Captain Jeff, known locally as “the lunkerdog”, specializes in tarpon, snook, and inshore fishing.

We provide the most elite fishing guide services in South Florida, including Fort Lauderdale and Miami. We specialize in tarpon, snook, jacks, barracuda, and countless other species in our intracoastal waterways. Our fishing charters adapt to seasonal feeding patterns, ensuring the best experience. In the winter months, we target both inshore and offshore species, often catching tarpon and sailfish on the same trip.

Whether you prefer bait fishing, fly fishing, or casting plugs, Lunkerdog Fishing Charters supplies all the gear, tackle, and of course, the bait!

Captain Jeff, a world-renowned expert in tarpon and snook, is one of the most recognized fishing guides in the industry.

Our Fishing Trips

Close-up of the sandy shores of Boca Raton

5-Hour Light Tackle Charter

Lunkerdog provides light tackle fishing charters in South Florida, offering anglers the opportunity to target a variety of species with expert guides, using lighter gear for an exciting and personalized fishing experience in Florida's diverse waters.

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4-Hour Fly Fishing Charter

Expert angler Jeff Maggio, known as "Lunkerdog," offers personalized fly fishing charters in South Florida, providing tailored instruction, advanced techniques, and local insights to help anglers of all skill levels improve their fly fishing abilities in Florida's coastal waters.

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Fort Lauderdale and Miami, Florida are Great for the Whole Family

The unique thing about fishing in South Florida is that you don't have to drag your family to some remote mosquito infested area to catch big game. Stay on the renowned Fort Lauderdale beach where there is something for everyone - including tennis, swimming, sun bathing, spa days, shopping, dining, and more. Ft. Lauderdale is a very happening, yet relaxing metropolitan destination with lots to do for the entire family. Let us help you plan your trip in advance, so there's plenty of fun in the sun for all.


Lunkerdog Provides Professional Fishing Charters Services in the Fort Lauderdale & Miami Area, Including:

  • Boca Raton
  • Hollywood Florida
  • Miami
  • Pompano

Reviews

  • I had a great time fishing with Capt. Jeff,there were numerous schools of large tarpon swirling and jumping on the South Beach and bay area. My sister Stephanie and I caught jack cravelles and other smaller fish. The highlight of my trip was hooking eighty pound tarpon which took about forty minutes to land, this included my birthday tarpon being taken hold of by a large shark as I was fighting him. My tarpon took us on a half mile ride that felt like I was attached to a tractor trailer,which finally ended up in the intercoastal waterway. I recommend Capt. Jeff to anyone who really wants to catch monster tarpon.

  • Thanks for a great time on the water Tarpon fishing this past Monday, May 4th. My wife Jauna and I both enjoyed the trip and will definitely plan another trip with you soon! (Maybe this fall during the months of September or October) I have given your name to a few friends so you may be getting some additional calls from N.C.

  • Lunkerdog is top notch, very knowledgeable and overall, one of the best fishing guides we’ve had the opportunity of fishing with. We boarded Jeff’s boat around 4:30 pm and within 15 minutes, we had Tarpon making our live mullet dance across the top of the water. For the next 5 – 6 hours, we experienced one strike after another and had about 6 good hook-ups, getting 2 to the boat between 30 – 60 lbs. We had so many strikes that we lost count!

  • Jeff’s knowledge of what it takes to catch big Tarpon in South Florida was evident when another boat pulled up to fish where we had been fishing all afternoon, and they couldn’t even get a strike. If you want to catch Tarpon in South Florida with the best fishing guide, we highly recommend Lunkerdog, Capt. Jeff!

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Captain Jeff's Fishing Reports

Fisherman with a significant catch in Hollywood, Florida
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A Great April Inshore fishing Fort Lauderdale

Its been a while since we have had an April produce so many tarpon and ...