'm thrilled to hear we could make his 13th birthday such a special one. That's what it's all about! Mike and I had a great time fishing with you both, and we're glad you went home with some great catches and memories that will last a lifetime. Hope to see you both back out on the water again soon!Tight lines,Capt. Will954-522-9399
  
 
  
 
 
  
  
 
 
 Felipe M 
 
October 26, 2026
 
 
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My brothers legendary birthday
Surprised my brother for his 26th birthday with these guys and let me say, Captain Will and Mike gave us the best fishing trip. My brother and I have been avid fisherman since we were kids and it’s no exaggeration to say that this was easily the most memorable trip we’ve ever had. We’ve got Mahi Mahi fillets for like a month, and I still can’t believe the absolute BEAST of an Amberjack we caught. The boys were fired up the whole time, Will and Mike are certainly pros, hilarious dudes too, 10/10 experience I will be back !

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Thanks so much for the awesome review, Felipe! It was a pleasure having you guys aboard, and what a way to celebrate your brother’s birthday! That amberjack was an absolute beast, and I’m glad you guys got to experience some great fishing and bring home plenty of mahi for the freezer. Mike and I had a blast fishing with you both, and we really appreciate you choosing us for such a special occasion. Looking forward to having you guys back out with us!Tight lines,Capt. Will954-522-9399
  
 
  
 
 
  
  
 
 
 Melissa M 
 
October 19, 2026
 
 
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Honeymoon Hooked! 🎣❤️
We had the BEST time with Don’t Tell Mom Sportfishing!! 🎣 We caught wahoo and mahi-mahi and absolutely killed it out there! Not gonna lie, the seasickness was kicking our asses 😂 but we still had such a good time! The crew was awesome and really knew how to put us on the fish! Even with us struggling a little out there, they made sure we had a great day. Such a fun experience and definitely one we won’t forget! If you’re looking to go fishing, these are your guys!! 🙌🏼

Owner's reply
Thanks so much for the fantastic review, Melissa! We're thrilled that Mike and I could deliver an amazing honeymoon experience with some great catches like multiple wahoo and a mahi-mahi. We really appreciate you toughing it out with us and hope to welcome you back aboard the Don't Tell Mom soon!Tight lines,Capt. Will954-522-9399
  
 
  
 
 
  
  
 
 
 Jeremy W 
 
October 15, 2026
 
 
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Party of 6 had a blast and caught a lot of fish!
Will and Mike were both great hosts. If you are looking for a good time go ahead and make your reservation, you won't regret it!

Owner's reply
Thank you for the great review, Jeremy! We're so glad your group of six had a blast and caught tons of fish. It was a pleasure having you aboard, and I'll be sure to pass along the kind words to Mike as well. Thank you so much for choosing to fish with us; we greatly appreciate the recommendation. Mike and I hope to have you all back out on the water with us again soon!Tight lines,Capt. Will954-522-9399
  
 
  
 
 
  
  
 
 
 Zach T 
 
September 22, 2026
 
 
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Deep sea experience
Fantastic day. Friendly, sociable and plenty of fish. Had a blast and will absolutely use again if we are here in the future!

Owner's reply
Thank you so much for the fantastic review! We’re really glad you had such a great day on the water and enjoyed the experience. It was a pleasure having you aboard, and we truly appreciate you choosing Don’t Tell Mom Sportfishing. We’d love to have you back with us the next time you’re in Fort Lauderdale!Tight lines,Capt. Will954-522-9399
  
 
  
 
 
  
  
 
 
 Amber M 
 
September 16, 2026
 
 
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Amazing Time!
What a great experience thanks to Captain Will and Mike! They worked hard to get us on fish and made sure we had a great time. I will definitely be back!!

Owner's reply
Amber, thank you so much for the great review! It was a pleasure having you and I’m glad you had such a great time out on the water. Mike and I really enjoyed having you aboard and appreciate you fishing with us. We’d love to have you back anytime!Tight lines,Capt. Will954-522-9399
  
 
  
 
 
  
  
 
 
 Jimmy S 
 
September 8, 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
  
 
  
 
 
  
  
 
 
 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!

Owner's reply
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
  
 
  
 
 
  
  
 
 
 Gary W 
 
September 6, 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

Owner's reply
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!

Owner's reply
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
  
 
  
 
 
 
 
   
 
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