Taco’s Hooked Up Sportfishing has offered Fort Lauderdale fishing charters since 1969, led by Captain Taco, who’s fished Florida waters for more than 30 years. Docked at the Hilton Marina, the business promises a genuinely relaxed, no-frills good time — “We’re not one of those stuffy Fort Lauderdale fishing charters where the mate and captain are stuck on themselves and barely talk to you.” No prior experience is needed; the crew happily teaches guests and family how to work the sport fishing equipment, removing any intimidation factor.
The Hooked Up runs Deep Sea Fishing (targeting Marlin, Sailfish, Tuna, and Wahoo out in the Gulf Stream) and Reef Fishing (Snapper, Grouper, Amberjack, and Triggerfish around artificial and natural reefs), along with dedicated trip types: Deep Dropping & Snapper Fishing, Sail Fishing, Shark Fishing, Trolling, Day & Nighttime Swordfishing, and Mahi Mahi Fishing. Group and corporate event trips are also available, with 4, 6, and 8-hour charters bookable directly online. Peak fishing season runs November through April, though good catches happen year-round. A modest fuel surcharge applies ($50 for 4-hour, $75 for 6-hour, $100 for 8-hour trips).
Beyond fishing, Captain Taco also runs Tiki Taco Cruises, offering private tiki boat tours of the Intracoastal Waterway, New River, and local sandbars for groups wanting a more relaxed, personalized day on the water. Captain Taco, a lifelong South Florida resident, is also happy to recommend hotels, restaurants, and bars in the area, steering guests away from overpriced tourist traps.
For anglers and groups near Fort Lauderdale, Florida looking for a genuinely fun, long-established deep sea or reef fishing charter — or a relaxed tiki boat cruise — Taco’s Hooked Up Sportfishing offers a well-loved, more than 50-year operation with Captain Taco.
