SOUTH FLORIDA FISHING CHARTERS

MIAMI

Located in the heart of the Miami and Fort Lauderdale metropolis, Double D Charters specializes in offshore fishing in the South Florida area. Double D Charters is a first-class, top-notch charter service. Everything from the boat to the tackle is of the highest quality and meticulously maintained to capitalize on the abundant big game fishing opportunities.

Two and anglers with giant swordfish.
Captain Dean Panos

MEET CAPTAIN DEAN PANOS

USCG licensed

Captain Dean Panos is both the owner and operator of Double D Charters and is dedicated to providing you with a sport fishing experience of a lifetime. He has been fishing the South Florida waters for over 30 years, many as a pro fishing guide, and is a proven tournament winner.

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Capt. Dean Panos Named Top Release Captain for Atlantic Sailfish by the Billfish Foundation

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TARGET SPECIES & TACTICS

pelagics

Heading offshore from North Miami, Double D Charters offers a wide range of trips to cater to each angler’s desires. Saltwater fishing for sailfish, swordfish, dolphin, tuna, kingfish, tarpon and wahoo are just a few of the possible species available for the fishing trip of a lifetime. Our specialties include kite fishing, live bait fishing, daytime and evening swordfish charters, and tarpon fishing. We are happy to customize your trip with special hours or combinations.

Captain Dean Panos deploying a fishing kite

LATEST FISHING REPORTS

The Bite

Captain Dean Panos also posts regular fishing reports from his daily charter trips. If you want to get a feel for our fishing trips, want to find out about current fishing conditions in Miami and South Florida or just want to read about fishing then you should find them helpful and interesting!

Angler and captain Dean Panos with another monster swordfish.
Dean Panos

Summer Is Here

Summer in South Florida can be hot, but being offshore is a lot cooler than being on land. In the ocean you get some breeze and are not locked into the humidity that is being felt inland. Mahi fishing goes hand in hand with summer in Florida. This is the

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A sailfish about to be released.
Dean Panos

Spring Fishing

Spring fishing is in full swing. We have had a great spring sailfish run. The sailfishing in mid-March to end of May is now better than the sailfishing in January through mid-March. We have had quite a few days with double digit sailfish releases and have been average 3 7

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Sailfish release
Dean Panos

Need A Little Luck Sometimes

The past couple of trips have been amazing but also disappointing. A week or so ago while kite fishing, we had two big yellowfin tunas explode on the kite baits. The first one missed the short bait, but the second one got hooked on the middle bait. The big yellowfin

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Charter Info

For more details about fishing charter trips on board the Double D, see our charter information page which explains what you’ll need to bring with you, what we will provide, the types of trips available, information on tackle, deposits and our cancellation policy.

Double D's SeaVee

Our Boat

Our charter boat is a 2019, 37′ SeaVee. Our boat is built for speed and it’s size will ensure your comfort and safety while on the water. The boat is equipped with top-of-the-line tournament fishing features and all the modern necessities for you and your family.

Two young anglers with a beautiful mahi-mahi

Photo Gallery

Want to see what a fishing trip with us looks like? Check out our photo gallery. The images provide a good representation of you can expect on any given day on the water. If you are looking specifically for a swordfish charter trip, you’ll also find an album dedicated to swordfish.