Fish Tale Boats is bringing our lineup to the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show again this year. If you are shopping for a new center console, a family pontoon, or anything in between, this is one of the best chances all year to see our boats in the water and talk with our team face to face.
See Fish Tale Boats at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, October 28 – November 1, 2026
The show runs all along the Fort Lauderdale waterfront, and it draws boat builders, dealers and buyers from all over. Fish Tale Boats will be on site for the run of the show, and we would like to see you there.
Whether you already have a deal in progress with us or you are just starting to look, stopping by in person is worth the trip. You can walk the docks, step aboard the boats you are considering, and ask your questions on the spot.
Show details
- Where: 7 venues across Fort Lauderdale, Fort Lauderdale, FL
- When: October 28 – November 1, 2026. Show hours are posted by the organizer — check the show's website before you go.
- Admission: Admission is set by the organizer — current pricing is on the show's website.
- Parking: Parking and shuttle arrangements are set by the organizer — check their site before you head over.
- Organizer: Informa Markets
Show tickets through Fish Tale Boats
If you are already working with us on a boat, ask your salesperson about show tickets well before the show. Tickets here are requested rather than handed out: we put in the request against active deals and confirm back what we are able to arrange. If we can get you in, we need every guest's full legal name exactly as it appears on their ID, because will call matches tickets to photo ID at the gate.
What makes this show different
Most boat shows give you a single lot or a convention hall. This one spreads out across the waterfront, so you are walking real docks and stepping onto real boats sitting in the water instead of looking at hulls parked on trailers. That in-water setup changes how a show feels: you get a sense of how a boat sits in a slip, not just how it looks from the pavement.
The lineup covers a wide range too, from smaller center consoles and pontoons up through much larger cruising and sportfishing boats, all within the same few days and the same stretch of waterfront. It is a rare chance to compare boats side by side that you would otherwise only see one at a time on separate showroom visits.
Because of that range and the reputation the show has built, it pulls in visitors from well outside Florida, people who plan a trip around it the way they would plan a vacation. If you have never been, it is worth experiencing at least once, even if you are not ready to buy yet.
What we're bringing
Grady-White
Grady-White has awarded Fish Tale Boats its Admiral Award 20+ times. If offshore capability and a dry, comfortable ride matter to you, their lineup is worth your time.
Robalo
Fish Tale Boats is the #1 Robalo Dealer Worldwide — 8-Time Winner, and Robalo's center consoles and bay boats are a mainstay of what we bring to shows like this one. Come aboard and see why so many Southwest Florida anglers choose them.
Chaparral
Chaparral's runabouts and cruisers bring a different kind of boating to the table, built more around family time on the water than a day of fishing. It is worth seeing the fit and finish in person.
Premier Pontoons
Premier Pontoons are built for comfortable, sociable days on the water, and they have become a strong seller for us. Step aboard and see the layout options before deciding what fits your family.
Our display location is posted on the show map — look for the Fish Tale Boats display when you arrive.
The exact models on display are set closer to the show — ask us ahead of time if there is something specific you want to see.
Bring your trade-in details
If you are thinking about trading in your current boat toward something new, bring the details with you. In Florida the value of a trade-in comes off the price of the new boat before sales tax is calculated, so a trade can be worth more to you than the number on its own suggests.
To get a useful number while you are there, bring the hull identification number, current engine hours, whatever service history you have, and a few clear photos of the boat inside and out. The more we can see up front, the faster we can give you a real answer instead of a rough guess.
Tips for the weekend
- Wear comfortable shoes you do not mind getting a little wet — you will be on docks most of the day.
- Check the forecast and dress for South Florida weather; sun and the occasional shower are both possible.
- Bring water and plan breaks. It is easy to underestimate how much walking a show like this takes.
- Decide ahead of time which boats and brands you most want to see, so you are not choosing on the fly.
- If you prefer a quieter visit, plan to go on a weekday rather than a weekend.
- The show spans several venues, so check the organizer's site ahead of time for the shuttle and water-taxi arrangements between them.
See you on the docks
We look forward to seeing familiar faces and meeting new ones at the show. Come find us, climb aboard, and let us answer your questions in person.
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