Cool Runnings Sport Fishing

Fishing charter in Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Cool Runnings Sport Fishing is a fishing charter in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Their website lists offshore, inshore and flats trips, with half day and full day options. The boat is 32 feet.

  • Contact checked on fishcoolrunnings.com · Sep 2026
  • Federal charter permits · NOAA record, checked Sep 2026

Trips they run

  • OffshoreUsually farther from shore than bay trips
  • InshoreBay and back-water fishing
  • FlatsShallow-water fishing
  • Bottom fishingFishing on the bottom over reefs and wrecks
  • TrollingBaits pulled behind a moving boat
  • Family friendlyTheir website mentions kids or families
  • Half dayShorter trip. Ask the captain how long
  • Full dayLonger trip. Ask the captain how long

The boat

32 ftBoat length

Federal charter permits

NOAA Fisheries lists the vessel Cool Runnings, hailing from Fort Lauderdale, with these current permits:

  • Atlantic Dolphin Wahoo Charter/HeadboatValid through March 2027
  • South Atlantic Coastal Migratory Pelagic CharterValid through March 2027
  • South Atlantic Snapper-Grouper Charter/HeadboatValid through March 2027

Because this boat holds the South Atlantic snapper-grouper charter permit, federal closures apply aboard in state waters too, such as the April closure for amberjack.

From NOAA Fisheries Southeast permit records, checked Sep 2026, matched to this charter by the vessel's name. Permit names are NOAA's own.

What they fish for

Taken from what the charter lists on its own website, so it may not be every fish they catch. Ask the captain about anything you're hoping to target. Tap a fish for its Florida season and limits.

Good to ask when you call

  • What will we likely catch in the month I'm going?
  • How long is the trip, and what time do we leave?
  • Is bait, tackle and a fishing license included?
  • Can we keep and clean our catch?
  • What's the cancellation policy if the weather turns?

Contact details and the trip, boat and fish listed here were checked against fishcoolrunnings.com in Sep 2026. Details can change, so confirm with the captain before booking. Is this your charter? Confirm or correct it.