Inshore Fishing
FWC’s Inshore Charters deliver serious action in calm, protected waters—perfect for anglers looking to hook into something big without venturing offshore. Fish the winding canals, bridges, and inlet mouths of Fort Lauderdale, where trophy tarpon, snook, and jacks prowl year-round.
Daytime trips offer steady action, but when the sun goes down, the game changes. Nighttime is prime time for inshore giants, with tarpon feeding aggressively around dock lights and bridge shadow lines. These silver kings are known for explosive strikes and high-flying battles, making them one of the most thrilling fish you can catch—especially in skinny water.
Because inshore waters are always within sight of land and shielded from rough seas, these trips are a great option for families, first-timers, or anyone prone to seasickness. Whether you’re after big fish in tight quarters or just looking to stay closer to shore, inshore fishing with FWC is anything but low-key.
All bait and tackle is provided. Non-consumable ice is packed in the holds to keep your catch fresh. Your catch will be cleaned and bagged.
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the boat
FWC’s Contender 33T delivers a perfect balance of speed, comfort, and unmatched fishability. Renowned for its smooth, fast ride—even in choppy seas—this high-performance center console fish-magnet features an expansive, clutter-free deck and dual livewells. It’s thoughtfully designed to help anglers battle trophy fish from every angle, making every trip extraordinary.
the captain
Growing up as a third-generation Floridian, my family gravitated to the water. My father and grandfather—“Poppop”—fished every chance they got, and their stories became my earliest memories. Even in the womb, I’d thrash around anytime my mom got near a bait bucket. From the moment I could hold a rod, my sister and I were on the boat. I’d pull ballyhoo from the chum bag for bait, and more than once a yellowtail nearly snatched the pole from my hands.
As I got older, the ballyhoo gave way to snapper, then mackerel—and the size of my catches grew alongside me. In my early teens I balanced offshore trips with motocross racing, always making time to crush bass in the ponds at the tracks. At 16, I earned my first pay as a deckhand on local drift boats. By 18, I was the full-time mate aboard the busy charter “Billin’ Office” out of Bayside Miami—and I spent four seasons tournament sailing for sailfish, fishing from Stuart to Palm Beach and throughout the northern Bahamas.
At 21, I earned my 100-ton Master’s license and took the helm of the sportfishing charter "Freespool" in North Miami, operating both private charters and commercial trips. I then ran a center-console out of Fort Lauderdale, chartering and commercial swordfishing, and freelanced aboard private sportfishing yachts up and down Florida’s east coast and in the Bahamas. I’ve managed and crewed on vessels ranging from a 63-foot Hatteras to a 25-foot Competition boat, and I still chase swordfish whenever I’m not booked. Over the years I’ve logged 90 consecutive days of double-header charters, chased swordfish through storms from Miami to Fort Pierce, led fleets in sailfish‐release tournaments as a mate, and earned trophies and checks as captain. Fishing isn’t just what I do—it’s who I am.
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